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BY DARRELL CLEM record for her as she faces a hearing from the Westland-based program, conviction, and she has been charged as a STAFF WRITER today on charges of uttering and publish housed at the Dorsey Community Center second-degree habitual offender. ing the check and embezzling $1,000 or in the city's Norwayne neighborhood. Terry Carroll, interim Westland hous A woman who oversaw a family assis • more. She is free on a $5,000 personal She is accused of forging a woman's ing and community development direc- tance program for the city of Westland bond. name on a check and keeping some of the tor? said the city has since investigated has been charged with embezzling money Cramier-Oncza was employed by an money. The charges surfaced after the every check that Cramier-Oncza handled intended for a client. outside agency to oversee the federal client came forward with allegations that and has talked with her former clients. Tonya Cramier-Oncza, 39, faces a hear Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which she had been defrauded by Cramier- "We are certain that this is the only ing today in Westland District Court fol provides assistance for cars, schooling Oncza, according to Westland police Sgt. time that there was an inconsistency," he lowing allegations she cashed a check and and necessities to help clients become Michael Harhold. said. kept some of the money, authorities said. independent. City officials have since learned that the Cramier-Gncza A not-guilty plea has been placed on Cramier-Oncza has been terminated defendant also had a prior fraud-related dciem@fiometown!ife.com I (734) 953-2110
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As Sara Clevenger, Jordan Berry and Ashley Omey see it, widespread publicity about a second gymnasium at STAFF WRITER elevated levels of lead in Wayne Memorial High School Central City Park. . :: , means someplace other than a Westland's summer festival Wild ordered the 100-acre' hallway to work on their rou- will likely remain in the city's park fenced off in early civir '.-ri'l'T '..'<*> Up! t\i S-.hii yt-dV .'Ktn>ar; until the DKQ can "We have a place to prac i-ven if Central City Park is conduct more thorough test tice/' said an excited Berry, still fenced off due to contam ing for lead and other con who joined her fellow mem ination, officials decided taminants, including possible bers of the varsity cheer squad Tuesday. 55-gallon drums. in performing during the ded "I think we can make it Festival Chairman Kenneth ication of the Alumni Arena work," Mayor William Wild Mehl said Monday that, due addition Tuesday afternoon. said Monday evening, during to uncertainty about where "Now we have a place to do talks with festival organizers the festival would occur, our cheers, before we had to and Westland City Council organizers are far behind in think about our spacing," members. booking vendors and enter added Clevenger. Most festival activities tainers. Sitting on a bench in one of occur near Westland City "All these things are a prob two new locker rooms, the Hall and the Bailey lem," he said. "It's trouble three teens checked out the Recreation Center, although some" new digs, admiring the lock the crowd often spills into the Mehl and some other festi ers — "They're humongous," park. This year, officials val leaders also implored Omey said — and the new fit decided to keep people off the elected leaders to actively ness room. partially contaminated site. promote the festival, saying Students like Clevenger, City officials plan to ask city officials in past years Berry and Omey, played a Wayne County officials and seemed more intent on pro major role in the dedication, IUM HAWLEV STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the Michigan Department of moting another event, the from the presentation of the Wayne Memorial Principal John Afbrecht (from left) Wayne-Westland school board President Fred Weaver, Environmental Quality for American Cancer Society's colors by the school's JROTC Superintendent Greg Baracy and Wayne Mayor A! Haidotis had the honors of cutting the ribbon to officially open permission to use feneed-off Relay for Life. color guard to the singing of the new addition to Wayne Memorial High School's Alumni Arena Tuesday afternoon. park land for the popular "Why isn't there an effort the national anthem by the fireworks show, although the put into the festival like there Vocal Dimensions and the future." ry with her teammates as the later. "But we start practicing crowd would be kept outside is Relay for Life?" Mehl playing of the fight song by "I have spent eight, nine, 10 girls volleyball became the in there this week." the fence. asked. the marching band. hours a day here, this has first school team to use the The man of the hour, how The only other access to the Elected leaders responded There was even a student become my second home, part court. They presented a. brief ever, was Supt. Greg Baracy park may be an east-end that they support the festival representative, Olivia - of my extended family," she demonstration as part of the who was lauded for his parking area, where festival by hosting it on city property LaFortune, who told school said. "On behalf of the stu dedication. "vision" by school board vendors could park their and by approving such events officials and guests that dents, I want to thank the "We won't play there President Frederick Weaver. vehicles. as the fireworks show. attending Wayne Memorial school board and the commu because there's not enough , "This just didn't happen, it Some festival organizers Early in Monday's talks, has "given me the opportuni nity for their vision." bleachers and they come to indicated they have the jitters ties to secure a positive LaFortune also made histo close to the court," she said PLEASE SEE GYM, A4 about the 37th festival, due to PLEASE SEE FESTIVAL, A4
BY DARRELl CLEM STAFF WRITER needed for a road. He said that portion the group's treasurer, Dennis Sparks, said would be offset by creating a small wetland of developers. A showdown is looming this month elsewhere on the site. Council President Charles Pickering has between developers and residents fiercely But a citizens group's lawyer, Michael scheduled a study session for 6 p.m. at odds over a proposed subdivision on Grant, had earlier filed a still-pending peti Monday, Feb. 12, at City Hall to resume Westland's southwest side. tion with the state allegingthatenvjron- talks about the Maida Woods project. He Royal Oak-based developers Kentmoor mental officials didn't properly assess the said opponents and developers will have LLC this week submitted to city officials a wetlands area. The group - called the ample opportunity to address elected offi site plan for 35 single-lot homes - scaled Westland Homeowners Committee for cials. back from 41 - on the south side of Palmer Environmental Conservation and Smart Officials could decide the issue as early between John Hix and Hannan. Growth - is demanding a new study before as Tuesday, Feb. 20, during a council busi D.W. Krane, one of the developers, said the Westland City Council votes on the ness meeting. the revision protects 2.5 acres of state-reg project. The controversial Masda Woods project would be built in the left area shown in ulated wetlands except for "a sliver" of land "They're trying to ramrod this through," PLEASE SEE MAIDA WOODS, A3 this picture. Critics say it would disrupt the natural land and displace wildlife.
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STAFF WRITER on hold to pursue a career in entertaining singer who would Marshall Middle School were: Landry, Sabrina Lawrence, Rebecca music. Mr. Coe was discovered do fund-raisers all the time for Joshua Abraham, Kristen Acosta, Lawrukovich, Steven Leblanc JjF, Caftlln Jamie Coe, born George by "Mac the Knife" signer groups like the Livonia Victoria Adcock, Bisi Ajetunmobi, Lenard, Ashley LeSarge,||elar}ie Colovas, was known nationally Bobby Darin, who convinced Symphony Orchestra. Aaron Alholinna, Bradley Alholinna, Libres, Amberlyn Lilygi^ipefin as the leader of Jamie Coe and him to change his name. "He was very likable" Jamie (George Colovas) Coe and Rachael Alholinna, Alexandria Alien, Lombard, Maveric^li^usKi..^ the Gigolos, but was known Over the years, he recorded Kirksey said. "I was saddened then-Grand Prix racer Robbie Buhl at Malcolm Alien, Daniel Ammons, Cierra Jacob Lower, Kyle LWr, Jeffrey locally as a businessman who several songs including what to hear of his death." the "Racing for Kids" benefit for Anderson, Heather Anthony, Shyenne Luke, Ramil Manibog, Ray Majibog, was constantly active in chari would become his best-known, City Council President Jim Children's Hospital. Coe earned Anthony, Earl Archer, Ryan Arnold, Alyssa Maniey, Ashley Maples, table pursuits. "The Fool." He would go on to McCann used to provide secu national attention by performing on Nida Ashraf, Julianne Ayers, Yvette Matthew Markey Alicia Marnon, John Mr. Coe died Saturday, Jan. appear on American rity for Coe's bars. American Bandstand, but was Ayers, Sean'Bailey, Arnisa Bane, Marnon, Anthony Mastropietro, 27,2007, while driving home Bandstand. "He was active in community perhaps better known locally for his Katelyn Barker, Sh'Kera Barnes. Lorenzo Matthews, Leila May, Alexis from his Garden City night Mr. Coe was also the owner charities for years," he said. numerous charitable activities. Sarah Barnett, Jessica Barton, ' McCarver, Khadijah McCloud, Robert. club. He was 71- of several bars around the "He was always raising money." Amanda Baxter, Joshua Beguhn, Kyle McCioud, Kody McCoilum, Angelic A Dearborn native, he western Wayne area including He said one of the last chari wife, Sue,.soris, Derek and Beguhn, Sonsia Belfiore, Ewere McCullers, Erin McCurtis, Megan attended Fordson High School Jamie's in Garden City, the for table things Mr. Coe did was a Jared, daughters Trixie and Bernard, Nkemdiiem Bemard.Chelsea McDougall, Jacob McFalls, Troy and was an All-State member mer Jamie's on Seven and stunt for a leukemia charity. In Shannon, and grandchildren Bess, Alexandria Bielec, Rebecca Bizek, McGuigan. of the basketball team in 1953 Jamie's Jammers II, both in exchange for $2,500 for the Derek and Mesa. Gianna Blannon, Angela Blay, Fation Diamond Mcintosh, Samantha when the school won the state Livonia. charity, he shaved his trade A private funeral service has Bleta, Ryan Boes, Kimberiy Bolden, Mclntosh-Cozart, Paige McKellar, Aaron championship. Former Livonia Mayor Jack mark long hair and mutton already taken place, with a Bonjiovonna Bonner, Patrick Borda, McLain, Katelyn McNally, Steven He also attended Wayne Kirksey said he often went to chops down to nothing. public memorial service to be Chase Bovia, DiVarche Bozeman, McNulty, Kiera Means, Marcus Mecks, State University for a short Coe's establishments in the Mr. Coe is survived by his announced soon. William Brant, William Brokenshire. Jeffrey Medel, Sarah Mellas, Marissa Joshua Brooks, Stephany Brown, Miller, Steven Mirabitur, Jackqueline Azha Bufkin, Mara Buie, Justin • Mitchell, Alyssa Moore, Michael Bumgardner, Taylor Bumgardner, Morgan, Jajuan Morton, Jeffrey Jacob Burcicki, Martin Burd, Dontez Morton, Kayley Mroz-Weil, Marizza Ex-addicts, experts speak at Save Our Youth talk Burgess, Cali Burks, Markese Burton, Muhammad, Christopher Murdoch Jr. Cierra Busby, Rayna Butler, Michael Bridgette Murphy, Jenna Nabozny, . BY REBECCA JONES school honor roll student. Dennis Hinze from Stevenson "The heroin that has infiltrated Cach, Ashley Cadaret, Jessica Alexander Nagy, Lance Newton, Ryan STAFF WRITER Menestrina is a recovering will discuss substance abuse our area is considerably different Campbell, Ernestine Carlos, Dakota Nikula, Ashley Nowicki, Chelsea alcoholic and drug addict. For problems in the district, how than 10 years ago," said Hinze, Carr, Bradley Ceimer, Aaron Chave, Nowicki, Rachel O'Neal, Sarah Oboza, A panel of experts including the past 15 years, he has been Livonia schools have been han who has 16 years experience Amber Chave, Angela Chiado. Eberechi Ogbuaku, Vivien Okechukwu, young adults at different levels of involved in the care of over dling those issues and plans for working in his capacity at the Anthony Ciaxon, Davis Clenney, Mathew Okunawo, Jordan Pappas, recovery will deliver a strong 20,000 chemically dependent the future. high schools. Desiree Cienney, Robert Codd, Aida Robert Parker, Ashley Patton, Jessica message about drugs in the com patients and their families. He "One of the things we see that He said the school will encour Coka, Britni Coleman, Taylor Collins, Payne, Drew Pennington, Emily munity at a town hall meeting also serves as medical director for is of concern... is the abuse of age students to attend the meet Holiey Compton, Matilda Corbaxhi, Perkins, Kendall Perkins, Shelby next month. the Southeast Michigan prescription medicine," Hinze ing. "It really is important to look Brittany Covault, Brittany Cox, Dennis Perusse, Jessica Pesenecker. Some qualify as experts Community Alliance. said "Unfortunately kids are get at it as a community issue" Hinze Cox, Cody Crane, Daniel Croft, Sarah Ravyn Pete, Philip Peters, Kelly • because they lived through addic He will lead a panel at the Feb. ting their hands on prescription said. 'It's going to take all of us Cunningham, Brittney Dandridge, Petersen, Jared Peterson, Jessica tion and recovery. Others are 8 town hall meeting, organized pain killers and selling them or working together." James Daniel, Alexander Darga, Megan Peterson, Randy Phagoo, Brandi treatment professionals. by the Save Our Youth Task giving them to friends. Some of Diane Montes, whose son Daugherty, Brian Davis, Jordyn Davis, Pinard, Brandon Polak, Paul Porter, Moderator Mark Menestrina Force. the stimulant drugs are also Brian died this summer from a Tahj Davis. Justin Powers, Natalie Gassis, Anna can be counted on both hands. Panelists include Oakland being sold or given away" fatal mix of heroin and Fentanyl, Andree Dawkins, Brionna Delaforce, Ouillen, Barry Rafferty, Robert Menestrina is director of the County mother Ellie Noble and Heroin today is much more will address the audience as well. Amanda Derosia, Samantha Derosia, Rafferty, Hailey Randall, Tamika Detox Center at Brighton her son Doug, who has been in potent than it was 10 years ago, She was instrumental in organiz Brandon Detherage, Sara Diaz, Tayon Rashad, Alec Raymond, Ann Reaume, Hospital and a former patient recovery for five years; a Livonia Menestrina said. Before, users ing the task force. Dickson, Asha Dixon, Chelsea Dixon, Zachery Reaume, Megan Redmond, mere, as he discusses openly. woman named Danielle, also in would have to inject the drug The meeting runs 7-9 p.m. Dakota Douthat, Robert Drake, Sabrina Reed, Kellie Rehburg, "It's an equal opportunity dis recovery; treatment professionals intravenously, which served as Thursday, Feb. 8, at Livonia City Jennifer Drum, Vanessa Dubeau, Dajaniere Rice. ease," he said. and the student assistance coor some resistance. Now, users can Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive. Alexandra Dudley, Kody Duhl, Summer Darrion Richardson, Andrew Addiction can happen to the dinator from Stevenson High get high through snorting, which Dunn, Lori Dynes, Eric Eldridge, Roberts, Brandi Rock, Taylor Rock, first lady, a doctor or ahigh School. some findmor e acceptable. [email protected] | (734)953-2054 Katelynn Elliott, Daishanae Elllott- Shawn Roegner, Emily Rogers, Isaac Hughey, Halee Endicott, Sarah Fanny. Rogers-Lewis, Francis Rosales, Brian Fawley, Meagan Ferguson, Corneliu Rus, Anthony Rushlow, Jessica Fielhauer, Raeven Finch, Tyler Christopher Sabai, Shannon Salisbury, Schools of Choice signups start for Wayne-Westland residents Findley, Eileena Flannery, Andrew Shawn Salisbury, Keena Salyer, Ffoied, Tatianna Flowers, Stephanie Thomas Sample, Amber Santo- Parents interested in changing or legal guardian. will be accepted in the Pupil year. Current Schools of Choice Foley, Cassie Fournier, Emily Fox,' Gawrecki, Danielle Saunders, Olivia their child's school can now sign School district residents who Accounting Office between students must reapply to remain Dominique Fuller, Travis Gabany, Alec Scalf, Austin Schacht, Joseph . up for the Wayne-Westiand would like their child to attend March 12 and April 20. eligible for the program. Gagern, Jiliian Gaines, Antoinette Schaecher, Kaileigh Schippa. Community Schools' Schools of an elementary or middle school No new Schools of Choice After the deadlines, Schools of Galindo, Lauren Gallant, Jael Gardiner, Jonathon Schlacht, Kyier Schmidt, Choice program for the 2007- other than their school of resi applications will be accepted for Choice applications will be Sean Gerth, Taylor Gibson, Kayla Alishoney Scott, Aubrie Scott, Kas 2008 school year. dency must submit a 2007-2008 high school students. accepted until Sept. 7 at the ele Gillies, Kyle Gillies, Brandon Girard. Searis, Britney Sergeichik, Heather The program is open to stu Schools of Choice application Applications during the sub mentary or middle school the Liridon Gjocaj, Violeta Gjocaj, Sergeichik, Austin Sharp, Travis Sharp, dents in kindergarten through available in every Wayne mission period will permit select parent or guardian would like the Desirae Gladden, Chelsea Gnida, Derek Devin Shaw, Brittney Sheahan, Amber the eighth grade. Westland school. ed students to begin the 2007- child to attend. Those names also Gornall, Shaun Gornail, Tyler Gower, Snellen barger, Hannah Shepard, Kala The Schools of Choice pro Schools of Choice applications 2008 school year in their school will be added to the 2007-2008 Tiana Grafton, Marquise Graves, Sherman, Laura Simons, Megan Singh, 1 gram offers parents the opportu for middle school students will be of choice, if space is available,. school year waiting lists on a Jonathan Guertin, Paul Gutu, Jeremy Kaitiyn Skowronski, Doneeshea Smith, nity to move their child from one accepted in the Pupil Accounting If more students apply for a first-come, first-servedbasis . • Gysel, Candace Haggerty, Steven Hall, Hailey Smith, Katelin Smith, Kirsten school to another within the Office at the Board of Education, grade or building than there are Building principals will use the Ariel Hamby, Jon Handzlik, Amanda Smith. boundaries of the school district 36745 Marquette, west of Wayne openings, a random selection waiting lists to notify qualified Harden, Savannah Harris, Shakim Ashley Solberg, Briana Soto, Joseph provided there is room available Road, in Westland, through process will be used to select stu students of an opening. They will Harris, Teresa Hartwig, Brianna Stanley, Lindsay Stapleton, Marissa in the school. Transportation to March 2. dents. The names of students not be allowed to place Schools of Harwood, Colton Head, Leigh-Ann Stawkey, Juliana Stewart, Bret and from the school of choice Schools of Choice applications selected will be placed on a wait Choice students only through Hensley. Stoddard, Colton Strong, Anthony. must be provided by die parents for elementary school students ing list forth e 2007-2008 school Sept. 21. Jacquelyn Hewitt, Adam Hicks, Sumpter, Holly Sutherland, Domonique Thomas Hildebrandt, Jontae Hill, , Sweeting, Harinder Syan, Shyann Ronald Hill li, Arielle Hines, Khal! Szmansky, Kayla Tadajewski, Nikunj Holyfield, Melissa Hoppe, Alaysha Talati, Christopher Taylor, Kiara CORRECTIONS Home, Bradley Houghton, Amber Thomas, Lorie Thompson, Anthony • Howard, Kellee Hubbard, Joseph Tinsley, Megan Trantham, Rachel . A story in the Jan. 28 edition years/one month to 30 years in Detroit in July 2003. in a story that appeared in the Hubble, Nicole Hubbie, Jeffrey Huber, Trombley. of the Westland Observer prison for his role in the beat Jan. 25 edition of the Westland Tiaunna Huddleston, Maleik Hull, Tyler Trombley, Marinela Tupa, Luke should have stated that Murray ing death of Westiand resident Cindy Scofield should have Observer, The Rev. Terrance Chelsea Hunt, Kyle Hunter, Cassandra Urcheck, David Vader, Austin Warren received seven Ronald Wayne McClain in been identified as a Wayne- McClain is the current board Huren, Ahsan Hussain, Andrei lacob. Valentine, Keven Wacker, Kyle Wagner, Westland school board trustee vice president. 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*>: AROUND WESTLAND Swearing in ¢734) 674-7327 or by sending Council will hold a Valentine Group questions Whitehead's residency name, address and telephone Dinner and Silent Auction on The public is invited to a number and a check payable to Friday, Feb. 9, at the William D. BY DAVE VARGA thing will be ln response to the swearing in ceremony for new the Garden Qty Democratic Club Ford Career Technical Center, STAFF WRITER done," he said, Westland 18th District Judge and Westland Democratic Club 36455 Marquette, Westland. > i On Tuesday, challenge, Livonia City Clerk Sandra Cicirelli at 6 p.m. 1021W. Rose, Garden City, MI Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Members of the Citizens for Whitehead said Thursday, Feb. 15, at the cily of 481835. The deadline for order with the sit-down dinner served Livonia's Future are challenging ^ _.