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BY DARRELL CLEM area where he has lived "much longer than most One day before Monday's meeting, residents STAFF WRITER What do you think about this story? of you have been in politics." had their own meeting at nearby Abundant E-mail your responses to City officials could find themselves in a court Life Church to discuss their plan of action. A newly formed Westland homeowners group [email protected]. battle over Maida's Woods. They could face a Jim Rubasky issued a prepared statement has blasted a proposed condominium project in lawsuit if they try to block the developer's plans early this week saying that residents want to I their neighborhood, saying it could intrude on a without legal justification, but Luckett protect what natural areas are left in wetlands area and threaten wildlife. Department of Environmental Quality can implied Monday that residents may file suit Westland — and the plants and animals that In a show of solidarity, about 25 residents review the 14-acre site. unless the project is rejected. live there. Monday night attended a Westland City Council Council President William Wild also prom­ The issue has prompted residents to form "When we take the V out of Westland, what meeting to oppose a developer's plans to build ised he will schedule.a study session on the pro­ the Westland Wetlands Conservancy Group, do we have? No wetlands left, if we continue 40 detached condos on the south side of Palmer posed development before the plan is revived and they said they will try to win support from with current city policy and enforcement," he Road, between John Hix and Hannan. for a vote. other environmental groups. said. "We are the voice for Mother Nature," said The latest developments left Judy Rubasky's Residents also are concerned about declin­ "It is time for a change," Rubasky added resident Judy Rubasky, member of the new husband, Jim, choking back tears as he ing property values, traffic congestion and later. "We must be the change we wish to see Westside Westland Homeowners Action addressed the council. whether the city is placing the potential for in this world. We need to think globally and Committee. "Tonight I see the American Dream at work," new tax revenues above quality-ofdife issues. act locally in Westland. There is no business Residents scored a first-round victory by con­ he said. They earlier took their concerns to a to be done on a dead planet" vincing city officials to. delay a site plan vote for Longtime resident James Luckett implored Westland Planning Commission, which rec­ Maida's Woods condos until the Michigan city leaders to protect the peace and quiet of an ommended that council approve the site plan. [email protected] I (734)953-2110 Carjacker strikes 4th time in week's time

BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER

A suspected serial carjacker struck again in Westland early Saturday, rob­ ^"*N bing a man at gunpoint and driving off in his vehicle outside the Dunkin' Donuts at'Ford and Wildwood, police said. The incident happened just after 2:30 a.m. and marked the fourth car­ \ iv '%, jacking in six days in the Westland- Garden City area. No shots have been fired, and no TOM HAWLEVI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER one has been injured. The victim of one of the two carjackings in In all four carjackings, the stolen Garden City was abfe to provide a The 10 members of John Glenn High School's Homecoming court will find out during half time this evening who will be king and queen. vehicles have been found abandoned description to a sketch artist who Nominated for queen are Natalie Bower (from left), Michelle Gutowski, Kayla Montague, Lindsay Bies and Kija Colts. The candidates for king near the robbery scenefleading pqlice produced this drawing of the suspect. are Robert Jones (from left), Matt Kukulka, Frank Toarmina, Angelo Brown and Shamir Garcia. to believe the suspect is only using them to escape. Ford and Venoy. Garden City police have released a A Redford police dog was brought sketch of a suspect. Anyone who has in but couldn't locate a suspect, information is urged to call Garden according to police reports. City police at (734) 793-1700 or The latest incident was similar to ' treatment Westland police at (734) 722-9600. three others. The latest carjacking occurred The first carjacking occurred about Ditto for Garcia who says it's "pret­ when an Ypsilanti man walked out­ 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept 11, at Nominations are the buzz of Nottingham ty cool" to be on the court. side the Dunkin' Donuts to get his cig­ Parkway Car Wash on Warren Road "I was sort of told in the hallway arettes from a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer, in Garden City. BY SUE MASON Garcia and eight other John Glenn that I was on the court and I said, according to police reports. The vic­ The second happened just after STAFF WRITER High School seniors will find out 'Dang,'" he added. tim had just turned 51 on Friday. 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 13, in the who will be the 2006 Homecoming Bower and Garcia live one house The victim told police that the sus­ driveway of ahome in the 28900 There's a buzz around Nottingham king and queen. apart on Nottingham. They got to pect approached on foot, revealed a block of Rush in Garden City. about a royal court —• a young lad If they win the school-wide vote, it know each other in sixth-grade and small semiautomatic handgun, point­ The third occurred about 3:40 a.m. called Prince Evan, a fair maiden will mean that the high school's roy­ have been "good friends" ever since. ed it at him and robbed him of Thursday, Sept. 14, outside ahome on named Natalie who could be queen, alty and the city's Toddler of the Year, "He used to walk down on side dif­ ^proximately $140. Flamingo, southeast of Joy and and a courtly gentleman named Evan Phillips, all live on the same ferent sides of the street until he The suspect then took a 2006 Merriman roads, in Westland. Shamir. street — Nottingham. asked what my name was," Bower Chevy Trailblazer that the man was If the planets are in alignment, it "I try not to think about it," said said. "Then we started walking driving and fled eastbound on Ford Staff writer LeAnne Rogers contributed to this could all Come to be sometime this Bower when asked about a courtly together." Road. Police found the vehicle parked story. evening. future. "It's just fun to be on the a short distance away - with the keys That's when Natalie Bower, Shamir court." PLEASE SEE ROYAL TREATMENT, A3 in the ignition - outside G. J.'s Diner at [email protected] \ (734) 953-2110 Eloise complex gets state historical marker

BY DARRELL CLEM "It was huge," said Westland historian