- he does spend Val Vandersloot said her Westland's senior citizen ing tickets is Feb. 12. at 7 p.m. Livonia Public Schools Board of ^ **• mk time with a office sent a certified letter Friendship Center, 1119 N. The dinner will be prepared by Education Trustee Kevin H » ^H female friend in Newburgh. A reception also is Churches meet Chef Tony Paquette, head of the Whitehead's residency in the m mM Wl another com- to Whitehead's house. It scheduled. Judges are encour Churches United Against center's culinary arts program district. Whitehead munity, along aged to bring robes. Hunger will meet at noon and include a homemade choco During a tense school board with traveling a gives him 30 days to prove; Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the late mousse. There also will be a meeting Monday, group mem lot out of state for work. that he is still a qualified Bingo Lighthouse Home Mission on silent auction featuring a variety bers said Whitehead no longer However, he called the Arden The Ladies Auxiliary of Harris Plamer west of Venoy. of Zebra collectibles. lives at his house on Arden Street house his "primary resi voter, which requires Kehrer VFW Post 3323 will hold CUAH is a coalition of 20 Because seating is limited, only Street and that they had seen a dence" a marathon bingo noon-5 p.m. Westland churches whose aim is 125 tickets will be sold. They're moving van there in the fall. An "I'm looking into it. As far as I showing a utility bill at the Saturday, Feb. 3, at the post, 1055 to provided forth e needy in the priced at $40 per person or $75 official electoral challenge has knew, I'm still legally a resident address. •£•' N. Wayne Road, Westland. Westland corrimunity. For more per couple. Tickets as well as been filed with the Livonia City at the house. I still get bills Money raised will go towards the information, call (734) 326-3885. information about sponsorships Clerk's office. there. I still stay there... it's my ing May 8 election, where two . s post's general fund projects for are available by calling Wayne They quoted a Michigan elec house. I still plan on being a trustee seats are already on the . , veterans. Vegas Night High Principal John Albrecht at tion law that defines residence part of this community." ballot. That 90-day deadline A second marathon bingo will St Theodore Parish will hold a (734)419-2200. as a place where "a person In response to" the challenge, would be early next week, offi-: , be held noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Vegas Night 6 p.m. to midnight habitually sleeps, keeps his or Livonia City Clerk Val rials said. The filing deadline March 10, to support the Youth Friday, Feb. 2, and Saturday, Feb. her personal effects and has a Vandersloot said her office sent for the school board election is Activities Adopt A Troop project 3, at the church, 8200 N. Wayne The William P. Faust Public regular place of lodging." a certified letter to Whitehead's Feb. 13. for overseas veterans. Road, Westland. library of Westland will honor CFLF president Roger house. It gives him 30 days to Wolkan noted that if trustees There will be 50/50 drawings Black History Month with a pres Spence outlined the situation prove that he is still a qualified allowed time to transpire past Presidents Day Dinner every hour and games like Black entation by versatile storyteller and his attempts to notify voter, which requires showing a the 90-day limit, trustees could - The Garden Qty and Westland Jack, Let It Ride, Easy Craps, Rosie Chapman. In the oral sto Whitehead of the challenge this utility bill at the address. A appoint a replacement — mean-*, Democratic Clubs will present a roulette, money wheel and Texas rytelling tradition, Miz Rosie will weekend, in advance of the pub challenged elector would also ing it'd be a year until the public Presidents Day Dinner Monday, Hold'em. The maximum win will recreate the courage of Harriet lic board meeting. be required to take an oath could elect that board member. Feb. 19, at the Harris Kehrer be $500 per person. Food, Beer, Tubman as she helped people to Eventually, Board President before the clerk. He referred to what he called VFW Post 3323,1055 S. Wayne wine and soft drinks will be avail freedom on the Underground Lynda Scheel told him he'd Neighbors of the Arden the board's "track record of Road, Westland. able. Admission is $2. For more Railroad. gone beyond his allotted three Street house, where there's a deceit and evasiveness." Dinner will be at 6 p.m., fol information, call (734) 425-4421, The special family event will be minutes and asked him to sit for-sale sign, said Whitehead Scheel said later that the lowed by a Historical voicemail 10. 1 p.ra Saturday, Feb. 3. Free tick down. Spence challenged that does go there, but he doesn't board would follow the law, if Presentation by America's First ets now are available at the and after a few moments, she live there. there is a resignation. She also Ladies. Tickets cost $10 each and Z-PAC dinner Children's desk. For information, asked for the district's security Whitehead said he will make noted that fellow board mem are available by calling Carol The Wayne Memorial High call the library at (734) -326- administrator to remove him. a decision about his future this bers don't have the authority to Larkin at (734) 837-8724 or School Zebra Parents Advisory 6123. He then left the microphone. week. Personally, his focus is his ask another member to step Next up, Brad Wolkan, a two daughters. As a board down. In addition, Scheel said a CFLF board member, contin member, he said, his aim has board member "can be a resi ued, telling Whitehead: "If you always been "student learning dent and still decide to resign." wetlands assessment be the state of Michigan's require are no longer qualified to sit on and continuous improvement" Trustee Cynthia Markarian declared invalid - a move that ments for the development of this board, you need to do the and he doesn't want this situa said she was appalled at the tion to "deflect from that." FROM PAGE A1 could stall or block the project. this property" honorable thing and the right CFLF questions and the fact His petition contends that Developers will need a state thing and resign tonight, effec "I want to do the right thing that board members didn't haye Project critics have said the earlier study "fails to identi wetlands permit along with city tive immediately." for the board," Whitehead said. a chance to discuss the issue. Maida Woods could destroy a fy the extent of regulated wet approval before the project Later during the meeting, Several CFLF members told "As in typical CFLF form, they refuge for wildlife, encroach on lands" on the property and that could proceed. Critics said the Whitehead responded by saying the board that the timing is brought these (questions) to the a wetlands area, adversely the project would leave the process should stop until the he would talk to fellow board important — if a vacancy occurs podium and made it seem like affect the Rouge River and neg wetlands area "polluted, state reviews its wetlands members and the district attor more than 90 days before the there's a conspiracy going on atively impact their properties. impaired or destroyed as a assessment. ney and review the information election, the seat could go here. I seriously do not approve They say they're not against result of unregulated dredging, "This is a waste of city presented. "In the end, the right before the voters in the upcom- of it and I've had enough." development, but believe it filling and other activities ..." resources and taxpayer money," should be done properly. Krane, however, said devel said Leona Duffy, senior vice Grant, their attorney, has opers accept the earlier wet-* president for the citizens group. filed a four-page petition with lands assessment, and they Project critic Jim Rubasky the Office of Administrative want a state administrative agreed, saying "there's no final Hearings for the Michigan judge to reject Grant's petition. DEQ, documents." Department of Environmental "We are following all of You're Invited to Quality. Westland's ordinances," Krane [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 He has asked that the earlier said. "We are following all of Black History Month Fphruarv, 2007 (rleMe Black History Month With Us ' r /fiw^, Infotmatioe \i tivttic* tai the hull Month ottchutary. 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BY DARRELL CLEM played on fields in Voss, across the slate. STAFF WRITER Rotary and Jaycee parks — After the situation became and on diamonds at Marshall public last November, some Batter up. Middle School. parents lashed out at officials Despite the closing of "We do have fields we can for potentially placing chil Central City Park and its ball use — they're just not as dren at risk by allowing them diamonds due to contamina good as the ones at Central to play on contaminated tion, youth baseball and soft- City Park," Profitt said. baseball fields. ball still will be played this Other than the alternate Children who have since summer in Westland. sites mentioned, WYAA lead been tested for exposure to Officials representing the ers held out hope that city lead have been shown to Westland Youth Athletic and county officials also will have levels that health offi Association moved Monday find additional places where cials don't consider harmful. to quell rumors to the con children can play. Still, some parents have trary. On occasion, WYAA said they should have been "We want to get the word youngsters have used ball allowed to make their own out that baseball is alive and diamonds in Hines Park, but decisions about whether PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER well in Westland/' said Keith DeMolay said those fields their children should play in Seniors Ashley Parker (from left), Jasmen Sheffield-Sadler and Ebony Riley get into the spirit of the Wayne DeMolay, WYAA operations often can't be used due to the park. Profitt, meanwhile, Memorial Zebra fight song. vice president. flooding. said WYAA games will con Youngsters won't be play In all, 400-500 children tinue elsewhere this year. He ing on Central City Park's ages 5 to 18 typically partici said the athletic group has two ball diamonds, where pate in 15 WYAA leagues — survived since 1958, soil testing has shown elevat two of which were based at although its name changed ed levels of lead. Central City Park. after Westland was carved However, DeMolay and WYAA has hosted state out of the old Nankin Junior WYAA President Jack Profitt tournaments as recently as Township in 1966. Chelsea said Monday that baseball last .summer in the park, Johnson and softball will likely be drawing youngsters from [email protected] j (734) 953-2110 works out on one of the new elliptical crosstrainers tion officials, the county and Councilman James Godbout during the DEQ/had known about whp clearly spelled out the general FROM PAGE A1 the contamination for years compromise of keeping the physical but didn't publicly reveal it. festival in its usual location The Wayne Memorial High School Marching Band entertained education some officials acknowledged Wayne County has since and talking with county and guests in the corridor linking the new and old portions of the class. that other festival sites had tested 132 people for possible DEQ. officials about possibly Alumni Arena in advance of the dedication ceremony. been pondered, such as the exposure to lead. using the park for the fire city's golf course near Other than an initial false works show. Merriman and Cherry Hill or scare for one child, no one Councilwoman Cheryl the old Clyde Smith & Sons showed levels considered Graunstadt agreed that if the "To our students, this is can accommodate 40 stu property near Newburgh and dangerous. plan appears workable, "I GYM second to none, the envy of dents on a variety of Joy. On Monday, resident Bud think it's the best place for it." FROM PAGE AT your peers and the symbol of stairsteppers, upright and Ultimately, some leaders Somerville, who used to be an Despite possible alternate Wayne Pride." recumbent bicycles, elliptical indicated that moving the umpire for games on the con sites, council President took the vision of a man who "It's come a long way from crosstrainers and weight lift festival could send the wrong taminated baseball dia Charles Pickering said, "I has a heart for this commu my Wayne High days," said ing equipment. message on a contamination monds, offered to sleep in the don't know how you can nity," Weaver said. "Thank alumnus William Snodgrass "I've already had students issue that some officials and park for six months if offi logistically go anywhere else." you, Dr. Baracy, for your , who was at the ceremony ask if they be can use the residents already view as cials find a way to keep him Festival organizers have drive and dedication to get with his wife, Mary Ann,, a equipment in the evening," overblown by the media. warm during cold months. proposed having the event us to this place." graduate of Wayne Memorial said Baracy following the The controversy erupted in "There's nothing wrong out June 28 through July 4. Baracy, however, credited High School. "We had a very ceremony. "They want to use November after it became there — it's a joke," he said. the community for its sup small facility, it was about, it, that's the first step." known that city administra Meanwhile, it was [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 port of the district's sinking half this size." Clevenger is one who fund millage four years ago Sharon Scott, another agrees. and for its commitment to Wayne Memorial gract and a "When you're try to lose a education. former school board mem- ..: fe\v pounds, it's great to "This compliments our ber, used the word beautiful have" she said. Three Generations of Making Homeowners' core rigorous curriculum in describing her reaction to The school began officially which enables our students the addition. using the gym Wednesday Dreams Come True ^ to compete in a global econo "I really like it a lot," she morning, although a sixth- ;v my," Baracy said. "This is an said. hour physical education class investment in our students' In addition to a second slipped in after the ceremo New Construction For Your future. Each and every one of gymnasium, the facility ny, and the cheerleaders were "Home Sweet Home" you should be proud. includes a fitness room that back for a 6 p.m. practice.
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Business is booming, so to speak, for the Westland Youth Assistance Program. Last year, it received a record 315 referrals, and already has 25 referrals just three weeks into the new year. It's a double-edged sword for the program. An increased number of referrals shows people recognize a need for the services it provides troubled youth. It also highlights the program's need for more mentors like Toni Durham, who was named the program's Mentor of the Year for 2006 at the annual Youth Assistance dinner last week. A mentor is an adult who provides young people ages 9-16 with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and constructive example. Mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help young peo- J^% (hat may Seeffl UVj pie bring out strengths ,.,., ,, that are already there. or straightforward to an ArZji —Z adult are often mysterious ment of time. After 15 JO V0UI1Q people... hours of training, men- ^«™™»^^ tors are asked to spend one or two hours a week with the youth, talking about issues and helping with decisions. Things that may seem easy or straightforward to an adult are often mysterious to young people, and helping them sort it out can come during a trip to the ice cream store, a walk around the mall, or while at a local sporting event. LETTERS With the devastating effect today's economy is having for my family, friends, St. Richard's, the on families, there's a need for support networks for youth Our democratic process Friendship Center, Dorsey Center and Tired of same old thing like that provided by Youth Assistance, support that First of all, congratulations to the new everyone I have been involved with for the I just read your opinions column in the helped turn around Christina Roberts and Charles mayor, Mr. Bill Wild, and to the two new good they have put into my life. paper today (as been my habit lately), and Canfield, who are the program's male and female Youths Westland City Council members. Mr. I have very great memories and will con let me just say, I'm reallytired of reading the of the Year for 2006. Dewey Reeves and Mr. Bill Johnson. tinue to pray for all those that have entered same old stuff week after week. And we don't want to forget the Westland Police The Jan. 3,2007, city council meeting my life. Due to health problems, I am Don't get me wrong, what happened in Department, which was selected as the Agency of was indeed democracy in action. Because of unable to communicate as I would like to. the park and the way Gty Council is airing the Year, and longtime life-choices class facilitator the vast interest in running for a city council The city council meeting regarding this their problems publicly, is really appalling, Hugh Bowman, who received a special award at the seat, the field of candidates was outstand letter was Tuesday, Jan. 16,2007.1 would but I get TIRED of reading it Why don't dinner. ing, proving that many citizens do partici like to congratulate all the winners. people comment on other problems, like pate in our city government. And for that, why does the first gentleman, or whatever We encourage residents to consider becoming mentors Love and God bless,. we, too, join the many citizens in thanking Betty Savage he's called these days, have a staff of at least and give program director Paul Motz a call at (734) 467- those candidates who chose to run for the three people, all of whom are paid for by the 7904. You need to be at least age 21, have no felony crimi two seats. Westland state, when he's not even a state employee. nal record and have a driver's license as well as take the But of course, all of us know that there In keeping with dictionary His chief of staff gets paid $80,000 ayear training. will only be two chosen from the large field for that gravy job. What does she do? Tell Your commitment can help turn today's troubled teen of candidates. And, as our process dictates, We are barely into the sixth year of the him when there's another dinner party to go, into tomorrow's responsible adult. voting takes place on each randomly select Bush administration and Mr. Bush is strug to. Heck, that's my wife's job, as it should be ed candidate. gling with the English language. The latest, his wife's job, too. Since, after exhausting many of the nomi the surge in troops for another buildup in Or how about how the governor is felling nees without selecting any, Councilwoman Iraq. Not an escalation, but a surge. miserably at her job and is running out of (Cheryl) Graunstadt proceeded to put all of If he used the dictionary to find escalate, people to blame for your lot in life, so she the un-nominated names into the process he would findi t is defined as to increase in has just appointed a bunch of stooges to by nominating them. Another great deci extent, volume, number, amount, intensity advise her to raise our taxes or to tax every sion ! Anyone who is politically savvy real or scope, reference war and troop levels, thing not already being taxed, so she can sit new mode ized that in no way could she support all of perfectly describes the increase in troops he back and say, "They made me do it, I didn't the candidates, but she wanted to give each is proposing. want to, but they said I had to." Local public school officials are holding their breath in one the same chance of being selected. By contrast, the same dictionary has a Anyway, all I'm saying is that there's more anticipation of major cuts to the per-pupil funding for It is perfectly understandable that those surge to rise and fell actively, to rise sudden to write about than who sat by who at the mula. who did not make it would be disappointed, ly to an excessive or abnormal value, with council meeting or what should be done to The latest round of school funding roulette is a clear however, anyone who left angry or critical of no reference to war, but to the stock market the park. Come on people and let your voice example that the current system of financing our K-12 the process or of those who were elected, and ships. (So much for his own experience be heard by the people who REALLY public schools is broken, and in desperate need of repair. possibly did not deserve to win anyway. In with No Child Left Behind principles, per should be hearing it Expecting local districts to absorb a reduction in funding grade school, we called these "sore losers." haps he was.) DonPechin halfway through the school year after expenses have So, when the accusations came at the end This would normally be funny to have a Westland already been fixed borders on the absurd. Yet, with of the meeting against council members powerful man being handicapped, but these Lansing now doling out the education dollars, it has who did the right thing and against the times, lives are being lost in Iraq. It has con Good to see working together become an all-too-familiar scenario. newly elected members, in our opinion, the founded most Americans since he has taken criticism was unwarranted. office, but Mr, Bush has proven quite well The notion that our public schools are locally con At the board committee meeting on Jan. that he cannot be trusted to be honest and trolled is now more myth than reality. Proposal A took Regarding the charge of nepotism, recall 8,1 read alist of things we can be proud of when just a few short years ago, the wife of a straightforward with Americans. care of that a decade ago, when financing public educa in the district. I stated that LPS offers spe sitting council member ran for the city cial education programs up to age 26.1 was tion was transferred from local district residents via prop Time and time again, he has stated infor clerk's position. At that time, we don't recall mation that has knowingly been incorrect offered constructive criticism as to the feet erty tax, to the state with an enhanced sales tax and anyone on the council questioning that bal or misrepresented the facts. He has lost that federal law requires eligible students statewide property tax. lot. What was this an issue at this time, credibility because of this. The only thing from birth to age 21 and state law states Our public education model no longer fits the funding when it related to siblings rather than to Americans can say for certain when Mr. birth to age 26. That's correct, and I apolo formula. Just one glaring example is the fact that school spouses who in our estimation would be Bush speaks is that what he presents is cer gize if, as a part of my list of highlights, I calendars — and therefore budgets — run on a July to considered a closer relationship? tainly not true. placed this as unique only to Livonia, June calendar, while the state budget follows a calendar No, it is not about power, control, political There are a few words that correctly though Livonia offered special education year. That's why mid-year cuts are becoming the norm, favors, deals, nepotism, it was about a dem describe him, though. Mr. Bush could be way before it was mandated. when the state began bleeding a sea of red ink with no ocratic process that serves us well. Again, we said to exalt this nation above the individ We can all be proud of the Career way to fund the per-pupil promise. congratulate all the candidates and especial ual and stand for a centralized autocratic Center opportunities, business partner Locally controlled school districts funded with locally ly the ones who were elected. Welcome to government headed by a dictatorial ships, clean schools, and great PTA pro allocated taxes is a model that has gone the way of the the world of politics. We wish you welL leader, severe economic and social regi grams. I am pleased to see us working passenger pigeon. James and Mary Murphy mentation and forcible suppression of together in regards to anti-bullying pro opposition. Since the state Legislature and governor's office have Westland grams and substance abuse prevention. taken over financing the public education system, the He has complained that America is not A big thank you to the save our youth next logical step would be to take more control over how A poor loser involved with the everyday war and that task force is in order. education is delivered in the state. only soldiers and their families are per JohnGrzebik Bold action is needed in Lansing to save our schools. As a woman of 91 years, I am a dedicated sonally involved. He has not listened to Livonia experts or the American people. This Smaller districts must be absorbed into larger ones; shar watcher of Westland City Council meetings, administration has pushed a huge, HUGE ing services and satellite classrooms must become the I feel I have the right and the duty to state my opinion on the remarks made by Jim debt on the majority of America, while norm rather than the exception; group purchasing and Godbout, accusing Cheryl Graunstadt of trimming the burden shared by wealthy SHARE YOUR OPINIONS coordinated transportation needs to be mandatory. wheeling and dealing with Chuck Pickering Americans.. ;It is unlikely the Legislature will scrap Proposal A and to make certain nominations. Cheryl and We welcome your letters to the editor; Please And as much as he has tried to portray include your name,address and phone number once again allow residents to determine the funding lev Chuck are two of the most honest people himself as an average American, he is any els for their "own" local district. The time has come to that we know and they would not do this. thing but average. Much like his father for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 blow up the outdated model, and develop a new one that Shame on you, Jim! You are a poor looser. who knew nothing of a bar code scanner words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and fits everyone's needs. Above all things, when you lost the state at the grocery store, he knows nothing of content. election, you decided to nominate yourself ordinary life in America and his decisions for the position on the city council. Low and governing this country demonstrates this Mail: quite well. Letters to the editor ' WESTLAND behold, no one voted for you, so you voted for yourself. Someone has to win and some And his insistence on spying on everyday Westland Observer one has to lose, fact of life. You should know Americans without oversight or court 36251 Schoolcraft by now the voters vote forthos e they think review despite the ease to do so surely indi Livonia, Ml 48150 PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY areworthy. cates he is spying on his political foes. I hope all the citizens of Westland will All of these traits describe a fascist. It is Fax? watch closely over the all the meetings. In one word without a doubt that reflects Mr. (734) 591-7279 Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill feet, I pray God will watch over us in our Bush's governance of this nation. great city. Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President Ranees Meese E-niail: General Manager On an added note, I wish to thank God Westland [email protected] Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry Managing Editor Advertising Director QUOTABLE Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus "MDEQ, the county and the city are cooperating to move forward. 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We asked our readers what suggestions they police officers? Yet, because tax cuts sales in the state of Michigan was would come down by the amount of would offer to Gov. Jennifer Granholm and and a declining economy have pro higher than $6 trillion. (This figure taxes we are paying now. As I see it, state legislators as they work to deal with the It's simple to balance the budget: duced lower public revenues, we can was generated by the federal govern this is a win-win deal for everyone. state's budget crisis and economic slump. Cut each and every departmental no longer support those public service ment, for which I have the formula.) Our leaders would have $100 billion ••'- Here are some responses. For other respons budget by 10 percent. jobs. We cut the income tax and The sales for the state after 12 years and we would have a big break in es, please go online to Spend educational dollars on the Single Business Tax starting in 2000, from 1994, should be at or around taxes. So for this, we would ask in the www.hometownlife.com. teachers and students — not adminis and look what we have done to our $100 trillion. If you go to the comput law that it be in writing, the state tration and BS! selves. er, you will find nothing of these fig agrees to never, ever, raise taxes on its „ Privatize — anything that can be Some argue that cutting taxes will ures on there. I called the assistant citizens again. Think about the the found in the yellow pages does not stimulate growth. But historically at treasurer and asked what the state's millions we would pick in taxes from Will Rogers once said, "Be glad need to be done by the state govern the state level, that strategy has not total sales tax was. He tried to give me people who do not file or avoid taxes you're not getting'all the government ment. worked. Beginning in 2000, we cut the "state's gross product" informa under our present system. This is a you're paying for." Well, Michigan is Lower taxes to business and prop the state income tax from 4.4 percent tion, which is not the same figure fair tax on everybody. in big trouble and we are not chang erty owners to attract business and to its present 3.9 percent and what (much smaller). When I asked again, Maybe there is something I don't . ing fast enough to reflect a global keep residents in the state. has it given us? Lower state govern his reply was he did not know this fig see. I would be open to any good economy and global competition. Eliminate bureaucratic waste by ment revenues and the second high ure — but he would try to find it and explanation why this would not would call me back. I'm still waiting. I I will draw from some Big Three eliminating middle and upper man est unemployment rate in the coun work. There are those who will say it agement. try. Because of the balanced budget can't believe the state's Treasury will hurt the poor. I don't see that at auto company parallels: Office didn't have it. 1) We need to downsize govern Don't allow politics and popularity requirement in our state constitution, all, but should that be the case, the ment. (Do we need a full-time state to get in the way when making deci when taxes are cut, spending must Don't you find it interesting that no state has an extra $60 billion they government?). We have more govern sions. decrease to match lower revenues. one knows or wants us to know this don't need. The sales tax system is ment than we can afford! Improve morale by giving incen When state government reduces information? already being used by the state. We spending, it contributes to lower • 2) We can't afford what we had tives to state workers for cost saving Could it be that the state govern only need to extend it to everyone aggregate spending, thus retarding before — we need to reduce the cost ideas that get implemented. ment could wipe out all taxes, and I selling something, including services. economic growth. across the board. With electronic Keep it simple, stupid! Run the mean all the taxes and fees levied Now, can you tell me why this gov tools (Internet), do away with all but, state budget like responsible families My solution: a combination of against us, such as property taxes, ernor and lawmakers don't want to a few offices, Secretary of State func do —- don't spend more than you reduced government spending state income taxes, all sales taxes as even take a serious look at this? Can tions needs to be automated and out make and save for the future! and modest tax increases. I would: 1) we know them now, gas tax, luxury you tell me why the state Treasurer's sourced. Bob Sochacki increase the income tax to 4.1 percent tax, no driver's license fees, no auto Office did not have or did not want to plate fees, no hunting fees etc. Do I let the information out on this state's 3) Use the prison as a training Livonia (still 7 percent less than the 4.4 per ground for workers. You work in cent rate in effect during the '80s and have your attention? Every tax we pay total sales? prison or you pay for it. Have prison '90s) or the sales tax to 7 percent; 2) could be gone. I think it is time we start thinking ers do work for the taxpayer and the eliminate the personal property tax The state has a budget of $40 bil about doing the right things for our businesses in Michigan. Don't put I offer the following thoughts on on business, but fully replace the lion and can't make it. If they stopped citizens and this great state. nonviolent criminals in jail, give them Michigan's fiscal challenges: Single Business Tax revenues with a all taxes and fees and taxed all sales in Tom Williamson gross receipts tax applied to all the boot and monitor them, have 1. Stop whining about the gover this state with no exceptions for any Canton' them do public service. nor's 12-member committee, include Michigan businesses (at least 60,000 body (what I mean is that everybody 4) Go to all the unions and employ ing former Govs. Blanchard and businesses pay no SET); 3) replace has to pay), here it is: If the state Rein in spending ees with a competitive operating plan. Milliken, before it even delivers its the public teachers' defined benefit places a 1-percent sales tax on every recommendations on taxes and pension plan with a 40l(k) type plan thing, including services, it would They need to improve work practices v A tax increase will only be the cata and give concessions. spending. There is value in consulting for all new hires; 4) to address this generate about $100 billion and we lyst for businesses and workers leav- . year's projected $800 million deficit, 5) Education is important, but leaders who have faced similar chal only need $40 billion. Would you pay ing the state. The state needs to bal lenges from that unique, CEO per cut general fund, state government 1 percent or even 2 percent on every ance its checkbook and rein in the ¾-- right now we are educating our kids spending by 2 percent; and 5) consol and they are leaving the state spective. Would you have criticized thing in order to get rid of all the spending. -i; President Bush for consulting former idate the duplicative Senate and other taxes you are paying now? Sure because there are no Michigan jobs. House Fiscal Agencies. . There was an article in The Detroit ? It's a buyers' market and the people Presidents Carter and Ford about we would. News this weekend about the lack of whether to invade Iraq? If Mr. go where the work is, so Michigan Bill Richards Let's think about this, and what it need for intermediate school districts,: needs to become the state of choice Bush had consulted them, maybe we Beverly Hills means for the average citizen. If you which costs the state more than $800 — and you don't do that by raising wouldn't have stepped into that quag made $50,000 and after your federal million. I think the state could take a taxes. mire. and SS taxes, Medicare taxes, let's say look at either eliminating or consoli 6) Reduce welfare term and sup 2. Any solution must begin with the about 30 percent which equals about dating. port only those that are unable to premise that there is no clear "win." In 1994, Boris Isaacson gave this $15,000 in taxes and leaves $35,000 Look at Medicaid and Medicare support themselves. Everyone that Raising taxes is bound to be unpopu idea to our former Gov. John Engler, to spend. Under the new tax of 1 per fraud... or misspending. can work — for the state or for the lar, but cutting taxes or state govern who promptly turned it down. Last cent and if you spent everything you Get rid of Stabenow... maybe she nonprofits for the soup kitchen '•—• we ment spending hurts vital public serv year, I wrote a state senator from have left, your total state taxes would was part of the reason Pfizer left. work together, but no free ride. ices. We depend on these vital public Novi and she did write me back and be $350 for the year. If you didn't The salaried auto workers now pay 7) Freeze salaries and hiring and do services (e.g., police, education, child said it was an interesting idea and spend all your income, it would be a larger portion of their health care away with the excess noncompetitive protection services) to make would keep it in mind. I wrote our less. Big corporations would want costs, as do salaried retirees. Let's pension promises. Michigan safe, vibrant and attractive. present governor as well and never to bring their headquarters and plants bring the teachers union to the table , 8) Outsource where you can get For example, the Michigan Police even received a reply. I once again feel here, because of the lower taxes, and to renegotiate copays. Get rid of competitive bids and have no legacy Chiefs Association reports that there I have been dropped like a hot potato. this would generate many jobs. MESSA. Consolidate all health care costs. are 1,600 fewer police officers on the Why? Do you think people coming from for state workers. J.B. job in Michigan than before S/ll. In Many do not know, but this state other states, transferring, might want Livonia light of terrorist attacks on our own has over 1,000 taxes and fees levied to pay a little higher for a home that Livonia soil, shouldn't we be hiring more against its citizens. In 1994, the total does not have any property taxes? Gas
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BY ALEXLUNOBERG and people are not selling to travel a long way to get to, STAFF WRITER their houses, there's no white school, kids in rural districts night." have done the same thing for While solutions are few and Lewis said that's no indica years." ; far between, the causes of tion of anything. Lewis said the region is ? racial segregation in southeast "When you talk about the going to have to realize that'.' f Michigan are many and var black population doubling in the needs of the kids in the -'' § ied, according to a roundtable Livonia, you're going from one Detroit district far outstrip ' *': of experts who gathered at to two/' he said. "I'm not the needs of kids in the sub-*^ Madonna University Jan. 23. impressed." urbs. 'yi The roundtable at the uni But need alone isn't going'' 'i versity's JKresge Hall was the to move a lot of hearts consi&f second in a three-part discus Metzger said the idea of ering other factors at play in | sion of race in the metro middle-class whites coming the Detroit Schools. r?-1 Detroit area, "Bridging the back to the city might be "Fifty percent of all of the'. | Racial Divide," which has unrealistic. district's revenues go to the-['> | been broadcast on public tele "They probably won't come administration," Finley said. ^ ® vision station WTVS-Channel back," he said. "The city is not "It's not just how the school R 56, going to solve this situation by are funded, it's how that P^ ! The panel discussions are itself. The region has disin- money is spent." :_, •••• f £, interspersed with taped inter vested in the city." Hillegonds said the most' ."' views of southeast Michigan Riley didn't agree complete depressing case of segregation- residents from the region. ly, she said the city has to going on in Detroit is the eco-| The panel was moderated work to bring new people to nomic - not racial - segrega- £ by former WDIV anchorman the city, not ones that have tion in the schools. '•'$ Emery King and WJR radio already left. The upshot of the segrega- •% host Paul W. Smith. The panel "We have to find other tar tion, be it caused by '••% members were United Way's gets to lure to the city/' she entrenched beliefs or the laekf Kurt Metzger, DTE's Paul TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER said. "It can't be people with of bus service, is that the • | Hillegonds, Detroit Free Press Former WDIV Anchorman Emery King, left, and WJR radio personality Paul W. Smith, right, record an episode of 'Bridging fond memories of Hudson's, entire region suffers whether £ columnist Rochelle Riley, the Racial Divide' at Madonna University Tuesday night. The episode will air on WTVS Ch-56 on Monday, Feb. 5. it's not there anymore." or not individuals see that as >! Detroit News columnist Nolan * Whether Detroit pushes to the case. --¾ Finley, Oakland University black residents of southeast Eventually, isolation becomes Finley said the movement of get back the population that "When people think about | Professor Dr. Toni Walters Michigan live in Detroit, a petri dish for the deeper people from Detroit hasn't left or chooses to entice a new where to move their business,!? and University of Michigan Southfield, Inkster, Pontiac issues of segregation, namely been mirrored by a movement core of residents, the condi our reputation is hurting us/' £ Professor L'Heureux Lewis. and Highland Park. an adversarial posture. into the city by anyone. Riley tion of its school system is Hillegonds said. "The regions £ The show will air 10 p.m. Overall, he said, the num Hillegonds said part of the said whites have responded by going to be a serious stum being redeveloped are the K Monday, Feb. 5, on Channel bers make the region the most problem comes from the win moving further out, some bling block in the way of its ones with strong core cities \ 56 as well as be aired on racially segregated area in the ner/loser dynamic of race poli thing Finley said wasn't the efforts. that have great assets. This is11 WDET FM 101.9 and WJR U.S. tics. Movement of any kind is case in Livonia. , "The district has sprawl and how the cost of segregation is f. AM 760. Metzger said one of the rea presumed to come with a price. "In Livonia you're seeing there are buildings with no hitting us." -: sons for this segregation is the "When you try to bring the well-accepted integration," he people in them," Walters said. COLOR LINES ongoing effect of a lack of region together you get into said. "Blacks are moving in "Some kids are going to have [email protected] | (734) 953-2102; King said Livonia had the mass transportation. that win/lose thinking," he distinction of being the "It exacerbates the situa said. "People wonder what the whitest big city in the nation - tion," he said. "People don't cost is? Who pays?" Media Partner: 96 percent white. Warren have to take mass transporta In this case, the city of came in ninth whitest, again tion and therefore don't have Detroit has paid dearly. While nationally, at 92 percent. to have any contact with peo middle-class blacks are fol TV By comparison, Smith said ple they don't know." lowing middle-class whites' saso/s Msa & Detroit is the second blackest The lack of casual contact example of leaving the city for city in America (behind Gary, creates a distance where other the suburbs, no one has Ind.). 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Family and friends er a small donation is greatly appre Senior Dinner Dances with live (734) 591-7279 or by e-mail at sma- importanceof community service or visit the Web site support is on the second Wednesday ciated. For additional information, entertainment several times each ". [email protected]. For more and challenge themselves and devel www.members.home.net/caplibera- of the month while parents support - cail Lucy Rowley at (734) 462-1768. month for couples and singles 50 information, call (734) 953-2112. op value systems they use the rest tors/. is on the fourth Wednesday of the years and older. The cost is $8 dona of their lives. See what Girl Scouts Habitat help month. For more information, call HISTORIC tion for members of the league and Darlene at (734) 324-3089. UPCOMING EVENTS has to offer. Call (800) 49-SCOUT The Western Wayne affiliate of $10 (497-2688.) Habitat for Humanity is seeking vol Advocacy group Pioneer trek donation for non-members. All Vegas Night unteers to help with building homes, The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the The Nankin Township Pioneer Trek dances start at noon and run until 3- Notre Dame Prep/Marist Academy office duties and fund-raising. No Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy has been designed to introduce trav 3:30 p.m. Meals include beer, wine, Pontiac campus is holding a Vegas experience necessary. Training will group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and elers to the history of the area. and fountain pop. For information Night featuring Texas Hold 'em, Toast masters be provided. For information, cail third Thursday of the month at St. Travelers will visit sites that affected and schedules, call (734) 728-5010 poker, craps, blackjack and more to The Westland Easy Talkers (734) 459-7744. John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. the development of Westland as a Crochet & Knit raise money for the school at 6:30 Toastmasters Club can help people Veteran's Haven Wayne Road, at Bayview, Westland. community. Those who complete the A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. Admission $25 overcome their fear of speaking in Veteran's Haven operates a car, boat, For more information, cail (734) 362- trek will receive an embroidered - a.m. every Friday at the Friendship atthe door, 1300 Giddings Road, front of people by teaching public camper and real estate-donation 8825. patch. To start the trek, first visit Center on Newburgh near Marquette. Pontiac. speaking in a friendly and support program. Donations are tax- TOPS the Westland Historical Museum and Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. Continuing Ed classes ive atmosphere. The club meets at deductible. For information, cali TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) pick up a packet. The museum is at Participants should bring a type "G" Madonna University's Office of 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at (734) 728-0527. Food is distributed to No. 28 meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday • 857 N. Wayne Road and is open 1-4 crochet hook. Those interested can Continuing Education and Denny's Restaurant, 7725 Wayne veterans once a month throughout at Good Shepherd Reformed Church, p.m. Saturdays, except before a holi sign up at the center's front desk or Professional Studies will hold sever Road at Cowan. For more informa the month and there is a supplemen 6500 N. Wayne Road, Westland. day. The trek is sponsored by the cali (734) 722-7632. al mini-courses - Jewelry and tion, cail John Elbe at (734) 414-3401 tal food program 9 a.m. to noon Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m. For more Westland Historical Commission and Visually Impaired Beading 1,10 a.m. to noon; or Curt Gottlieb at (734) 525-8445. Wednesdays. The Veteran Haven's information, cail Jackie at (734) 722- the Friends of the Westiand Museum. The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) Calligraphy, 10 a.m. to noon; Basic Vietnam Vets Outreach Center 4924 S. Wayne Road 7225. For information, cail (734) 326-1110. support group meets 12:30 p.m. Windows XP, 10 a.m. to noon, and The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam two blocks .south of Annapolis in Menopause & More Friends of EEoise every Friday at the Friendship Excel, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. Veterans of America, Chapter 528, Wayne. Any honorably discharged A Menopause & More support group The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Westland. 3. It also will offer American Home meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Veteran that is in need or homeless for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first p.m. the third Tuesday of the month Participants share information and Inspectors Training course 8 a.m. to Monday of every month at the and wants a better quality of life can Wednesday of the month in in the dining room of the Kay Beard meet others. Those interested in 6 p.m. Feb. 3-9, as well as a test Plymouth VFW Post 6695, on S. Mill call (734) 728-0527. Classroom 2 of the west addition of Building, on Michigan between joining can be scheduled on a bus preparation workshop for National Street, just north of Ann Arbor Road. Zonta Club the Marian Women Center of St. Mary Middlebelt and Merriman. Ail are route for transportation. For infor interpreter Certification for inter If you served in the U.S. military The Zonta Club of Northwest Wayne Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, welcome. For information; call Jo mation, call (734)722-7632. preters for the deaf 9 a.m, to noon between 1964 and 1975, even, if not, County, a service club to advance Livonia. No registration is necessary, Johnson, (734) 522-3918. Hearing checks Saturdays, Feb. 10,24, March 17,31 "in country" (combatzone)you the status of women, meets every and the group is free of charge.For Friends of Museum Every third Tuesday of each month, and April 14. The cost for the work are still eligible to become a mem month on the fourth Monday at the more information, call (734) 655- Friends of the Westland Historical a representative from Personalized shop is $100. Visit ber. Visit the Web site at Holiday Inn, Livonia. For more infor 1100. Museum meet at 7 p.m. the second Hearing Care of Westland will check www.madonna.edu/pages/officecon- www.mihometown.com/oe/Plymouth mation, call Pat Harris at (734) 420- Support group Tuesday each month except and clean hearing aids free, 2-3 p.m. tiriuinged.cfm for the complete CantonVVA for more information. 2920 A support group for people with December at the Collins House, by appointment only. Call (734) 722- Winter 2007 Mini-Course Schedule or Friends of library Franklin PTSA chronic illness meets on Fridays located at the museum complex, 857 7632 for more information. call ¢734) 432-5804 for more infor The Friends of the William P. Faust The Franklin High School PTSA is every other week, at the Westside N. Wayne Road. Call Jim Franklin at Exercise mation. Public Library organization meets at seeking members. Membership is Mental Health Services, 32932 W. (734) 595-8119. Everyone is welcome.' Simply Jazzercise is designed for VNA volunteers 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each open to those who care about the Warren, Suite 103, Westland. The sup exercisers older than 50. The pro Trte Visiting Nurse Association of month at the library, 6123 Central schools and the community. port group is a service of Awareness BINGO gram provides a low to moderate Southeast Michiganls hospice pro City Parkway. Call (734) 326-6123. Members need not have a student in Counseling Services, There is a $10 workout. The exercise improves gram needs compassionate volun Meetings last about one hour and the school. Price is $3 for students, for each meeting which will be facili VFW Bingo strength, flexibility, balance, pos teers to comfort and support •are open to the public. The group $5 for adults. Checks should be, tated by a professional. For more Veterans of Foreign Wars 3323 ture, coordination and cardiovascu patients at the end of life in Wayne? also holds a book sale during regu made payable to Franklin PTSA and information, call {734} 513-8295 pr Auxiliary has bingo 6:30 p.m. every lar endurance. It incorporates simple Oakiand and Macomb counties. In as lar library hours at the library. sent to 31000 Joy, Livonia Ml 48150. (313) 562-2800. . Thursday at 1055 S.Wayne Road, dance routines with walking or jog iittle as 2-4 hours per week, volun In Harmony Tutorial program AIM Westland. There is a snack bar. The ging patterns and resistance exer teers can provide companionship, The Wayne Chapter of the. A tutoring program for students is Anxiety or panic attacks? AIM post has bingo at 1p.m. every . cises. Wear loose-fitting clothing write a memoir, provide respite for Barbershop Harmony Society meets offered at the Salvation Army (Agoraphobics In Motion) meets at Sunday at the same place. Call (734) and comfortable shoes. Light family members or provide office at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Kirk of Our Wayne-Westland Corps Community 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Faith 326-3323. weights and an exercise mat are suggested. Classes are 10:15 a.m. support. A free 15-hour comprehen Savior Presbyterian Church, 36660 Center, 2300 Venoy in Westland. The Lutheran Church, 30000 Five Mile, St. Mel Church Monday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. sive training program is provided. Cherry Hill, west of Wayne Road, program, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Mondays and between Middlebelt and Merriman in Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Fridays in Friday, at $3 per person per class. The next training session is 9 a.m. Westland. Gentlemen interested in Tuesdays, is for students 9 and older Livonia. AIM is a support group for St. Mel Church activities building, on Sign up at the front desk at the to 2 p.m. Feb. 10,17. All training takes the chapter's Renaissance Chorus or in"Wayne, Westland and Romulus. For those working on recovery from anx Inkster Road north of Warren. Doors •place at the Visiting Nurse who enjoy quartetting .can call mem information on participating or vol iety disorder or-phobias. Cail (248) open at 4 p.m. Food is available. . Westland Friendship Center or call Association of Southeast Michigan bership chairman Bob Wolf at (734) unteering, call Tyrone Peterson, 547-0400. Shamrock Bingo (734) 722-7632. headquarters at 25900 Greenfield 421-1652, or attend a rehearsal. (734) 722-3660. Tutors need to have Childbirth classes Bingo begins at 11 a.m. Wednesdays Travel Group Road, Suite 600. For more informa Civil Air Patrol at least a high school education. Garden City Hospital, on Inkster at the Knights of Columbus Hall, The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 tion or to register, cafl (800) 882- Emergency service is just one of the Road at Maplewood, is sponsoring 35100 Van Born, east of Wayne Road p.m. the second Friday of each 5720, Ext. 8361 or visit the Web site congressionally mandated missions classes for parents of newborns, in Wayne. Doors open at 9 a.m. Food month (unless a large event is at www.vna.org. of the Civil Air Patrol, which includes weekend childbirth instruction, a is available. Proceeds go to charity. scheduled) in the Westland Explore Girl Scouting ground and air search-and-rescue Eating Disorders refresher childbirth education Cafl (734) 728-3020. Friendship Center, 1119 N. Newburgh. Girls ages 5-17 can discover how operations. The Civil Air Patrol, Get help, get real information and course and a new support group for K of C Bingo Programs include celebration of much Girl Scouts has to offer all. which Is the official U.S. Air Force real expectations, at an eating disor expectant teens. For information on Pope John XXIII Assembly of the birthdays, door prizes, description Scouting isn't just about camping auxiliary, is made up of civilian vol der support group which meets 7- programs, call (734) 458-4330. Knights of Columbus Council 1536 of new classes or programs, speak and cookies anymore. Girls learn a unteers. To learn more about CAP or 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the auditori- Childbirth Association hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. ers from tour companies, overview lot about themselves and tte world training as an air crew or ground Classes for rhildbirih preparation Thursdays. The games are in the of day/ overnight trips and refresh are offered at several Wayne County Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 Plymouth ments. Call (734)722-7632. locations. Morning and evening Road, one block east of Merriman in Dyer Center classes are available. Registering Livonia. Cail (734) 425-2246. The Wayne-Westland school district's new classes every month. Newborn Dyer Senior Adult Center offers care classes and Cesarean birth FOR SENIORS activities Monday-Thursday at the preparation are also offered. Cali center, on Marquette between Wayne (734) 459-7477. Friendship Center and Newburgh roads. Mondays, Fibromyalgia The Senior Resources Department Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, The Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and (Friendship Center), 1119 N. arts, crafts and needlework at 9:30 CFS Association.Support Group Newburgh, Westland, offers a variety a.m.; Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 meets 1-3 p.m. the first Thursday of of programs for older adults. The a.m., bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, each month at Merriman Road Web site www.ci.westland.mi.us ceramics, arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. Baptist Church on Merriman south of offers more information. Call (734) www;hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, February 1,2007 <*) A1%: r* eating!!! ,*"VS /:*." Ofe08502831 /v.-.. 36071 Plymouth Rd. • Livonia (*) Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, February 1,2007 www.hometownlife.com If you want to submit an item for the Adult Ministries (30 years and older) at Farmington Road, north of Six Mile, Methodist Church, 10000 Beech Daly, 374-5920. Presented by Single Point at Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile, religion calendar, fax it to (734) 591- Ward Presbyterian Church 4000 Six Livonia. The series examines Pope between Plymouth and W. Chicago Adult Ministries (30 years and older). between Inkster and Middlebeit The 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, Mile, west of Haggerty, Northville. Benedict XVI's encyclical, Deus Caritas roads. Potluck luncheon at 12:15 p.m. Gathering of eagles football game will be on big-screen T\T Observer Newspapers, 36251 Registration doses after second week. Est - God is Love. Discover the Church's Call (734) 464-7727 by Tuesday, Jan. 30 Conference Feb. 2-4, at the Embassy in one room with board games in • Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. The Cost is $30 pre-registration, $35 at philosophical world-view of love and only if baby-sitting is needed. Bring . Suites Hotel, 28100 Franklin Road, another room for those who don't |t deadline for an announcement to door, $15 repeat participants with their explore the relation of Church and non-perishable food for the Salvation Southfieid. Meetings begin 7:30 p.m. watch football. For more information, appear in the Thursday edition is noon manual from previous workshop. If state, charity and justice as love is Army. Friday, Feb. 2. Presented by The Ministry call (734)421-1760. • Monday. you're experiencing the emotional pain expressed in action. Call (734) 425- Buddy Greene concert of the Watchman International. For a Grief support of divorce, no matter how recent or 5950, ext. 203 to obtain your copy of Includes a wide variety of traditional complete schedule, cal! (800) 560-9240 For widowed men and women in all •''' - long ago it happened, this workshop the encyciicai. Read articles 1-8 before American influences ranging from or visit the itinerary page on the Web stages of grief, covers copings with loss will help you heal. Free childcare. Cai! our first session, country and bluegrass to folk, gospel sitewww.ministryofthewatchman.com. of a spouse, loneliness and other issues • Divorce recovery (248) 374-5920. International student day and blues 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, in Knox Superbowl party dealing with grief, begins 1-3 p.m. Workshop 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 Love's Secrets Presented by Church Women United, Haii at Ward Presbyterian Church 4000 Alcohol free Superbowl Party for any- Sunday, Feb. 4 and runs for six weeks,; • and continues every Thursday for 7-9 p.m. Thursday, February 1,8,15, and Suburban Detroit-West (Ml 063) Friday, Six Mile, west of Haggerty, Northville. • one who wants to enjoy the company at St. Columban Parish Center, 1775 seven weeks, presented by Single Point 22, at St Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Feb. 2, at Redford/Aldersgate United Tickets $5, free child care. Call (248) of their neighbors 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, Melton, north of 14 Mile, between Woodward and Coolidge, Birmingham. A' • $20 fee for materials is payable at first - meeting. To register, cai! (248) 540- ' . ,**A* 9848 or (586) 795-0477 by Feb. 2. Presented by Widowed Friends ofthe . - Archdiocese of Detroit. »*"P Pipe organs plus Concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at Kirk in the Hills, 1340 West Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. Features the churches • new six stop chamber organ and the •.' * 'V Moller/Aeolian Skinner 85 rank pipe organ. All are welcome to attend. % Tickets are $18, $15 seniors, $12 stu com dents, and available from the music :" * M&f office, call (248) 626-2515, ext. 108/9. • Bible study ( nitKiM \N\ The Gospels and You Bible Study begins LiADlMlwUl' 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at The Basilica of St. Mary Orthodox Church activity cen of Stockbridge, MI. Age 5! passed away at home on January 21, 2007. •* „ ter on the lower level, 18100 Merriman, She was born the daughter ofWiliiam Livonia. No charge. The study focuses and Carol (Stark) McGarvey on on applying the Gospel, of St. Luke to August 19, 1955 in Highland Park, daily life. Sessions will be led by Rev. MI. On August 24, 1974 she married Gregory A. Badenhoop and he sur George Shaihoub and Jim King, the vives. Corrine was a loving mother church's director of youth and outreach and wife, and enjoyed being a home ministry. For information and to regis maker and taking trips with friends. ter, call (734) 422-0010. In addition to her husband, she is sur vived by her children Brian A. LOIS A. SHOEMAKER PATRICIA MEADOWS JAMES A. WILLIAMS ROBERT A. HOWE Grief workshop Badenhoop and Nicole J, Badenhoop; (nee. Lane) January 26, 2007. Age CRAIG Jim passed away at the age of 64, in Age 81, Died January 29, From Grief to New Hope 7-8:45 p.m. and grand child Hailey Uderbrock. 85. Resident of Beverly Hills, MI and Age 73, of Garden City, passed away the company of his family, on Monday 2007 of cancer at his home in Sunday, Feb. 5, and continues for eight Also surviving are her brothers Mitch Naples, FL. Beloved wife of the late January 27,2007. Beloved mother of morning at Henry Ford Hospital after Grosse Pointe Woods. He is weeks, at Ward Presbyterian Church and Gregory McGarvey as well as her Robert H, Dearest mother of Roger Mark Hammar, Scott Hammar, a heroic battle over nearly six years survived by his wife Gladys, brother and sister-in-laws, father in (Janet) of Bloomfteld Hills, MI and Pamela (Sobhi) Safah and Laurie with cancer. "Of those to whom much daughter Mary-Elaine Hart, sons 4000 Six Mile, west of Haggerty, law Carl Badenhoop, as weli as, Richard of Chicago, IL. Also survived (Mike) Ziolkowski. Loving grand is given, much is expected in return:, Robert A. Jr., Richard A., Thomas P. Northville. For those grieving the loss many nieces, nephews, and friends. by three cherished grandchildren, mother of Khaled Safah and his these words guided Jim Williams' life Dennis E. Andrew J. David B., step of a loved one, it is normal to feel over She was preceded in death by her par Peter (Amy), Melissa, and Timothy; fiancee Lamis, Belal (Rana) Safah, from start to finish. Above all else, Jim daughter Sandy Moore and stepson whelmed, angry and alone. Advance ents and mother-in-law Doris J. brother-in-law Donald J. and niece, Emily Safah and Lindsay Safah. lived a life of absolute and unwaver George J. Lutfy, 30 grandchildren and registration appreciated. For more Badenhoop. A memorial service will Lisa M. Only daughter of the late Patricia was born March 23, 1933 in ing dedication to his family. Jim and two sisters. He was preceded by his be held Saturday, February 3 at 11:00 Albert O. and Gertrude Lane of Detroit then moved to Garden City in his brothers, Mike and Tom Williams, late wife, Elaine. Robert was the information, call Carol Jacoby at (248) a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Youngstown, OH. Graduate of 1956 from Nankin Twp. A member of grew up together on Hart Street in President of Howe Martz Glass 374-5966. 5885 Verioy Road, Westland, MI. A Boardman H.S. 1939 and Ohio Good Hope Lutheran Church in Huntington Woods. He and his wife Company and retired in 1986 after private burial will take place at a later University 1943. Member of Alpha Xi Garden City. She retired in 2006 as a Michel, formerly Michel Duncan selling the family business. He served Valentine card party date,-Expressions of sympathy may Delta Sorority, Kirk in the Hills, Plum collection manager for Corrigan Howard, first met in the fourth grade. in the U.S. Air Force, Pacific Theatre, 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at S.S. Simon be made to the family. Arrangements Hollow Country Club, The Village Moving Systems. Spending time with They began dating at the age of six World War II. He was director and and Jude Church, 32500 Palmer, are by the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Club, and the Detroit Athletic Club. her children and grandchildren, along teen and were married, in June 1963. treasurer of Flat Glass Marketing, Westland. Door, table prizes, 50-50. Home, Stockbridge, MI In Naples, Lois enjoyed golfing at Associate Member of Greater Detroit with the rest of her family was the Jim and Michel shared the blessing of Light meal and snacks. Bring your Bear's Paw Country Club, and Royal most important part of her life. She two wonderful children, Jamison and Architectural Glazing Contractors, Poinciana Golf Club, where she was also enjoyed gardening and arts & David. David and his wife Clara reside Associate Trustee of Providence friends and play cards and games of ,.., past president of "The Ladies Niners." crafts. A private memorial service will in Chicago, Illinois with their daugh Hospital Foundation. Past president of your choice. Tickets $8 at the door. We will remember our mother and be held. Donations in lieu of flowers, ters, Margo and Charlie. Jamison and Detroit Executive Association. Past Proceeds go to the Building Fund. For - grandmother for her gentle humor, may be made to the American Cancer her husband Steve live in Bloomfield president and director of Detroit information, call (734)722-1314. dignity, grace, and the undying Society 18505 W. 12 Mile Rd, Village with their son Bennett and Builders Exchange. Member of romance of 63 years she shared with Southfieid, MI, 48076. Attention: daughter Michel. Jim's grandchildren Greater Detroit Chamber of Blood drive her husband, Bob, whom she now Memorial Department. Arrangements were the light of his life and forged the Commerce, Detroit Building and American Red Cross holds a blood drive joins in eternal peace. Memorial serv entrusted to the Schrader-Howell strength and will to fight his long bat Owners Association and Detroit 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, in • ice Monday, February 5th, 11:00 a.m. Funeral Home, Plymouth. tle with cancer. Jim felt blessed to earn Building Superintendents Association. at Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long a Brown Scholarship to the Cranbrook Member and past director of the the Parish Hall at St. Edith Catholic Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills. In lieu of School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Detroit Golf Club. Past director of Church, 15089 Newburgh, Livonia. Welk flowefs the family suggests memorial PETER H. MORSE, JR. As a sophomore he excelled as a foot Beach Grove Golf Club and ins welcome. Call (734) 464-1222. tributes to City Mission, 20405 Age 36, of Berkeley, CA, formerly of ball, basketball and baseball player, Construction Association of Michigan. Schoolcraft Rd.. Detroit, Ml 48223. Bloomfield Hills died Saturday, serving as baseball captain his senior Member of the Detroit Athletic Club A. J. Desmond & Sons 248-549-0500 January 13, 2006. A 1988 graduate of year, and earning nine varsity letters. Beavers, Bowlers (past general bowl The Wellspring Players present the LEONARD Andover High School, Pete did his Jim and Michel graduated together ing chairman; past chairman, Thursday debut of "The Sojourner and the undergraduate studies at DePaul from Cranbrook-Kingswood in I960. 5:30 league). Member of the Detroit Wanderer in the Land of IT" 10 a.m. January 29, 2007 Age 64. Beloved jer~~~~" University and received his doctorate Following graduation from Wayne Athletic Club House, Club Facilities Sunday, Feb. 11, at Wellspring Church, husband of Linda (nee. Matthews). M of history from Binghamton State University in 1964 and receipt of and Bowling Committees. Visitation, JVfay You 36350 W. Eight Mile, Farmington Hills. Son of Florence Leonard. Dear father University in 2006. Loving partner of his law degree from the Wayne State Wednesday, January 31,2-9 pm at the of Rick (Linda) and Leigh Leonard jFind Liz Turner for 11 years. Beloved son Law School in 1967, Jim began his AH Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Written by Tony Biauvelt, the play Boyd (Bob). Brother of Colleen of Pete and Patty Morse of Bloomfield career as an Assistant Prosecutor for Mack Ave, at Vernier Rd., Grosse weaves the. stories of two people. The VanGelderen (Ted). Grandfather of Hills. Also survived by his sister, Oakland County. In 1972, Jim founded Pointe Woods. Mass on Thursday, community is welcome. For informa Emma, Alec, Jack, Henry, Samantha Comfort in Carrie Morse of Washington D.C. and the law firm now known as Williams, February 1, 12:30 pm at Our Lady Star tion, call (248) 442-0412. and Jonathan. Stepfather of Marny ly brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C. Jim of Sea Church, additional visitation at Costa-Mel linger (Jim), Lindsey JFami A?73 Meredith Morse of Berkley, MI. Dr. and his partners grew the firm into one the church from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, Education pilgrimage Brodsky and Megan Reedy (Brian). Morse devoted his entire adult life to of the most respected in Michigan. It's 467 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods. The third annual education pilgrimage ' Family will receive friends at A.J. •Prien ds^ ^ ^—. _-; helping others. He was fiercely com ongoing success some thirty-five years Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. of faith and hope to El Salvador is being* Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & mitted to protecting the health and after it began was a source of great Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice, 1 Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward well-being of drug users by reducing pride to Jim. After college, Jim's ath Ford Place 5a, Detroit, MI 48202 or to organized by Our Lady of Good Counsel. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Friday 12noon drug related harm.His work in these letic talents were dedicated to learning Karmanos Cancer Institute in Memory Catholic Church in Plymouth, assisted'' until Remembrance Service 2pm. areas has helped make harm reduction the games of squash, tennis and golf. of Robert A. Howe, 026079 Renal by CRISPAZ (Christians for Peace in El. Memorial tributes to The Detroit part of public policy and public con He was a long time member and past Cancer Research Fund, 4108 John R., Salvador). The pilgrimage will take • Zoological Society, 8450 W. Ten Mile sciousness. Dr. Morse currently Detroit, MI 48201. president of the Birmingham Athletic place from Feb. 11-18,2007. This is an : Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067.View worked as the Project Coordinator of Club. Jim was also a member of the obituary and share memories at the Harm Reduction Coalition Syringe Orchard Lake Country Club and the intensive learning experience with spe-; www.desmondfuneralhome.com Exchange Technical Assistance Card Sound Golf Club in Key Largo, MARY P. CHIKA cial emphasis given to the voice and " Program in California. He was an avid Florida. His talents and competitive January 31, 2007, Age 91 of experience of the poor and marginal bibliophile and political activist. Dr. ness on the courts and the greens were ized. You will visit martyr sites, grass- - Morse was also a DJ-bringing elec Bloomfield Hills. Wife of the late John passed on to Jamison and David. Jim J. Chika. Dear mother of John M. tronic dance music to people in New and Michel's home at the Ocean Reef roots organizations, a rural community,' York City and San Francisco. A memo (Donna), Mary Miela (the late and hear speakers on the history, poll- ; Club in Key Largo, Florida has hosted Richard), Barbara Jensen (Robert) and rial service will be held at the First family and friends to golf, fishing and tics, and economy of El Salvador. For = MARY B. EKBERG James P. (Janice). Algo survived by United Methodist Church, 1589 Maple swimming for many years. Jim and details, call coordinator Richard Oahlke Road, Birmingham, on Saturday, eight grandchildren and nine great June 30, 1922 - Jan. 26, 2007 his grandchildren enjoyed fishing off grandchildren. Sister of Barbara Suhr at (734) 455-6474. Mary, fondly referred to as Maisie by February 10 at 2:30 pm with a recep the dock at the Key Largo' Anglers tion for family and friends following and Frances Merinsky. Family will her late husband Walt, passed away in Club, Key Largo, Florida. Jim also receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Blood drive ; the service. Memorial contributions served the Ocean Reef community as peace on January 26th in Portland, Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell 2-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at St. John's ; Oregon after fulfilling a life full of will be appreciated to Tenderloin a member of its Medical Center and Health/Homeless Youth Alliance, Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn Episcopal Church, 574 S, Sheldon, grit and grace. Mary was wife to her Foundation boards. Jim's willingness 13-14 Mile) Friday 3-8pm. Scripture college sweetheart, best friend, and Attention: Mary Howe, P. O. Box to contribute to the growth and suc Plymouth. Call Carolyn Libeau at (734) '. 170427, San Francisco, CA 94117. . service 7pm. Funeral Mass Saturday love of her life, Walt, for 64 wonder cess of businesses and educational and Ham at St. Hugo of the Hills Stone 455-5395 to make an appointment or . ERWIN R. OTTENSMAN ful years. Mary was a loving mom to civic organizations was unending and Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield just drop in. ; her son, Jim Ekberg, and daughters extended far beyond the practice of Hills. Visitation begins at church January 28, 2007, age 100 of — cgao-^— law. He served as a trustee for the Pasties fund-raiser Plymouth. Beloved husband of the Jan Brown and Jo Anne Lewis, She 10:30am. Memorial tributes to St. was grandma to Geoff, Doug, Jenny, Henry Ford Health System and was a Elizabeth Briarbank, -39315 Woodward Pasties are $3 each and can be ordered - fate Gertrude. Dear father of Rita- former chairman of Henry Ford West by calling Newburg United Methodist' I Mae A. Notestine, Arlan.J. (Yvonne), Nikki, Jan, David, and Sarah and Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. great-grandmother to Zachary, Henry, Bloomfield. Jim was a member of the View obituary and share memories at Church at (734) 422-0149. There will .; Richard E. (Nancy), and Luann E. Board of Directors of the Detroit (Tom) Garchow. Also survived by 8 Elizabeth, Lily, Joshua, Seth, and www. DesmondFuneralHome .corn be someone to take your order 9 a.m. Allison. Mary was raised in Lansing, Symphony Orchestra. Jim's gratitude grandchildren, 10 great-grandchil to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday Feb. Michigan and attended Michigan to and support for Cranbrook was dren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. unending. He served on the Cranbrook 13-14. Call in orders only. Do not leave- Predeceased by 8 siblings. Mr. State. She was a member of the Alpha Schools Board of Governors and was orders on answering machine. Orders.' Ottensman retired from Burroughs Chi Omega Sorority. They lived many years in Birmingham, MI where Mary a member of the Steering Committee OBITUARY.- ^ after 30 years of service. He loved to for the Cranbrook Schools Natatoriurh tr« faxed, e-mailed or ieft on answering ; bow! at the Super Bowl in Canton and was very active in the Christian POLICY machine will be ignored. Science Church. Mary had many tal project Given the scholarship he at Woodland.Lanes in Livonia, He received that enabled him to attend Pick up times are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. '. ents, including being a great cook, and The first five "billed" lines of bowled in two leagues until he broke Cranbrook, he always had a special Thursday, Feb. 22, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; his hip bowling at the age of 97. He she even won a Homemaker of the an obituary are published at Year award in 1963. She also fulfilled place in his heart for the Horizons- Friday, Feb. 23, at the church, 36500 ; also was an avid golfer, and made a THOMAS J. COURLAS Upward Bound program at Cranbrook, no cost. All additional lines a life long dream of becoming a Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. Order early; - hole-in-one at age 95! Visitation was Age 93 of Westland, January 29, 2007. where a scholarship was lovingly will be charged at $4 per line. held at Vermeulen Funeral Home,, writer, having many articles pub Only 1000 pasties will be made for lished. Mary loved to entertain and Beloved husband of Shirley, dear established in his name by friends and You may place a picture of Plymouth. His body will be in state father of James (Lynne) Courias, family in 2005. Jim also served as a your loved one for an the church fundraiser. Thursday, 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. funer had a real sense of style when it came to fashion and decorating. She always David (Debbie) Courias, and Thomas member of the President's Club of additional cost of only $6. al service at Risen Christ Lutheran VBS preview looked put together and her homes Courias. Also leaves six grandchildren Oakland University. Jim always prid Symbolic emblems may be Church, 46250 Ann Arbor Road, arfd seven great-grandchildren. ed himself on being as much a busi included at no cost (example: Preview the offerings for this sum- • Plymouth. Interment at Oakland Hills were warm and cozy, reflecting her love of blue and white and antiques. Visitation Thurs., 4-7 p.m. until funer nessman as an attorney. He was a long American Flags, religious mer's Vacation Bibie Schools 8 a.m. to- Memorial Gardens. To leave a mes time bank board member and served Mary cared about people. She had al services at 7 p.m. at Vermeulen symbols, etc.) 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Ward > sage of condolence, log on to Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., as chairman of Michigan National www. vermeulenfuneralhome.com. wonderful friends and offered a kind Presbyterian. Church, 40000 Six Mile, •; heart, companionship, and support to Westland, (btwn. Ford and Cherry Bank during its ownership by the those in need. She once raised money Hill). Donations to the Disabled National Australia. Bank. He remained Deadlines: west of Haggerty, Northville. View for charities by selling tins of home American Veterans would be appreci a member of the board after Michigan Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday exhibits and demonstrations from GEORGE M. ADAMS made candied walnuts. Mary and Walt ated by the family. To leave a message National's-acquisition by the Standard Wednesday Noon for Thursday national publishers, expand your of condolence for the family, log on to: Federal Bank and later the LaSalle Age 59, January 28, 2007. Survived loved the East Coast, and in 1983 Obituaries received alter these deadlines skills by attending four of 20 work www.vermeuleniuneralhome.com Bank Corporation. Jim's real estate by spouse, Mary Ellen "Dede". moved to Newcastle, Maine where will be placed in the next amiable issue. shops on timely topics including how they ran a small gift shop, called "The acumen was well known.to his friends, Loving father of George C. "Tripp" family and many business partners. He to organize a VBS, plan a youth camp (Becky), Katharine "Kate", and Ellen Maine Sale". They fell in love with e-mail your obit to Maine and stayed there, happily, for was active as an investor in the manu week, administer backyard Bible club, (Scott) Hamel. Dear son of Edith factured housing industry in Michigan [email protected] Adams, brother of Nancy (Russ) 22 years. In April 2005, they moved to and make and take puppetry. and was honored to serve as a director or tax to: Jenkins. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m. Portland, Oregon to be near their son, Registration fee is $35 by Jan. 17, $40 Jim, who would lovingly care for of Chateau Communities, Inc. and Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson (in-state 10:30 a.m.) at St. Gerald Origen Financial, Inc. Jim's life will by Feb. 13, $45 at door, $20 teen Catholic Church,- 21300 Farmington them. Mary possessed great qualities 734-953-2232 such as loyalty, honesty, integrity, • be celebrated at a memorial service at through college students, and Road, Farmington. Visitation Friday, 10:30 am on Thursday, February 1, For more information call: 4^9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral purity, and grace, She could also Charolette Wilson includes lunch. Puppet workshop is make a "mean" blueberry pie. Mary 2007 at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Hirnie, 33603 Grand River Ave.,, Church Road (off of Lone Pine Road) 734-953-2070 $25 extra. This event is non-denomi downtown Farmington, (1 blk. W. of will truly be missed. A service is not national and open to the general planned, as she and Walt, who passed in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. or Liz Keiser Farmington Rd.). Memorial contribu Memorial donations in his name may public. Register now. Call (248) 557- tions may be made to Habitat for away last year, did not want one; but 734-953-2067 this summer, as they wished, the ashes be made to The Hermelin Brain Tumor or toll free 5526 or www.icea0niine.org. Humanity International, Attn: Gifts Center at Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 From The Heart, 121 Habitat Street, of Mary and Walt, together again, will 866-818-7653 rejoin the sea on a slack tide at the West Grand Boulevard, K-ll, in Americus, GA 31709-3498. Detroit, Michigan 48202 ask for Char or Liz www.thayer-rock.com Damariscotta River Bridge in Maine. PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE www.hometowfllife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, February 1,2007 (*) A15 sound of a brass band? The Light Metal Sunday service The Path to Sanctity 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Allow one week for delivery. uations God used to expand the church Band Brass Quintet Concert performs at All are welcome to attend worship serv Saturday, March 10, at St. Anastasia Founded in 1992 by former members of around the world. For more information, FROM PREVIOUS PAGE 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, in the sanctuary ice at 10 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary Catholic Church, 4571 John R, Troy. Cost St. Thomas Boys Choir, ensemble amar call (734) 721-0800. - at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 27475 is $40 per person, $20 student. For cord from Leipzig, focuses on music Worship services Ministry to the Sick 14175 Farmington Road, north of I-96, Five Mile, one block west of Inkster, more information, call (313) 277-8905 or from the Middle Ages and the Sunday Worship services are 8 a.m. Join. Msgr. John Kasza as he speaks Livonia. This professional brass quintet Livonia. For more information, call (734) (248) 625-2461, or visit the Web site at Renaissance to contemporary com (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (contempo about the church's ministry to the sick, is one of the most sought after brass 422-1470. www.holytrinityapostolate.com. posers. Their repertoire covers all rary). Sunday School S Adult Bible highlighting the premise of his new quintets in the Detroit area. Formed in Bible study series Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., Holy facets of vocal music from madrigals to Study at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Grace book, Understanding Sacramental 1989, the quintet consists of two trum St. Theodore Catholic Church presents Mass at 9 a.m. Featuring direct from romantic compositions and a cappella Lutheran Church, 46001 Warren, Healing: Anointing and Viaticum, 1 p.m. pets, horn, trombone, and tuba. They the Catholic Interpretation of the Book Rome Rev. Msgr. Robert Sarno, Official arrangements of well-known songs. between Canton Center and Beck,' Sunday, Feb.18, in the Fellowship Hall at will be performing a variety of music of Revelation beginning 7-9 p.m. of the Congregation for the Causes of For more information, call (313) 865- Canton. For information, call (734) 637- St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 including Classical, 19th Century Thursday, Jan. 11, and continuing for Saint in Vatican City speaking on 6300 Ext. 227, or send e-mail to 8160. American, Patriotic, Ragtime, and Jazz. Holiness: The Way of Life. [email protected]. Doors Farmington Road, Livonia. Kasza's book eight weeks, at the church, 8200 N. Worship service The concert is free and open to the Cathedral Cultural Series open at 3 p.m. on the day of the con will be available for purchase and sign Wayne Road, Westland. For more infor At 10:30 a.m. Sundays at New public with a freewill offering being Presents a concert by the award win cert. ing. Those who are involved in any way mation, call (734) 425-7310. Beginnings United Methodist Church, with ministry to the sick wilt especially taken. For more information, call Mark ning ensemble amarcord 4 p.m, Sunday, Scripture study 16175 Delaware at Puritan, Redford. want to come. All are welcome. For Lohmeyer at (734) 522-6830 or visit the March 11, at Cathedral of the Most Board the Starship Evangelize, seek out Congregation is hearing lessons from I more information, call (734) 425-5950. Web site at www.christoursavior.org, or Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward at ONGOING and explore new worlds of scripture Peter. For more information, call (313) www.lightmetalband.com. Trowbridge, Detroit. Tickets $10 in Concert study - The Book of Numbers -10 a.m. Worship service 255-6330. Young people's ministry advance, $15 at the door and available Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church's Tuesdays through May at St. Prisciila All are weicome to attend 11 a.m. wor Adult literacy classes Burning-Questions on the last online at Music Ministry Department is excited to Church, 19120 Purfingbrook, Livonia. For ship service Sundays, at Good Shepherd Available for those wishing to improve Wednesday of each month, Feb. 28,6 have the privilege to once again host information, call Mary Rice at (734) 522- Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne at their reading and writing skills. Open to p.m. potluck or just come, we have http://CathedralConcerts.tix.com, by the Light Metal Band Brass Quintet 3 1095, Hunter, Westland. Join us at 7 p.m. adults age 18 and over. Trained tutors food, 7 p.m. The Gathering with music, calling 1-800-595-4TIX (4849), by mail p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at the church,14l75 Tuesdays in November and December available for day and evening hours. sharing, celebration, at Unity of Livonia, ing a self-addressed stamped envelope Farmington Road, north of I-96, Livonia. as Pastor Louise Monacelli introduces Call (734) 421-0472. Leave your name 28660 Five Mile, between Inkster and and check or money order payable to The Jesus Experience, a series of videos and phone number and someone will Brass concert Middlebelt. Call (734) 421-1760. Cathedral Cultural Series, to 9844 Got the winter blues? Do you love the Lenten symposium Woodward Avenue, Detroit Ml 48202. offering insight into the people and sit be in contact with you. BAPTIST U.SiiFDMLTHOPlsi I 11'IRAN CHURCH Uhsui Kl si NOD NEW HOPE 33640 Michigan Ave. • Wayne, MI Clarencevllle United Methodist 1?edfcrd Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church (Between Wayne Rd.& Merriman Rd.) 20300 Middlebel •flldersgaii?, 2 blocks 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of (-96 BAPTIST (734)728-2180 248-474- «111 South of Virgil Humes, Pastor Pastor Beth Librande 10000 Beech Daly v Plymouth 734-522-( , , Worship Service 9:30 AM S:il'.ird;:\ 1 M. nini;\\i" s]iip"-(inp.;i- 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sen. Sunday Worship Sunday Schoo! Sund;i> ^11^11111^()^1. ami 10.45 a.rn *Sum'i \h o1 < >' rr Sunday School I 1:00 AM 11:00 - Contemp. Family Worship 1:15 & 11.Ou am -Traditional 9:45 & 11 am Wednesday Praix Scr\ ice 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Children. Youth an J \duli Mi SiiiJ\" IiSHipn i Nursem Provided www redfordaldersqate org 9:45 - Modern Early Childhood Center Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ "More than Sunday Services" Worship Service NEWBURG UNITED Pastor David Washington "Where the Word is Relevant, 9:00, 10:30 & 11:00 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH and The CCF Family People are Loved and Christ is the Key" Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs would like to • Excellent Music Ministries "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors'' GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR invite you to... Join us for Worship Service at 10:30am • Smai) Groups For Every Age • Outreach Opportunities 36500 Ann Arbor Trail MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation: 9:00am Pastor: between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So. Redford • 313-937-2 Located at 8775 Ronda Drive, Canton, Ml, 48187 Dr. Dean Klump 313-532-2266 REDFORD TWP. Associate Pastor: Rev. David Wicnert 734-422-0149 Rev. Jonathan Manor, Sr. Pastor Between Haggerty Road and tiliey Road Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship SW corner of Joy Road and Ronda Drive First United Methodist Church Worship Service 9:15 & 11:OOA.M. 8:30 411:00 a.m. J[ of Plymouth and Sunday School Education Hour 9 :45 a.m. 734-404-2480 45201 north Territorial Road Sunday Schoo! 9:15 4 11:OOA.M. www.CantonCF.org (West of Sheldon Road) Christian School ' 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Pre-Kindergarten-Sth Grade (734) 453-5280 It's not about Religion, it's about Relationships. Rev. Marsha M. Woolley The Rev. Timothy P. Hal both, Senior Pastor For more information call Corm to a place where lives are changed, j www.pfumc.prg 313-937-2233 families are made whole and ministry is real! Visit our website: www.newburgumc.org The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Halboth, Assistant Pastor Risen Christ Luthei«n 1 1 I- W.MIC M I'KIM' . IIK'W LC-MS C Mr KM K David W. Martin, Pastor (0\l\\\l |)|\C)\1IMMC>^\! 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plyrrv (1 Mile West of Shsldon) (734)453- Sunday Worship 8:13 & 10:45 a Sunday School (Children & Adults) 9 ST. ANNE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FAITH COVENANT Immemorial Latin Mass CHURCH %?WARD Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills St. Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 PLYMOUTH CHURCH First Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth l\*V UKUIl mikWI 1100 W, Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. Ml lull sPnsh tirii|i 1 OF THE NAZARENE 734-453-0970 ysi f • HIKHIIWMIRK \ 5801 W. Ann Arbor Road • (734) 453-1S25 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Clin Ii USM Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship -11:00 A.M. Wed. Evening Testimony Meeting 7:30 Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. p.m. Family Night - Wed. 7:00 P.M. Reading Room located at church -IOR1ZONS FOR CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER Saturday 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. i i i i i i i i II i (734) 455-3196 734-453-0970 I I1 III •• llfiU'tUillUill _ _ 'l i- t _ • IJ 11 • i I I ileum i! HI 17 ' i •'>.>:$-:> i.i»'1, 11.11\ i» Nil* MIIIIIH II-I*H •II II HI » I lie Observer & Kecentric Newspapers. 362"» I *• IHHIII : i I I I\.I.I i tj| IT i ">< i\ 1.. i" '. I1T1 '.-J I J m (*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, February 1,2007 www.hometownlife.com inuing education ^^^^^^^^^^^^B es offer i^^fafl ^HH^^^^^^I BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN Zedek in Southfield, and the Hassan Al-Qazwini from the ^i STAFF WRITER Islamic Center of America's Islamic Center of America in mosque in Dearborn with its Dearborn, Rabbi Jonathan '^^^i HUH * ^^^^Hs^nSsi^HHIBKfe l New deputies Sandy Baumann isn't clown golden domes. Enjoy a Middle Berkun from Congregation ^^HBHH|H Wayne County Sheriff Warren C. ing around when she says " Eastern pastry and beverage Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, •• ^^Bf^Sil Lvans (font row, center) - Henry Ford Community on the tour. Cost is $35. The Rev. Mary Biedron from North ^Hffir< J^^B recently swore in 58 new College's Center for Lifelong bus departs from the Center Congregational Church in ^Ht ''r-pHH deputies who graduated from Learning offers a variety of for Lifelong Learning, 22586 Farmington Hills, and Michael ^^K&I&jmm the snenrrs training academy, classes. In addition to work Anil Arbor Trail, Dearborn Hovey, Assistant Advisor on ' 'w^^^HHMHI ||H|pra|Hi9 includinp several from the Heights. Registration required Ecumenical and. Interfaith Bjiy^BBOPlByi^^^^^^^^^M^^^^^^^^Wfl^^^^B shops that teach students how Ey^^H * *?Fl^^^HnMI^I BHffipHHP western wavne county to create a balloon animal and by Feb. 16. Affairs for the Catholic H^Hfjf^^B|j communities ot Ftedrord. wear a red nose, students can Take a Journey toward Peace Archdiocese of Detroit. The HHGH^HH West land and Livonia. Pictured participate in a discussion with Christians, Jews & cost is $15. Deadline for regis ^HnHHHH with the sheriff are Livonia tration is March 9- about Christians, Jews and Muslims 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, ^^HSHI^^H resident Andrew Stevens (front Muslims living in peace. March 13, in the Rosenau For more information or to HnffiflRIIH left), Redtord resident RachaeE "We have everything from .,, Room, Mazzara ASCC register for any of the classes, HH|||||HH Davis and (back row l-r) car maintenance for women Building at Henry Ford call (877) 855-5252 or visit the IHHB|MHH Westland residents Thomas held in a car repair facility to Community College, 5101 Web site at www.hfcc.edu/CL2. HHHnnHBj Blalock, Ronald Tokarszvk and Journey towards Peace based Evergreen, Dearborn. BBlSiiiiH Eric Kusnir. on the three faces on Speakers include Imam [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 Abraham," said Sandy Baumann, Center for Lifelong Learning program manager and a Farmington Hills resi-. dent. "The Bible, Koran and the Torah challenge people to work towards peace. The inter faith discussion is with an imam, minister, rabbi, and rep resentative of the archdiocese, and on March 18 there's a bus tour of a church, synagogue and mosque. These are impor tant topics especially with the trouble in the middle east. "The interfaith is brand new. We have a department of reli gious studies here. I think it's exciting operating off of the concept let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. If we break down our miscon ceptions we can see everyone as family and focus on com monalties rather than our dif ferences." On a lighter note, Start Clowning Around by taking a workshop 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at a clown studio at 17841 Poplar Avenue in Riverview. Professional clown Carey Ann (Carol Ann Owens) teaches students how to apply makeup, perform magic tricks and clown at parades, hospitals, festivals, and parties. Carey Ann suggests participants wear comfortable clothing bring any clown items they own. The workshop is open to persons ages 16 to 90. The cost is $49 with a $7 materials fee due in class to cover supplies. Registration deadline is Thursday, Feb. 1. Carey Ann keeps clowning around in an advance course 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat. Feb. 17, at the clown studio in Riverview. She'll help students select their clown name and perfect their look with makeup and props. Learn to walk like a clown, create more intricate balloon work, and rehearse ,. funny skits. Carey Ann will also reveal local clowning opportu nities. Start Clowning Around or previous clowning experi ence required. Cost is $49 plus $7 materials fee due to instruc tor in class for supplies. Registration deadline is Feb. 15. "We need more joy in life and this gal helps people appear as clowns," said Baumann, "and tile classes are open to. ages 16 to 90." Car Maintenance for Sawy Women takes place in the heat ed bays of the automotive repair center at 15735 Schaefer, near Six Mile, in Detroit 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Gayle Clark teaches students how to expand theircar's longevity in a hands-on class. Learn how to change oil and tires, evaluate tire pressure and quality, translate repair termi nology, and find out about bat teries and fuses. The class is limited to eight women Cage 18 and up) and ideal for those who drive older vehicles or used cars. The cost is $33. Registration deadline is Feb. 15. Tour a Church, Synagogue & Mosque 12:45 -5:15 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Explore the beauty and architecture of three houses of faith including Gesu Catholic Church in Detroit built in modified Spanish Mission architecture, the Conservative Jewish syna gogue of Congregation Shaarey by another third parly. Health Alliance Plan has a IVledicare contract with thefederal government H2312t£3NPFI^C f \m tlie Pros - B4-5 Class fiM- B7 Thursday, February 1,2007 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Brad Emons, editor. (734) 953-2123. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com Kesler injures hip Livonia native and r- Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler, who had si£ • goals and 10 assists in 4&, games this season, is ' scheduled to undergo hip surgery on Monday and will more than likely miss the rest of the regular season. The 22-year-old Kesler, a Churchill High graduate who played one season at Ohio State, experienced soreness in his hip before the recent AH-Star break. PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER He was expected to Franklin's Josh Billiau (bottom) was runner-up to Belleville's Dustin Zak in the 125-pound class at Saturday's Observeriand Invitational. play through the injury, but that changed after visiting Dr. Marc Phiiippon, who also per formed hip surgery on Canucks center Brendan Morrison last summer. The 6-foot-2,205-pound Kesler, the Canucks' for BY BRAD EMONS mer No. 1 draft pick, is STAFF WRITER expected to miss three to four months. Livonia Franklin captured, its third In his third NHL season, straight Observeriand Invitational Kesler has 18 goals and wrestling tournament championship 26 assists in 153 games. Saturday, and no one loomed larger than Franklin heavyweight Kyle Brown. Moss recalled The Patriots had the team title wrapped Back and forth, back up before the individual finals started and and forth for Livonia wound up with 213 points, followed by native and Catholic runner-up Westland John Glenn (186), Central High graduate Belleville (175.5), Canton (169) and Novi- Dave Moss. Detroit Catholic Central (164). Host The 25-year-old left Livonia Churchill took sixth with 117. winger was recalled Friday Brown, an underdog in the night's by the Calgary Flames of final match — the 285-pound division — the National Hockey came up big as he pulled off the upset of League after being sent the tournament, rallying from a 5-1 down to the Omaha Ak- deficit to pin Canton's Donnie Laramie, . Sar Ben Knights of the the top seed, in the second period. American Hockey League Brown, the only individual winner on on Jan. 22. the day for the Patriots, was mobbed by It will be rookie's third his teammates afterward,. The win, stint with the Flames which created a buzz among the remain since December. ing crowd and participating wrestlers, Through 18 games, the also put a huge smile on coach Dave University of Michigan Chiola's face; product has an impres- < "It was nice to end on that note," sive six goais and three^, Chiola said. "The last match made us . assists for the Northwest walk out of here feeling a little better Division leaders. about ourselves. We could go into prac John Glenn's James Zerebiny (top) edged Salem's Jeremy Epiey, 3-2, for the 152-pound title in Saturday's Observeriand Invitational hoste-l :•> Cn .-chi The 6-foot-3,205- tice this week with our heads held high." pound Moss is expected Laramie nearly had Brown, who was in the semifinals and this year we had 11. to say until Chuck named upper weights MVP, pinned dur That's hard to compete with. Somebody Kobasew (concussion) is ing the first period, but the Franklin across the board always picks us up each 100 percent healthy and heavyweight regrouped and pulled to week and that keeps them humble." 16th annual 135: Shea Hasenauer (CC) won by technical fall over Jon Roos is ready to play in con within one before making his move; First-time invitee Belleville had five 0BSERVERLAND INVITATIONAL WRESTLING TOURNAMENT (LF), 19-4; 3rd: Jim Wood (WJG) dec. J.P. Gaffke (LC), 2-1; 5th: secutive games. "They (Brown and Laramie) could gain the finals, with Justin Fleeson (112) Jan. 27 at Livonia Churchill Jacob Losen (Bell.) p. Kyle Muller (Farm.), 2:16. mm STANDINGS: 1. Livonia Franklin, 273 points; 2. Westland 140: Corey Phillips (Canton) dec. Steve Coak (Bell.), 7-1; 3rd: meet three more times this year," Chiola and Dustin Zak (125) earning crowns. John Glenn, 186; 3. Belleville, 175.5; 4. Canton, 169.5; 5. Novi- Jason Zanger (LF) p. Gramos Pallaska (LC), 1:37; 5th: Jon said. "Last year, I think they met four Zak decisioned Franklin's Brandon Detroit Catholic Central, 164.5; 6. Livonia Churchill, 117; 8. Reale (LS) won by major dec. over Justin Kane (Salem), 9-0. Livonia resident Linda times and I think he (Laramie) had Billiau, 9-2, while Fleeson held off Wayne Memorial, 86; 9. Lutheran Westland, 86; 10. Salem, 145; Matt Edwards (LW) p. Steve Sherman (Bell.), 0:58; 3rd: Karbo will guide the three pins and a major (decision) against Canton's Carl Lucke, 7-5. 74.5; 11. Farmington, 51.5; 12. Plymouth, 48; 13. Redford Union, Elvin Ferreira (LF) dec. Jon Sanders (Canton), 8-7; 5th: Dennis Michigan State University- Kyle. But Kyle has gotten a lot better 44; 14. North Farmington, 33.5; 15. Garden City, 33.5; 16. Viliarreal (Farm.) p. Allen Frantsen (LC), 1:15. squad at the first collegiate Glenn, Canton and Wayne Memorial Livonia Ciarencevilte, 6; 17. Farmington Kills Harrison, 4. 152: James Zerebiny (WJG) dec. Jeremy Epiey (Salem), 3-2; since last year. Hopefully, this will give were next with four finalists apiece. CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 3rd: Stephen Kemp (LW) dec. Kiel Price (Canton), 5-3; 5th: division competition in the him confidence in the future." Glenn's strong showing was fueled by 103 pounds: Donnie Watkins (Canton) decisioned Chad Dunn Ryan Brown (CC) p. Brent Cetnar (LS), 3:29. 28th annua! Mid American Eleven of Franklin's 14 wrestlers first-place finishers James Zerebiny (WM), 10-5; 3rd place; Naniic Kerimov (NF) dec. Tommy 160: Ziad Kharbush (LS) dec. Scott Brown (WJG), 4-2; 3rd: Pompon, Inc. State reached the semifinals, but the Patriots (152), who edged Salem's Jeremy Epiey Myshock (LS), 10-9; 5th place: Anthony Pavlich (WJG) dec. Wassim El Awadi (Bell.) p. Nate Turco (LF), 3:47; 5th: Isaac Championship beginning at Grant Phillips (LF), 7-5. Burris (RU) dec. Stefan Gatt (CC), 14-12. 9 a.m. Sunday at Eastern came up empty in two other finals until by a point, 3-2, for the second time in 112: Justin Fleeson (Bell.) dec. Carl Lucke (Canton), 7-5; 3rd: Ben 171: Jeff Elswick (WM) dec. Andrew Hein (WJG), 3-1; 3rd: Dan Brown's win. three days, and Shamir Garcia (215), Kosmalski (Ply.) won by major dec. over Jaretf Pieknik (LF), 12- Woodall (LF) p. J.J. Vandenbossche (LC), 2:18; 5th: Mike Michigan University's "The last two rounds were unspeak who held off Wayne's Robert Coffey, 6-4. 4; 5th: Greg Hogan (NF) dec. Kevin Bennett (Salem), 7-4. Nordby (GC) dec. Emanuel Onwuemene (LS), 9-8. Convocation Center. 119: Jamie Preiss (WM) pinned Nieko lanni (CC), 5:56; 3rd: 189: Joe Kinviile (CC) p. Vince Darofli (Ply.), 1:16; 3rd: Matt Pompon teams from able, horrible," Chiola said. "We Were The Rockets' Scott Brown also was a Sean Meixner (RU) dec. James Benitez (LF), 2-1; 5th: Setrt Greenman (LS) dec. Marc Kadrich (LF), 6-5; 5th: Joey Kowtko losing one- and two-point matches, los surprise as he pulled off a couple of Wald (NF) won by-major dec. over Justin Johnson (GC), 11-2. (WJG) won by injury default over Mike Schat2 (LW). the University of ing at the buzzer, losing to kids we had impressive wins en route to the finals at 125: Dustin Zak (Bell.) dec. Josh Billiau (LF), 9-2; 3rd: 215: Shamir Garcia (WJG) dec. Robert Coffey (WM), 6-4; 3rd: Michigan and Central beaten before. 160 before losing to Livonia Stevenson's Jerimiah Austin (WJG) dec. Nick Steiger (Salem), 7-4; 5th: Vince Benavides (LF) dec. Paul Rockrohr (LW), 5-2; 5th: Jim Michigan University will "But the beauty of this team is that our Ziad Kharbush, 4-2. Steve Cox (Canton) p. Andrew Murray (LC), 2:45." Morasso (CC) p. Jim McCarthy (LS), 1:35. also participate. 130: Greg Roberts (LC) p. Brian Augsberger (Bell.), 3:22; 3rd: 285: Kyle Brown (LF) p. Donnie Laramie (Canton), 3:18; 3rd: points were well-dispersed. We had 14 Brent Winekoff (Canton) won by major dec. over Nick Shak (WJG), Mike Martin (CO p. Jacob Sweeney (Bell.), 0:30; 5th: Mark Karbo earned a Bachler of score and 12 placed. Last year, we had 10 PHASE SEE 0BS£RVERLAND,B3 10-2; 5th: Trevor O'Connor (CC) p. Kevin Hayter (Salem),'4:44. Parrish (LC) dec. Frank Toarmina (WJG), 8-3. Arts degree in English from MSU in 2005. She is a 2001 graduate of Farmington Hills Mercy High School. Karbo Was a four-year member of the pompon team there and a two-year member of the Mid American Aii Star Team. Livonia gymnasts made quite a state placed third with atotal of 37-025. (9.4); a tie for sixth on bars (9-0); eighth Karbo currently coach ment during Saturday's 13-team Troy Guzik finished first on the uneven bars on floor (9.45); and 10th on vault (8.95). es the MSU Pompon -. Athens Invitational. (9.45) and tied Quint for first on floor In Division II, Livonia Blue's Laura team, which was founded Livonia Red scored 143.975 points to exercise (9-7 each). Guzik also added a Nomura was runner-up (35.7), including In 2005 for those who capture the team title, edging Livonia third on balance beam (9-5) and tied for a third on floor (9.4); a tie for third on wanted to continue and Blue and Canton, with 143.725 each, for fourth on vault (9-2). vault (9.05); fourth on beam (8.8); and perform beyond the high first place. Pisani was runner-up on beam (9.525); seventh on bars (8.45). school level. Troy Athens Gold placed fourth with third on bars (9-15) and floor (9.65); and Livonia Red's Alyssa Gonzales took sev The MSU squad consists 143.175, while Rochester Adams gar tied for seventh on vault (9.15). enth in the Division II all-around (33.7), of 21 sophomores, juniors nered fifth with 139.825. In addition for tying for first on floor, with her best finish a sixth on beam (8-75). and seniors who have rep Quint took seconds on vault (9.4) and Also in Division II, Kelly Tapella resented the school at yar-i "I was thrilled and really, really happy Guzik Pisanl that the girls are going so well," Livonia bars (9-25). She also added a 10th on (Livonia Blue) added a third on bars ious campus events and/;; Red coach Kelly Grodzicki said. "We beam (8.765). with a score of 9.05, while Margarita fundraisers, along with ' '•; want to keep the spirit going and refrain Pisani finished one-two in the Division I Livonia Blue's Meghan Powers earned Lazarevska (Livonia Red) placed seventh competitioiis-ahfspsclal^ • from injury." all-around with scores of 37-85 and 37.475, fifth overall in the Division I all-around on floor (9.15). Mandi Boulier (Livonia appearances jncludinglfte.- Livonia Red's Paula Guzik and Andrea respectively. EmUv Quint of Livonia Blue (36 8), highlighted by fourth on beam Red) tied for 10th on bars (8.3). Detroit Auto Show." . B2 Wayne Memorial overcame a Marken and 10 from Rob Jones. Chargers. He was 9-of-13 from the BY ED WRIGHT 15-point second quarter deficit BOYS BASKETBALL Point-guard Keyshawn Martin field, including two triples. Junior STAFF WRITER GIRLS HOCKEY and rallied for a 60-55 boys added nine points and 11 assists for forward Ryan Rosenick contributed basketball win Tuesday at rebounds. the Lakes Division leaders. 15 points and 12 rebounds. Behold the power of the as much as we did against a Senior guard Luke Knochel paced Churchill made l3-of-19 free Walled Lake Western. Penguins — and the Senior guard Darryl the Spartans with 15 points. throws, while Salem was 13-of-2l. good team and expect to Sophomore guard Robert Warthen paced the Warriors Glenn was 2-of-6 from the foul "We've lost three close games in a Penguins' power play. win. Woodson scored 18 points to (3-9,2-3) with a game-high 25 line, while Stevenson was 5-of-10. row, but I still like this bunch," said Both were on display dur "I thought the girls played lead the victorious Zebras, who points, including five triples. SALEM 58, CHURCHILL 54: Junior Solak, whose team was outrebound- ing the third period of hard and with a lot of heart improved to 7-5 overall and 3- Senior guard Tony Morgan guard Grant Stone, limited to one ed 34-18. "We just have to get over it Saturday night's crucial in the first two periods. We 2 in the Western Division of added 10. point in the first quarter, exploded and find a way to win these games." Michigan Metro Girls High did everything we needed to the Western Lakes Activities "We hung in there," Wayne for 30 points over the final three PLYMOUTH 52, FRANKLIN 40: Juniors School Hockey League do to keep ourselves in the Association. coach Wayne Woodard said. periods Tuesday to lead the host Brandon Roberts and Myron showdown between unbeat- game. I know the girls were Wayne found itself down 29- "We were on the verge in the Rocks (7-5,4-1) to a WLAA-Lakes Puryear scored 13 points apiece ens Plymouth-Canton- pumped and ready for this 14 during the second period, second quarter, then we were Division triumph over Livonia / Tuesday to lead the host Wildcats ¢4- Salem and Livonia game. They've been looking Churchill (5-7,1-4). 8,1-4) to a WLAA-Western Division but made a 15-1 run to end the able to close it at the half. Ladywood. forward to it. Hopefully, we Stone, who finished with a game- triumph over Livonia Franklin (2-10, can meet them again in the half thanks to nine points from "We didn't start out with a 0-5). Energized by power-play high 31 points, made 9-of~14 free playoffs." Woodson along with a pair of lot of energy and it showed in throws. Jake Hager and Navraj Sandhu goals from Edra Burns and triples from junior guard John practice on Monday." Senior Dan Cassidy added 10 for added nine points apiece for Shauna Siebert less than PCS skated to a 1-0 lead • Hill. Wayne made 12-of-18 free the Rocks, who overcame a 17-6 first- Plymouth, which pulled away with a two minutes apart, the seven minutes into the con Wayne outscored Western throws on the night, while quarter deficit with a 21-12 second- 14-4 third-period ran after leading Penguins broke a 2-2 dead test, when Nikki Songer tal 31-25 in the second half and Western hit 5-of-7. quarter run thanks to 17 points from 32-26 at the half. lock and skated past the lied a power-play goal off held on for the win by making JOHN GLENN 56, STEVENSON 38: Earl Stone. Tyler Canyock scored a team-high Blazers, 5-2, in a fast-paced, assists from Keely Kowalski 9-of-12 free throws during the Hardison poured in a game-high 18 "We got into foul trouble, we had 14 for the Patriots, while Alex Reid entertaining game played at and Katie Zimmerman. three starters on the bench in the added seven points and 10 rebounds. decisive fourth quarter. points to lead a balanced attack the Arctic Pond in The Blazers evened the Tuesday as host Westland John second quarter and they (Salem) "When we had opportunities to Plymouth. Junior guard Martez Abney took advantage of it," Churchill coach play with poise and composure, we'd ledger at 1-1 with 3:51 left in chipped in with 15 points, Glenn (8-4, 5-0) stopped Livonia The victory propelled the the second period, when Stevenson (2-10,1-4) in a WLAA- Jim Solak said. "Nobody stepped up make mental mistakes," Franklin while junior center Jeremy to guard Stone." coach Russ Keberly said. Penguins to 10-0-1 and gave Prenella Semma netted an Lakes Division game. Lovelady had another double- Senior guard Kirk Ciarrocchi Franklin was 9-of-18 from the foul them sole possession of first unassisted power-play goal. Glenn, which led 30-17 at half- double with 14 points and 16 scored a season-high 23 for the line, while Plymouth was 2-of-4. place in the MMGHSHL time, alsp got 12 points from Stefan The Penguins regained standings. Ladywood the lead, 2-1,37 seconds slipped to 9-1-1. The two into the third stanza when teams played to a 5-5 tie in slick-skating sophomore Fairfax's triple-double sparks Clarenceville December. Katie Zimmerman buried a The scoreboard was lit up short-handed, unassisted like a Christmas tree goal past Ladywood goalie Lonnie Fairfax turned in a from the foul line, while senior guard Sean Vandenbrink throughout the third period Michelle Wyniemko, who, Magic Johnson-like perform BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Clawson was 8-of-14. added eight points and seven due to an abundance of up until that point, had cov rebounds. ance with a triple-double, pro The loss drops Clawson to 2- penalties, most of which ered the opening of the net pelling Livonia Clarenceville to "They (Cranbrook) made shots were committed by the like a post-to-post sheet of of his game-high 25 points in 10 and 1-5. and we didn't," Lutheran Westland a 55-38 Metro Conference boys the opening half for Clawson, Blazers. Saran Wrap. CRANBROOK 56, LUTH. WESTLAND 44: coach Dan Ramthun said. "It was a basketball triumph Tuesday at which led 28-23 at halftime good effort by lis. We had our "I liked the way we kept But Semma struck again home over Clawson. Senior guard Alex Strek sparked a before being outscored 32-10 17-3 fourth quarter run Tuesday as chances." our composure in the third five minutes later to even The junior point-guard fin in the second half. Metro Conference leader Bloomfield Cranbrook was 12-of-17 from the period, especially with all things up at 2-2. ished with 12 points, 13 assists . "We put Brian Davis on him Hills Cranbrook (10-2, 6-0) downed foul line, while the Warriors were 5- the penalties that were Burris's game-winner was and 11 rebounds as Trojans (O'Connell) for the second half host Lutheran High Westland (7-4, of-9. being called," PCS coach a thing of beauty. Stationed improved to 2-8 overall and 2- and he did a great job," 3-2). • LENAWEE CHRISTIAN 68, HURON VAL Eric Mink said. "I told the five feet in front of the goal 4 in the Metro. Clarenceville first-year coach Strek scored 10 of his game-high LEY 16: Austin Porter tallied a game- girls to relax, settle down, crease, she secured the high 25 points as Adrian Lenawee Senior forward Eric Jones Corey McKendry said. "And in 24 points in the fourth quarter as keep skating and play some rebound off a shot by Cranbrook rallied from a 35-34 Christian (9-3), ranked in Class D, hockey, and that's what they contributed 12 points, while the third quarter we did a rolled to a non-conference victory Songer, then — from her deficit after three periods. did. Shots were pretty even soophmore Matt Garant fin great job on the glass." Tuesday over visiting Westland knees — slapped the puck ished with 10 as all seven Chris Rencher, a 6-foo-6 senior after the first two periods, past Wyniemko to give the Clarenceville outrebounded center, added 15 points for the Cranes. Huron Valley Lutheran (0-10). Clarenceville players scored. Clawson, 45-27. Kurt Metzger scored eight for the but we outshot them 13-6 in Penguins the lead for food Senior guard Kyle Ramthun the third because we were David O'Connell scored 22 ' The Trojans were 7-of-17 scored 20 for the Warriors, while Hawks, who trailed 45-10 at the half. with 6:24 left. getting a lot of rebound Siebert and Adrienne shots" Cercone chipped in with Ladywood coach Bruce insurance goals to seal the Peck said his team's penalty- deal for the Penguins. fest was out of character. PCS goalie Kristie Schoolcraft College's For Kirtland (9-13, 5-7), the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic "I think we had twice as Kowalski was solid — and, women's basketball team WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Natalie Foster and Chelsey Conference) trailed 41-38 at many penalties tonight than at times, spectacular — all defeated Kirtland Community Williams each registered 17 halftime, but could not slow we've had in any single night, stopping 22 Blazers College, 78-71, in a matchup 0 in the conference. points. the hot-shooting Panthers (18- game all season" Peck said. shots. Wyniemko also Saturday of MCCAA-Eastern Contributing 14 points, five 6,6-2) during a 16-4 run that "It's very uncharacteristic of played well, registering 26 Conference teams. boards, four assists and four MU women edged opened the second half and put this team. The penalties in saves. Markka Seay was a major blocks for the No. 4-ranked Despite 19 points Saturday the game away. the third period killed us. factor, scoring 24 points and team was Ashley Sibby. from Redford Union alum In addition to junior forward You can't play short-handed [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 grabbing 15 rebounds for the Antoinette Brown and Martina Franklin, visiting . Franklin, the Crusaders visiting Lady Ocelots, who won Brittney Ivey added 12 and 11 Madonna University lost 84-73 received an 18-point perform their 11th straight game to points, respectively, helping a to Davenport University. ance from junior guard-for improve to 18-2 overall and 11- balanced Schoolcraft attack. The Crusaders (8-16, 3-5 in ward Caryn Inman (Oxford). Grosse Pointe North Late Davenport layup sinks Crusaders in one-point loss upsets Chargers, 3-1 Davenport University fresh WHAC) into a couple of costly Ocelots emerge man guard Sai-Quan Griffith MEN'S BASKETBALL turnovers and missed shots drove the length of the court which shifted the momentum Joshua Samarco's 36-point State-ranked Livonia for a last-second layup to give Madonna University. in favor of the Panthers. outing lifted Schoolcraft Churchill suffered only its sec PREP HOCKEY the host Panthers a 78-77 MU led by as much as 12 Junior forward and Canton College to a 93-72 victory ond boys hockey setback of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic points, but Davenport battled product D. J. Bridges led the Saturday at Kirtland season in a 3-1 loss Saturday to with a guy coming out of the Conference men's basketball back late in the second half to Crusaders with 25-points. Community College in host Grosse Pointe North at penalty box - who's going to win Saturday over visiting force the Crusaders (8-16,4-4 Senior forward Derrick Mudri Roscommon. Mount Clemens Arena. the bench - and they hit him contributed 19 points off the Augmenting Samarco's Churchill, rated No. 3 in with a long stretch pass. bench in the losing effort for offense for the Ocelots (13-7, 8- Division I, is now 13-2 overall. "The third period we held MU. ' 3) were Korey Spates (20 The Chargers opened the them to two shots and could The Panthers, led by points) and Jon Yeazel (16 scoring at 2:54 of the first peri not score. Their goalie (Erik Griffith's 18 points and 17 more points). od on Dustin Wischmeyer's Rohrkemper,) played really from Ryan Farmer, improved Kirtland's (11-10) top scorer goal from Tyler Cotter and well* to 8-15 and 2-6. was Brian Christian (23 points). Jason Proctor. Scott Lewan was in goal for North's Eric Rohrkemper the Chargers. nW WVA'f J tied it up at 8:44 of the same LADYWOOD 6, LIGGETT 0: period on assists from Mike Prenella Semma scored a hat Neveux and Ben Scarfone on a trick Tuesday as Livonia BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! power play. Ladywood (10-1-1,10-1-1) 1 MAKNIF. JACK Doug Rahaim tallied the blanked host Grosse Pointe .V -". •He*- game-winner on a power play Woods University-Liggett (2- 2* at 6:49 of the second period 10,2-10) in a Michigan Metro Wf from Scarfone and Aaron Girls High School Hockey Davenport. League game played at Anthony Paglino's short- McCann Arena. itfUth Hockey Night handed effort with 15 seconds The Blazers scored three $8 grpup rate ticket for all youth hockey teams left in the second period gave goals in each of the first two the unranked Norsemen ¢6-9- periods. 1) a two-goal cushion. Laura Szwed, Maria s ^^fc:LONDON KNIGHTS "We played well, we just did Rotondo and Elyse Lorenz also n't get.any of the breaks," said tallied goals for the Blazers, Churchill coach Pete Mazzoni, who outshot the Knights 40-12 whose team outshot North 31- on the night. W 7:05 P.M 13. "We scored the second goal Ladywood goalie Michelle on ourselves and the third. We Wyniemko (12 saves) earned Disco Saturday Night had the puck deep in their zone her third shutuout. BD's Mongolian BBQ dance for your dinner contest, Disco Danny special appearance and much more groovy fun for all. GYMNASTICS RESULTS I Center Ice Seating $14 • Executive Reserved $10 | =¾ DOUBLE-DUAL MEET RESULTS (Blue), 9.15; 5. Kelly Tapeila (Blue), 8.8. \.']/\ It--4 Jan. 29 at Plymouth H.S. Balance beam: 1. Pisani (Red), 9.3; 2. Guzik TEAM SCORES: Livonia-Red, 142.80 points; (Red), 9.25; 3. Margarita Lazarevska (Red), 9.2; Salem, 142.30; Livonia-Blue, 142.65; Salem, 4. Powers (Blue), 9,1.; 5. Quint (Blue), 8.85. 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COMPUWARE SPORTS ARENA 14900 BECK ROAD PLYMOUTKiTWR, Ml 48170 www.hDmetownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, February 1,2007 (LW) B3 Precious Jewel: Sparkled as AAU swim coach John Glenn spikers take Salem BY TIM SMITH to limit in Lakes Division clash *'.. --^ STAFF WRITER •- V The Westland John Glenn To countless young swim girls volleyball team put up PREP VOLLEYBALL mers who knew Jewel Cooke, quite a fight Monday in a she was a rare gem. loss to WLAA-Lakes unbelievable whether we're The 98-year-old Cooke, a Division co-leader Salem as winning or losing. Our set former Farmington Hills resi the Rocks won in five games ter Kelly Powers is improv dent who died Jan. 21 in 25-19, 25-14,19-25, 22-25, ing with each game and Illinois, inspired former pool 15-5. practice." pupils such as Patti Poirier The Rockets (11-11-3,. 1-3) during a legendary career as a were led by middle hitters Knights trip Spartans youth swimming coach. Cooke Virginia Butler and Brittany In a WLAA-Lakes mentored girls through Holbrook, who combined Division match Monday, Garden City Parks and for 19 kills and five blocks to host Walled Lake Northern Recreation from 1956-76, lead pace the offense. defeated Livonia Stevenson ing 15 consecutive Amateur Kirstin Kirk led the in four games, 19-25, 25-11, Athletics Union champi defense with 29 digs, while 25-20, 25-22. onships in the process. Amber Sportsman added 13. The loss drops Stevenson "Developing my strokes to be Setter Katie Tratar fin- • to 11-5-1 overall and 1-3 in able to swim at the collegiate ished with 26 assist-to-kills the division. level, I was lucky," said the 49- and three aces. Setter Jill Flaugher had year-old Livonia resident. "I Jansan Falcusan paced 29 assist-to-kills and was was probably not one of her the Rocks with 38 assists, 10 14-for-14 serving for the 'finer swimmers." digs and four service aces. Spartans. But as a pre-teen, Poirier Other standouts for the win Kelly Snitchler added 20 was part of a national record- >- ners were Teresa Coppiellie digs and four kills, while winning 12-and-under medley (18 kills and 17 digs), Amber Sharp had 18 digs. , relay team along with former Lauren Kurtz (11 kills, three Top attack leaders for Garden City residents Kay There were always plenty of smiles to go around whenever there was a reunion of former Garden City AAU swimmers aces and 12 digs), Courtney Stevenson included Hannah McDonald and Sharon and their coach, the late Jewel Cooke (front row, middle). Flanking Cooke in this undated photo are Sharon Burlingame Seiler (17 digs) and Kelly Diebel (10 kills), Laura Burlingame (and former (left) and Kay McDonald (right). Standing is Patti Poirier. McDonald (seven kills and Khalil (nine kills) and Jamie Westland resident Carol five digs). Pounders (six kills). Rusis). They set the record in a swimmers' both athletically never really slowed down, even Despite a broken foot, hip "We struggled with our competition at Erie, Pa. and in other endeavors. For many years after the Garden surgery and other medical hitting tonight," said Salem Hawks rally for win "She taught us lifelong skills, example, Poirier is a high City AAU juggernaut ended. woes, Cooke kept competing in coach Amanda Suder, whose Sarah Schaffer served out like discipline and when you school teacher at Dearborn Although Cooke, in 1976, the USMS, setting many new team is 5-0 in the Lakes. the fifth and deciding game start something, you finish it," Divine Child and she noted stepped away from instructing standards of excellence into "Overall, our hitting per with 10 straight points said Poirier, a Garden City stu many others who swam for swimmers through the Garden her eighties and nineties. centage has been lower than Tuesday in Westland Huron dent of Cooke's from 1967-76. coach Cooke also went on to City Parks and Recreation pro For example, in 1999-2000, it should be. John Glenn Valley Lutheran's come- "And, to not be afraid to fail. become professionals. gram (classes were taught at competing in the 90-to-94 age played very well. They're a from-behind 23-25,19-25, It's OK if you fail, you just have According to Patricia Garden City High School), she group, Cooke set 11 world scrappy team." 25-6,25-16,15-3 triumph to get up and give it a try McKarge, director of Garden went on to teach another gen records and 23 national records. over visiting Canton Agape again. Those skills all made us City Parks and Recreation, "I eration the intricacies of the Even in subsequent years, Churchill tops Vikings Christian. pretty successful as adults." am sure Mrs. Cooke has influ sport. Cooke's competitive zest never Lauren Krupsky finished Schaffer also had five kills Her coaching philosophy enced the lives of many, many really subsided - much to the - with 20 kills and Kyndra and four aces as the Hawks had a lot to do with a huge people. She was truly an amaz Masterful amazement of Poirier. Abron contributed 15 kills improved to 11-1-1 overall string of swimming successes, ing person." Until 1990, she voluntarily "Even recently, she chal . and four blocks Monday as and 5-0 in the Michigan too. For two decades beginning McKarge said the coach taught swim classes for the lenged herself to keep walking host Livonia Churchill (27- Independent Athletic in 1956, her Garden City youth made a dramatic impact on her American Red Cross, wrapping each day in the nursing home 2-1,4-0) downed Walled Conference's Red Division. teams produced countless state own life, beginning when up a 75-year association with even though she was wheel Lake Central in three Emily Helwig added six and national champions and Cooke found room for a "weak, the organization. The Red chair bound," added Poirier. games, 25-13, 25-14, 25-16. kills and two blocks in the swam to 15 consecutive AAU older swimmer" of 12 years of Cross honored her for such dis "She truly lived life to the Churchill, ranked No. 7 in win, while setter Amanda championships. age on her AAU team. tinguished longevity. fullest and challenged others to Class A, also got strong per Gruenewald recorded 16 , Poirier later competed on "Since I could not compete But coaching wasn't her only do the same " formances from setter assists. swim teams at now-defunct well, she encouraged me to contribution to the sport She Cooke is survived by daugh Kelsey McKenzie (32 "We did not play well the Livonia Bentley and Eastern teach and to coach," McKarge was a Canadian breaststroke ters Stephanie (Bob) White, assists), Anna-Marie Gatt first two games, but we Michigan University, always said. champion during college and - Johanna (Bob) Elliott and son (10 digs and four aces) and showed some character the mindful of Cooke's stance: To Cooke urged McKarge to decades later - apparently never Peter (Linda) Cooke, six grand Kelly Archer (13 digs, 18-of- last three games and got the push themselves to the limit pursue degrees in recreation forgot her swimming skills. children, nine great-grandchil 18 serve receive). momentum," Huron Valley whether in speed swimming or and physical education, and In 1981, as a spry 72-year- dren and two great-great The loss drops the Vikings assistant coach Kris Ruth synchronized swimming. that in turn led to her current old, Cooke signed up with a grandchildren. Memorials in to 0-4 in the WLAA's Lakes said. career. United States Masters Cooke's name can be made to Division. . One of a kind Former swimming pupils Swimming program in subur the American Red Cross. Warriors survive in 5 That unwavering approach such as Poirier and McKarge ban Detroit and started a long Sophomore Rebecca enriched lives of the coach's also marveled at how Cooke career. [email protected] I (734)953-2106 Senior Liz Dempsey led Refenes had 13 kills, seven the way with 17 kills and solo blocks and 21 digs three blocks Monday as Tuesday as Metro Phillips took down Belleville's Livonia Franklin (10-13-3, Conference co-leader Steve Coak, 7-1. 3-1) defeated host Canton in Lutheran High Westland But Canton coach Casey a WLAA-Western Division outlasted host Bloomfield FROM PAGE B1 Randolph wasn't around for encounter, 20-25, 25-20, Hills Kingswood in five the finish after being ejected 25-14, 25-21. games, 22-25, 25-17, 25-12, "Scott is a talented young late in the day during a conso "We had a scare as we 12-25,15-12. man," Glenn coach Bill Polk lation-round match officiated came off the bus as Liz "It was a battle," said said. "He just has to keep by Eric Hebestreit. (Dempsey) slipped down Lutheran Westland coach working hard. He's starting to Wayne, meanwhile, was led the bus stairs and injured Kevin Wade, whose team is get his confidence and starting by Jamie Preiss (119) and Jeff her calf muscle," Franklin 17-2-4 overall and 3-2 in the to build on that. Elswick (171), both bringing coach Linda Jimenez said. Metro. "We played well at "We've been on a rollercoast- home crowns. Preiss pinned "We taped it and iced it after times and they played well er the last couple of weeks. We CC's Nieko Ianni with four sec the game. We'll re-evaulate at times. had a lot of ups and downs onds to go in the final period, it (Tuesday)." The Warriors' Kayla today. There were some match while Elswick came up with a Setter Kelly Powers added Gieschen served 17 points es where unfortunately we did two-pointer late in the third 29 assists and four blocks added 30 digs and had five not come out on top. It was period to edge Glenn's Andrew TOM HOFFMEVER i STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER for the victorious Patriots. kills in the win. Lauren kind of bittersweet. Some Hein, 3-1. Lutheran Westland's Matt Edwards (top) pins Belleville's Steve Sherman for a Andrea McCall contributed Schwecke contributed 21 stepped up and some stepped CC had a pair of winners, first place finish in the 145-pound weight class at Saturday's Observerland six kills, while Laura digs. back. It shows where we're at, including lower weights Invitational held at Livonia Churchill. Marshall had six blocks. Both Lutheran Westland but overall I'm not disappoint MVP Shea Hasenaur (135), a Libera Cassie LaPrairie fin setters also contributed as ed." transfer from Birmingham 1:16. And Churchill's Greg ished with eight digs. Julie Jongsma recorded 14 Donnie Watkins (103) and Brother Rice, who scored an Scoring the fastest pin in the Roberts (130) gave the home "I think our strength right assists and served 17 points, unbeaten Corey Phillips (140), impressive technical fall over finals was Lutheran High fans something to cheer about now, believe it or not, is including four aces, while the meet's only repeat champ, Franklin's Jon Roos, 19-4. Westland's Matt Edwards when he pinned Belleville's team chemistry," Jimenez Lauren Gieschen had 12 captured firsts for Canton. The Shamrocks' Joe Kinville (145), who used his signature Brian Augsberger in 3:22. said. "The positive energy is assists. Watkins decisioned Wayne's (189) then pinned cradle move against Belleville's Chad Dunn, 10-5, while Plymouth's Vince Darofli in Steve Sherman in 0:58. [email protected] I (734)953-2123 BOYS SWIM RESULTS Clarenceville girls stay perfect in conference THE WEEK AHEAD BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS SWIMMING WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 92, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 85 (Jan. 30 at Franklin) Friday, Feb. 2 Thursday, Feb. 1 200-yard medley relay: 1. John Glenn (Kevin Chappelle, Josh Eldridge, Jon Whitt, W.L. Northern at Churchill, 7 p.m. Shawn Long), 2:00.27; 2. Franklin (Ken Wood, Bryan Mandeville, Scott Ansteth, The state-ranked Livonia Churchill at Salem, 7 p.m. Galym Tusupov), 2:09.39; 3. John Glenn (Nolan Langlois, Levi Cavender, Andrew Clarenceville girls bowling squad PREP BOWLING W.L Western at Franklin, 7 p.m. Franklin at Northviile, 7 p.m. Thorne, Ja-Cory Frawner), 2:23.18. started slowly Monday, but roared Salem at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Stevenson at W.L. Northern, 7 p.m. 200 freestyle: 1. Shane Shelton (IF), 2:06.25; 2. John Burgess (WJG), 2:11.63; 3. back from a 10-point deficit to Chelsea Hewitt, 144-128; Emily John Glenn at W.L. Central, 7 p.m. W.L. Central at John Glenn, 7 p.m. Joe Michniewicz (LF), 2:17.04. defeat Livonia Ladywood, 20-10, at Northvilie at Wayne, 7 p.m. Wayne at W.L. Western, 7 p.m. 200 individual medley: 1. Nick Anthony (LF), 2:17.35; 2. Ansteth (LF), 2:36.91; 3. Pugmire, 162-126; and Courtney Clarenceville at Luth. North, 7 p.m. GIRLS GYMNASTICS Billy Lyons (WJG), 2:39.81. Woodland Lanes. Johnson, 151-140. Luth. Westland at Clawson, 7 p.m. 50 freestyle: f. Matt Espy (WJG), 24.13; 2. Mike Wood (LF), 24.86; 3. Long (WJG), Clarenceville, ranked fourth in Saturday, Feb. 3 Huron Valley at Franklin Road, 7:30 p.m. 26.37. Division II, is now 10-0 overall in Bentley lifts C'ville boys Canton Invitational, 10 a.m. 1-meter diving: 1. Whitt (WJG), 206.60 points; 2. Thorne (WJG), 121.70. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREP BOWLING the Wayne-Oakland Bowling Brandon Bentley's 299 in the sec Thursday, Feb. 1 100 butterfly: 1. Anthony (LF), 1:00.56; 2. Ansteth (LF), 1:06.2; 3. Chappelle (WJG), Conference, while Ladywood is 4-6. ond game helped the Clarenceville Saturday, Feb. 3 1:09.39. K.W. Regina at Ladywood, 6:30 p.m. Tri-County Inv. at Five Star Lanes, noon. 100 freestyle: 1. Espy (WJG), 53.93; 2. M. Wood (LF), 59.18; 3. Andy Rossiter (LF), Ladywood jumped out to a 10-0 boys defeated Novi-Detroit Catholic Luth. North at Clarenceville, 6:30 p.m. PREP SKIING 1:00.5. lead by winning both Baker games, Central, 17-13, in a Wayne-Oakland Clawson at Luth. Westland, 6:30 p.m. 500 freestyle: 1. Shelton (LF), 5:46.62; 2. Burgess (WJG), 6:04.45; 3. Michniewicz Wednesday, Jan. 31 153-149 and 150-147, along with Bowling Conference boys match Macomb Christian at Huron Valley, 7 p.m. (LF), 6:14.25. Ladywood vs. Nov! totals, 303-296. Monday at Woodland Lanes. Saturday, Feb. 3 200 freestyle relay: 1. John Glenn (Espy, Lyons, Eldridge, Whitt), 1:40.04; 2. at Alpine Valley, 3:30 p.m. Nov! invitational, 8 a.m. Franklin (Rossiter, Anthony, M. Wood, Shelton), 1:44.88; 3. Franklin (Ansteth, The Trojans, however, regrouped The Trojans led 6-4 after the GIRLS COMPETITIVE CHEER Tusupov, Michniewicz, Tyler Lee), 1:54.55. PREP HOCKEY with team totals of 883-944-1,827 Baker games with 206-221-427, Saturday, Feb. 3 100 backstroke: 1. Chappelle (WJG), 1:08.02; 2. K. Wood (LF), 1:13.3; 3. Jon Lara Friday, Feb. 2 led by junior Kayla Barber's 224-175 while CC had 213-178-391. Ladywood Invitational, 1:30 p.m. (WJG), 1:19.24. Churchill vs. W.L. Northern two-game set. In match play, CC took a 12-7 lead MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 100 breaststroke: 1. Thorne (WJG), 1:18.18; 2. Eldridge (WJG), 1:23.05; 3. Mandeville at Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. Other Clarenceville scorers includ by winning all but one point and the Saturday, Feb. 3 (LF), 1:28.72. Franklin vs. Pinckney 400 freestyle relay: 1. John Glenn (Espy, Lyons, Burgess, Whitt). 3:47.07; 2. Franklin ed senior Erica Charboneau, 177- opening game team totals by 161 pins. Henry Ford at Schoolcraft, 3 p.m. * at Kensington Valley Ice House, 6 p.m. (Shelton, M. Wood, Anthony, Rossiter), 3:54.35; 3. Franklin (K. Wood, Mandeville, Aquinas College at Madonna, 3 p.m. > 196; sophomore Amanda JJ>ailey, But sparked by Bentley, Saturday, Feb. 3 Michniewicz, Eric Madaj), 4:27.1. . 151-215; senior Danielle Fecso, 175- Clarenceville rallied and captured WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL - Dual meet records: John Glenn, 1-6 overall; Franklin, 1-3 overall. Franklin v& Woodhaven Saturday, Feb. 3 LIVONIA STEVENSON 113, DEXTER 72 (Jan. 30 at Stevenson) 193; and junior Sara Brown, 156- the second game with a team total of at Brownstown Ice Box, 1:30 p.m. 200-yard medley relay: Stevenson (Jeff Pauza, Joey Wingett, Robert Luke, Ryan 165. 1,118, along with totals by 15 pins, Ladywood vs. Northviile Henry Ford at Schoolcraft, 1 p.m. Scott), 1:44.64; 200 freestyle: Kyle Hermann (LS), 1:50.11; 200 individual medley: "It was not a good way to start O- 1,988-1,973. at Arctic Pond, 6:30 p.m. Madonna at Aquinas College, 1 p.m. Kirk Kumbier (D), 2:06.5; 50 freestyle: Hermann (LS), 23.88; 1-meter diving: Jeff 10," Clarenceville coach Pam Jones Senior Andrew Abbott won both PREP WRESTLING ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Kinsvater (LS), 199.88 points; 100 butterfly: Luke (LS),' 56.25; 100 freestyle: Travis Thursday, Feb. 1 Hatt (LS), 48.47 (breaks pool record of 48.92 held by Keith Faik); 500 freestyle: said, "and at Ladywood's house. match points with games of 181 and Thursday, Feb. 1 Whalers at Sarnia Sting, 7:35 p.m. Ben Steavenson (D), 5:09.2; 200 freestyle relay: Stevenson (Hatt, Michael Cruce, They were rolling the ball really well 234. Other top games were rolled by W.L. Central at Churchill, 6:30 p.m. Scott, Hermann), 1:33.6; 100 backstroke: Jeff Pauza (LS), 55.31; 100 breaststroke: and I was worried, but our girls senior Mark Zupancic (235), fresh Franklin at W.L. Western, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 Hatt (LS), 1:01.85; 400 freestyle relay: Stevenson (Hermann, Charles Turlo, Cruce, buckled down and won match points man Christian Grates (195), and Salem at Stevenson, 6:30 p.m. Whalers vs. Erie Otters Pauza), 3:28.47. and games to shut them down." freshman Jason Bertera (155), the John Glenn at W.L. Nothern, 6:30 p.m. at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. Stevenson 2nds: Cruce, 200 IM (2:06.79); 100 freestyle (53.02); Turlo, 500 Saturday, Feb. 3 Ladywood's two-game totals were latter whom had the high-game Plymouth at Wayne, 6:30 p.m. freestyle (5:15.89); Geverink, 100 butterfly (59.33); Brendan Schoff, 100 back Friday, Feb. 2 Whalers vs. London Knights stroke (1:03.82); 3rds: 200 medley relay (Jimmy Vayis, David Bladecki, Geverink, (279) at the recent Oakland County back-to-back 735s for a 1,470. Lathrup at Clarenceville, 5 p.m. at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. Jerome Pesta), 1:53.12; Bryan Bielecki, 200 IM (2:15.31); Luke McCay, diving Among the Ladywood scorers Tournament. (149.33); 200 freestyle relay (Daniel Schoff, Adam Dabkowski, Jared Diebel, Sam Saturday, Feb. 3 MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE Loria), 1:42.6; Wingett, 100 breaststroke (1:05.11); 400 freestyle relay (Chris Behter, included Melissa Handschumacher, Clarenceville is 6-3-1 in the con Memphis Invitational, 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 Scott, Diebel, Luke), 3:46.22. Stevenson's dual meet record: 7-1 overall. 142-162; Janelle Earns, 136-179; ference, while CC is 7-2-1. Dundee Invitational, 10 a.m. Ignition at California Cougars, 7:35 p.m. (*) Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, February 1,2007 PICK THE PROS www.hometowniife.com SY8RADEM0NS wins or losses. Smith said. "That's when I'll step back. It's just real STAFF WRITER 'We just try to play basic football," said Smith, ly rewarding and humbling. It's just a joy to watch who played high school football at Redford Union. the boys and seeing what I can do. It's been tremen Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith would be envious of "We'll run the slot-I (formation), but I might dous." Fred Miller. change up. I teach fundamentals, try to build a Smith can't stop now anyway. That's because the Livonia Falcons varsity coach foundation and hope they grow and learn. I like to That's because his son Matthew, 12, who has knows a thing or two about winning Super Bowls ... put game plans together, see how they progress. We played two seasons each at the freshman and JV in the Western Lakes Junior Football League. don't win all the time, but we win our fair share. My levels, becomes eligible to play for his dad at varsitv Smith has been coaching junior league football thing is to always play hard and do your best." level. for the past 35 years, starting in 1972 with the The thought of coaching another season never And Smith embraces the idea of coaching his Falcons as an assistant coach under Bill Rice before gets old for the 55-year-old Smith, who works own son. He has no reservations. taking over as the varsity head coach in 1973. inside for the Detroit Police Department's Violent "I'm looking forward to it," he said. And Smith has put together quite an impressive Crimes Task Force Unit. He's even convinced his wife, Beth, once a non- resume in 275 games, going 214-50-11, including 30 When August rolls around and conditioning football fan, to take an interest. winning seasons (11 undefeated), and winning two starts, Smith begins to mold a team of varsity play "She loves it, she's very supportive," he said. 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Smith also coached brothers Mike and Jeff Gait. from a little boy to a young man made me realize Micallef, a retiree from Ford Motor Co. who He's also got real sense of humor to coach as long who later went on to play at Redford Catholic what a truly remarkable man Fred is," said Michael spends his winters as a "snowbird" in Venice, Fla. as he has." Central High and Hillsdale College. Rotter, Falcon Unit Director and Football "I've been around him for 25 years and the kids Despite the impressive record., Micallef said Smith said he'll probably view Sunday's Super Commissioner for the Livonia Junior Athletic have so much respect for him. I can't explain it. Smith has it all in perspective. Bowl in Miami from his own home. League. "He demands only that the players give He's just great. His leadership keeps everything "If you don't succeed, it's not the end of the world When asked who he was rooting for, Smith didn't^ iheir all and leave nothing on the field. going." and that's why he's been successful," Micallef said. hesitate. , "What is totally amazing is that the LJAL is a Micallef and Smith are also adept at playing the "He wants his kids to put out the extra effort, but "Dungys from Michigan, I'd like to see him win,' * ] first-come signup, and not a tryout team. And yet role of good cop, bad cop. They've got the routine he's never preached winning, and the kids respect said the Falcons coach. " * he has recorded that many victories. That alone down pat. and understand that." Coaches come and go in the NFL, but Smith tells you what kind of coach he is." "I'm very emotional, a holler guy, rah-rah," Smith Smith also keeps tabs on his former players. appears to be on his way to a Joe Paterno-like Sonny Micallef, Smith's assistant the past 17 sea admits. Til read them the riot act when I have to, Many have excelled at the collegiate and high school tenure in the WUFL. sons, started as a field director in the LJFL in 1981 but I'll also praise them. You can only beat them level. "They'll have to carry him off the field,"Micalle f - and sent two of his sons, Ryan and Randy (now the down so much or you'll lose them. Sonny is the guy Among Smiths former standouts from Stevenson said. "He just loves teaching the game all these offensive coordinator at Walled Lake Central who smoothes things over. We have a very good High include David Hall, a former Michigan quar years." '. 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' The 2007 Michigan or the WTU headquarters at for students currently in The WYAA offers programs Recreation and Parks (800) 274-5471. grades 3-8, conducted by the including: T-Ball (ages 5-6), Association Hoops Challenge, You can also visit Livonia Stevenson baseball Coach-Pitch with machine (7- sponsored by the City of www.whitetailsunlimited.com r\ »"* coaching staff, will be from 1- 8), Mustang (9-10), Bronco Livonia Department of Parks for more information. i 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, (11-12), Pony (13-14), Colt (15- and Recreation, will be Friday, at the high school fieldhouse. 16), Palamino (17-18), along Feb. 23 at the Livonia Hunter Safety The hitting session involves with girls slow-pitch and fast- Community Recreation Center, The City of Livonia proper grip, stance, balance, pitch softball. located at 15100 Hubbard (at Department of Parks and stride and swing. The field ses For more information, call Five Mile Road. Recreation will hold a hunters r •... r .' " sion gives participants the (734) 421-0640 (during nor Registration, from 11:30 safely class from 6-9:30 p.m. chance to learn proper glove mal business hours or. 10 a.m. a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is free. Friday, March 9 and 9 a.m.-5 techniques, footwork, position until noon Saturday and 7-9 Awards will be given to the p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the •a ' ing, throwing and drills. p.m. Wednesdays; leave a mes first- and second-place finish Livonia Community Recreation The cost is $35. Enrollment sage). ers in the following age groups Center, located at 15100 is limited to the first 60 regis You can also visit for boys and girls: 8-9,10-11, Hubbard (at Five Mile Road). trants. www.wyaa.org. 12-13,14-15. Hunter safety allows individu Wayne-Westland Soccer League's under-10 Firecrackers finished in first place For more information, call Winners advance to one of als of all ages, 10 and up, to gain with an 8-1 season. In the regular season and tournament play, they scored 66 Stevenson varsity baseball Churchill Hall of Fame five area levels of competition an understanding of proper goals, giving up only 18. goals to their opponents. They posted four shutouts, coach Rick Berryman at (734) The Livonia Churchill with the state championship techniques, legal requirements including and 11-0 win. Members of the Firecrackers include (back row, from 455-8623; or e-mail Athletic Patrons will stage Sunday, April 15 at the Palace and a wide variety of equipment. left): coach Dale Charron Venessa Gocai, Jaclyn Richter, Amanda Beliger, [email protected]. their fifth annual Hall of Fame of Auburn Hills, Any person born on or after Jan. Navreet Bhangu, assistant coach Michelle Lavin, Lydia Derr, Haley Perkins; dinner 6 p.m. Thursday, March For more information, call 1, I960 must receive certifica^ (front row, from left) Gabrielle Charron, Katelyn Rodriguez, Rachel Charron, Young pitchers clinic 22 at Italian-American Club in (734) 466-2410. tions in order to obtain a hunt Jamie Nutt and Rachel Lavin. The Livonia Stevenson High Livonia. ing license. All participants must baseball coaching staff will Among the honorees are for bring a bag lunch. Children ages conduct a clinic to learn the mer basketball standout Ken Roster spots remain avail 11-and-under must be accompa basics of pitching for current Landini, boys basketball coach able for the Westland Youth nied by an adult. grades 3-8 from 10 a.m. to Pat Montagano and the 1972 Athletic Association girls The fee is $15. Advance reg noon Saturday, March 10, at undefeated Charger football freshman basketball program istration, which begins Feb. 5, the school's fieldhouse. team coached by Ken (ages 9-11). will be at the LCRC office. The two-hour clinic with Kaestner. Registration is from 10 a.m. Space is limited. teach young pitchers proper Several members of the '72 until noon Saturdays and 7-9 For more information, call throwing mechanics, injury football team still need to be p.m. Wednesdays at the (734) 466-2410. prevention, wind-up, stretch, located. WYAA's Lange Compound, pick-off moves and the For more information, or to 6050 Farmington Road (north Girls slowpitch mechanics of different pitch reserve a spot at the banquet, of Ford Road). Mail-in and fax-in registra ers. Parents and coaches are call the Churchill Athletic For more information, call tion for the City of Livonia welcome to attend. Office at (734) 744-2650, Ext. during regular business hours Department of Parks and The cost is $35. Enrollment 46117. or leave a voice mail at (734) Recreation girls 10- and 13- is limited to the first 40 regis 421-0640. and-under slowpitch softball trants. SHS orientation will be from Feb. 19 through For more information, call Livonia Stevenson will host Livonia Y leagues March 2. Stevenson varsity baseball its annual incoming ninth- n The Livonia Family YMCA Walk-in registration follows coach Kick Berryman at (734) grade orientation night begin is offering a youth basketball from Feb. 26 through March 9 455-8623; or e-mail ning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 league for boys and girls ages or until enrollment limit is Cheer champions [email protected]. at the high school. 5-14, (League play starts reached. Registration forms The Livonia Stevenson freshman girls competitive cheer team, coached by The orientation is open to all March 3.) will be sent to schools in Eric Kaltz, finished first in their division Jan. 20 at the Brighton Invitational. WYAA basebail-sball middle school eighth graders n Registration is underway January or can be obtained the Team members include: Courtney Adkins, Kristina Allen, Shannon Angel, Registration for the 39th arid their parents that are con for the Livonia Y spring soccer Parks and Recreation counter Rachel Buttigieg, Jordan Cumbo, Chelsea Davis, Lauree Glover, Heather season for Westland Youth sidering attending Stevenson for boys and girls ages 3-8, inside the Livonia Community Hourigan, Emily Korpela, Casey Krist, Sara Lubanski, Holiy Mykolaitis, Ashley Athletic Association baseball in the fall of 2007. (Students along with boys and girls Recreation Center, 15100 Naubert, Gina Pearson, Hannah Smith, Amanda Sonkiss and Tiffany Strobl. The and softball will begin must be accompanied by a par under-9, -10 and -11. (The sea Hubbard (at Five Mile Road). JV Spartans, coached by Jen Combest, was runner-up, while the varsity Saturday, Feb. 3 (through ent.) son runs April 14 through June Registration is open to all squad, coached by Marcia and Erin Hermann, placed fifth. March 31) at the WYAA's The program includes meet 2). girls residing in the Livonia or ing athletic department coach Fees vary. Clarenceville public school dis es and current athletes of all For more information, call tricts. sports program in the (734) 261-2161. The season will be June and PREP SKI RESULTS OVER 30 HOCKEY Stevenson Competition Gym. July with scrimmage played on PREP SKI RESULTS Cydney Seigerman (W8), 38.91; 3. Corby (LL- FINAL LIVONIA MEN'S OVER 30 Participants can obtain infor CHS spring tryouts Wednesday .evenings. LIVONIA LADYWOOD-SACRED HEART 14 SH), 42.28; 4. Berry PUZZL A FLORIDA LUXURY CONDO New-Oct. 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Full V Homes %nlsl 4588 Juftfeefisfttai carpet & windows. $650+ some with fireplace basement, attached garage, ' CALL NOW! utilities. 248-646-8505 •HEAT/WATER INCL BIRMINGHAM, |U78 MatlaiisseResifetS 4SSS IMAgocy • CLUBHOUSE • Clubhouse 1943 Henrietta. 2 bdrm, bsmt, washer/dryer included. $850. Farmington (866) 238-1153 734-645-5382 .J4988 Mat&eiiKiSiSss 457B. PfCpwiyllfetagessKM JAMESTOWN APTS. SOUTH LYON • PET WELGOME (734)261-7394 washer/ dryer, fenced yard. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts On West Park Dr. MEADOWS OF SOUTH LYON • MODEL UNIT $850/mo. (248) 515-9228 45SB isSMJQiJliofiTs^ w&w.yorkcommunities,com PLYMOUTH-2 bedroom ranch. with garages available. Just S. of Pontiac Tr. 2&3 bdrm, starting at$750. Stove and fridge. Pets nego ^4108...., Tsms Share Centals 4S90, .HaiiseSife@Sef*8 Spacious 1 and 2 BIRMINGHAM--.2 bdrm with • Rents starting at $735. www.cmiproperties.net Laundry. Pet friendly. basement, 1188 Bird St. 14 tiable. $775/mo. Call: :^lia Vacsition Rssart/R&rrtals PB .Csny^scsitCars . No security deposit. 248-767-4207 bdrm apartments 734-717-7643, 734-717-3452 ! WESTLAND WOODS mile/Woodward $775/mo. 4810,;..l:fMftH3rs ' free Rent Specials with Balcony. Bob (248) 360-2095 on select units. . NOVI-MAIN STREET AREA. Country Court and Village PLYMOUTH 3 bdrm, ranch |4140 Rooms For Rsnt 4623 Home He^iii Care ShareNet Realty 248-642-1620 Located on 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Washer/ SOUTH LYON Cherry Hill near 1 and 2 bedrooms, lots of w/bsmt,. C/A. All appliances. UM, ...... Kaiis/Suiftgs $3B HoitsssFDrTi)*^ Grand River Dryer, Private Entrance & Merrlman amenities including inter CANTON- Female looking for Super clean. Immediate. Balcony. 248-348-0626 EHO com or private entry, !$f D Rssi&afs Vo feshira 248-477-3990 roommates, 2200 sq. ft. 4 $1095. 734-718-3495 .-'-WOW!! Call for Details* cathedral ceilings, walk-in PLYMOUTH 1 & 2 bdrm. bdrm. 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REDFORD TWO GREAT SOUTHFIELD 3 Bedroom, SECTION 8 APARTMENTS apt., walking distance to min. Molly. 248-705-8281. COMMERCE TWP.- 4 bdrm, 2 Grandriver W. of Power. LOCATIONS! WESTLAND CAPRI APTS. APPROVED. 16601 Ryiand, (313) 274-4765 downtown, washer & dryer bath, bsmt, 2 car garage, 248-474-4898 avail, plenty of storage, $850/ Spacious One bedroom apt. FARMINGTON HILLS - Park Call: 248-408-1112 OLDE REDFORD TOWN- CALL ABOUT WINTER fenced yard, a/c. Great www.yorkcommiinities.oom mo . 243-767-0089. homes from $595. Just min Motel. Furnished rooms, effi „3ME 2 bdrm, carpet, blinds, schools. Tom: 248-346-2385 REDFORD- $850 or purchase FIVE, Five, Five. utes from 1-696, 1-96, M-10 RENT SPECIALS ciency & apts from $150/week. femt, heat, water, cable. $850 PLYMOUTH Country setting! and M-39. Come visit your new No deposit. 248-474-1324 DEARBORN HTS,- 2 bdrm, option, N/5, W/Beech, 3 bdrm ^security. 248-735-0877 FARMING!ON HILLS ONE MONTH FREE bunaglow, bsmt & garage. 2 bdrm. WINTER SPECIAL To Qualified Studio, 1 & 2 Large 1 Bedroom available home todayl Features include: California Style Apts. updated, fenced yard, pets ok, $150/a week, all appliances, 9 Free water garage. $799/mo. Option avalf. Many updates incl new Modern bldg. Country setting. Bdrm Applicants. Gorgeous • 1 bedroom from S565 kitchen. No pets. 1 1/2 mo. <•: BIRMINGHAM all utilities incl. 313-363-6396 e Fully equipped kitchens 4020] 313-999-6728 rachway.com 31600 9 Mile. 248-473-0035 new kitchens and baths. • Water included sec. 248-344-7466 | 1 MONTH FREE Available in town Birmingham. PLYMOUTH Park Manor Apts • On site laundry • Cathedral ceilings FARMINGTON HILLS-2 bdrm, €TO Qualified Studio, 1 & 2 FARMINGTON HILLS 555 S. Old Woodward. - Move in special! 2 bdrm non • Carport • Balconies BIRMINGHAM, DOWNTOWN 1 bath, appro*. 1000 sq.ft., 4 REDFORD- Attractive 3 bed & Bedroom Applicants, ANNGIE APTS. Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 smoking $560. Includes heat • 24 hour service • Carport 2 bath, 2 bdrm. Washer, dryer. car garage,. Immediate occu room, basement, option'to buy fgorgeotis new kitchens and FREE HEATI 1 bedroom & water. No pets. 1 parking Please Call: • Fully carpeted 2 parking (1 covered), Pets. pancy. $950. 313-368-8028 available. $800, 248-788-1823 ipiaths,, Available in town GARDEN CITY 1 &2 bdrm • Vertical biinds $505. 9'MHe/Middlebelt apt., ffeat & water incl. $550 space per apt. 734-454-9274 248-557-1582, 586-754-7816 $1400/mo, 248-421-3113 _ Birmingham at the . . • Great location to mails FARMINGTON WILS Beautify! ROYAL OAK & SOUTHFIELD- 24S-4?8rT489 Ibdrrri. $630. 2 bdrm. Mint WAYNE - 1 bdrm, perfect! • Livonia school system BIRMINGHAM, DOWNTOWN executive home in excellent 2 bdrm, hardwood floors, M'- .^SSBuilding. . cond: 313-645-0348 PLYMOUTH Very safe! Water and heat Gorgeous 1,00(3 sqft. Granite neighborhood. $2800/m,o. appliances. Large yard. Ip'tvfiGhelis <24ft)545-1-191. •". • Farmington Hills PRINCETON COURT GARDEN CITY-Non Smoking, incl. $395/mo. We love cats! (734) 261-5410 in kitchen & bath, hardwood 248-489-5905, 248-497-9851 248-388-6853. GEDAftBROOkE APTS. 1 Bedrooms Call: (248) 879-6540 floors. $1525. 248-877-3261 BIRMINGHAM 1 bdrm duplex. Appliances, FARMINGTON HILLS- Execu TAYLOR - 3 bdrm ranch. Newly 1 BDRM. 1 MONTH FREE Control your own heat Westland EHO One stop shopping for the no pets, $450/mo. Leave tive Ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 remodeled kitchen, bath, laun Water & Carport included Ranch style/private entry WAYNE A $0 MOVE-IN! BIRMINGHAM TOWNHOUSE area's finest rentals. We message at: (734) 425-5305 car garage, fireplace, bsmt. dry, windows, doors & carpet. Call for details: Michigan/Merriman, 1 bdrm, Hawthorne Club 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, full bsmt, take pride in ottering a 248-478-0322 $18Q0/mo+sec 248-788-0719 $800/mo.+sec. 313-779-4732 KEEGO HARBOR/ (734) 459-6640 EHO newly updated. Free heat & Apartments hardwood, all amenities, no unique variety of updated WEST BLOOMFIELD water. $485/mo.734-459-1160 pets. $1100. 248-901-0425 FERNDALE- Updated 3'bdrm, UPDATED IN BERKLEY one and two bedroom Farmington Hills Large studio, 1 & 2 bedroom family/dining room, bsmt, 2 bdrm, 1 bath home w/ fin apartments and townhomes LIMITED TIME! BLOOMFIELD HILLS 2 bdrm, KENDALLWQOD apts. in small, quiet complex, PLYMOUTH WAYNE- SENIOR DISCOUNT appliances. Wood floors. ished bsmt garage; Immediate throughout Birmingham 2 bath, lakefront, renovated, APARTMENTS next to park. West Bloomfield SAVE $1200 1 bedroom apt. $500, 1 MONTH FREE $875/mo. + sec 313-999-4540 occupancy. $800/mo. from only $699. Call for $895/mo., heat incluaed. 1 & 2 Bedroom apts schools. Rents from $500 IN RENT AYR/ heat/ water incl. Call John Apap 248-225-9858 details and your personal Call: 734-765-1706 On Select Units! 248-891-4203, 248-891-1918 GARDEN CITY 4 bdrm, 2 bath, Available. includes water. Furnished PLYMOUTH PARK APTS. Kannett, Wilson & appointment. EHO. apts. also available. FREE HEAT 3 1/2 car garage, 1/2 acre lot. Rents starting at $745. 40325 Plymouth Rd. Whitehouse Realtors The Benelcke Group No security deposit. 248-681-8309 WESTLANO - 1 & 2 bdrm, 2 & WATER $1200/mo. + sec. 29620 1 bedroom baths, Washer/Dryer, Private CLAWSON/ROYAL OAK Dawson. (734)564-1010 889 S. Old Woodward, 248-736-1635 Free Rent Specials Heat & water included Entrance & Balcony. Broadacre at Manitou - N. Birmingham 48009 on select units. LINCOLN PARK 'With approved credit* 734-459-1711 EHO LIMITED AVAILABILITY of 14 Mile, E. off Crooks. GARDEN CITY- BRICK RANCH Located on Deluxe 1 & 2 bedrooms. WOW! Must see these Great Room, fireplace, bsmt, WEST BLOOMFIELD AREA CLAWSON- Clean brick town- Starting at $399 a month. 734-416-5840 CALL NOW! CREDIT NOT A PROBLEM!- 12 Mile W. of Orchard Lk. WESTLAND 1 bdrm carriage beautifully updated 2 attached 2 car garage. Call house. 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths. Quiet, private balcony's, (866) 262-3697 15 & Orchard Lake $675+ utilities. 248-646-8505 248-553-0240 house. Newly remodeled. Quiet bdrm., 1.5 bath townhomes Don or Cyndi Castelli storage, laundry, ceiling Merriman Rd. Btwn with custom moldings & 734-525-7900 4 bdrm., 2 bath, bsmt. 2 car Plymouth neighborhood. Water incl. No garage. $2000/mo/negotiable. fans w/ lights & blinds. Dets. $575. 734-721-1959 pm Ann Arbor Tr. & paint, bsmts., private yards, FARMINGTON HILLS/ HUNTINGTON WOODS 248-356-7800 For the best auto 313-386-6720 Warren Rd. carports. Check out our LIVONIA WESTLAND-2 brjrrrv 1.5 bath 19'x1?' master bedroom! 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1400sq.fi., classifications dieuk www.cmiprcpsrties.Ret WEST BLOOMFIELD- Lake 8 Mi. Farmington Area. LIVONIA close to all schools. Washer & S925 /mo. EHO fenced yard, pets OK. out the Observer & GREENWOOD APTS $1500/mo. 248-752-4016 front, 3 bdrm w/walkout bsmt ". bdrm. Ail utilities included. dryer hook-up. $600 + sec. The Beneicke Group & 100ft. on Middle Straits, all Is Now Leasing. Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms. Eccentric Newspaper. Mo pets, non-smoking. $700. deposit. Call: (248) 892-0262 ^Westland ParkAptsT^ (248) 642-8S86 INKSTER- 3 bdrm brick ranch, appliances. $1600/mo,. incl "It's all about ^=~. • First Mo. FREE Rent 248-496-9409 C/A. Carport. Pool. dining room, bsmt, garage, heat. 248360-5394 with good credit and 13 From $565 RESULTS1 LIVONIA- 2 Bdrm. Immediate $750; 3 bdrm brick ranch, mo. lease. For info 50% off 1st 3 Months Westland Northville-Oowntown Condo WESTIAND-$1050. 4 bdrm, occupancy, $500/mo. + Sec $650. Option. 248-788-1823 rS^ 248-345-1993 W/good credit! On Fairbrook. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1st floor den, family rm, 2.5 Dep. + util. No pets. Section Call: (734) 453-8811 No-smoking. $300 /mo. + bath, 1.5 garage, ig. yard. Hon 8 welcome. (734)425-0000 LIVONIA FOR THE electric. Call: 586-703-0909 20925 Metrovlew - 2 Bed Wallis Group, 313-563-4211 LIVONIA 5 Mile/Middtebelt. RENT STARTING rooms, bath, laundry facili Plymouth NORTHVILLE - Northridge WESTLAND- 3 bdrm. duplex, Deluxe 1 unit, washer & Condo, 1250 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 ties. Lovely home on 2 dryer hookup. Starting at acres! Walk to Founders nice, affordable, updated, Spectacular Rates bath upper unit, appliances, fenced, carpeted. Merriman/ S640. 248-521-1978 $950/mo. Call 734-536-4521 Park. Stove & fridge, wash Starting At $549 ORCHARDS OF RATE AS A er/dryer and Free water! Palmer. (313)418-9905 NEWBURGH PLYMOUTH 1 bdrm., 1 bath, Immediate Occupancy. Call WESTLAND Ford/l-275 area. 3 FREE HEAT for appointment. $900 NORTHVILLE/NOVI • 1 & 2 Bedroom plans 1 garage, balcony, heat, laun bdrm, 1.5 bath, brick ranch 248-476-6792 YEAR END SALE! Newly Upgraded • Playground Area dry, non-smoking / pets. w/bsmt, carpet, C/A. Clean. No Move in Winter and benefit • Pool & Clubhouse $760/mo. (734)455-1487 pets. $900/mo. 734-591-9163 from our lowest prices of 1 & 2 Bedrooms LIVONIA 3 bdrm. 1 bath home • Carport Included Security Deposit $99 Security Deposit* the year on all of our Plymouth Manor w/garage & bsmt. Good unique and beautifully dec $200 cond., good area. $800/mo. orated one and two bed (734) 729-5090 Could be $0 down or rent to 24 Hour Emergency Maintenanes Close to downtown 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath 8 room apartments from only www, yo rkc o m ni u n itl es. c o m own. 734-521-0235 " "MOW* '? •Convenient to 1-96 $675. Updates galore, as Plymouth! 936 sq. ft. BIRMINGHAM- 2 bdrm, 1 734-455-3880 LIVONIA 3 bdrm, brick ranch, 1 most feature custom mold 1 Bedroom bath, appliances. Renovated. F^ECW^Jl "* •Livonia Schools ings, de-signer paint, cov www.yo rkco m m ii n i tie s. com Hardwood floors, garage. 2.5 car garage, fenced yard, Westland- 728sq.ft. $575 'S r •0PEN7DAYS! ered parking and cherry $975/mo. 248-722-1877 finished bsmt., appliances in 1> wood flooring. EHO Awesome Location! Heat/Water large kitchen. $1150 mo. *J 1ST MONTH FREE "Select apfc. Conditions apply. Included CANTON 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 810-229-7968 $99 Deposit* Appliances. No pets. Ford/ (New residents only THE TREE TOPS REDFORD -1 BDRM Spacious 1 Bdrm Sheldon area. $865/mo. Call LIVONIA 3 bdrm. brick ranch, Novi Road N. of 8 Mile FIRST MONTH FREE "some restrictions apply with approved credit) 248-514-0585 2bath, 1900sq.ft., fin.bsmt., WESTLAND -and- $99 Security Deposit* 734-721-6699 EHO 1 year lease. appliances, 2 car. $1700. D&H Livonia schools, 3 bdrm, 1 TREE TOP MEADOWS Inci: central air, private Very clean apartments NORWAYNE 2 & 3 bdrm. Property 248-888-9133 bath, 1000 sq.ft., no garage/ 10 Mile W. of storage, walk-in closets. Excellent maintenance Custom kitchen, laundry, car basement, option to own. Premier Luxury Meatiowbrook WESTLAND BEAUTIFUL Central air, intercom LIVONIA 3 bdrm, newly $875/mo. 734-674-5739 }>C Apartment '- 2 bdrm also available. peting, deck, garage, fenced. remodeled, on wooded acre. (313) 937-3319 EHO Brand new large 1 bdrm. Appliances include dish From $569. 313-475-8309 i J Commiinitv (248) 348-9590 Ceramic tiie, $400/mo. 32457 washer and more. $950/mo. + dep. No pets. *Some restrictions apply Sect 8 ok. 734-453-2923 .Lenawee. (734) 658-8823 No pets Westland- 2bdrm. Full bsmt. Mobile Home Rentals Mon.-fri. 9-6, Sat. 12-4 Clean, neat. Quiet neighbor LIVONIA - 3 bdrm ranch, Brookwood rarms hood. Immediate occupancy. 1000 sq.ft., 2 full bath, fin (734) 729-6636 From $645/mo. Credit check. ished hemt ? nnr narane CANTON - We have homes for $EWYEAR SPECIAL Call Jamie: 734-721-8111 $115( rent. Pets welcome. 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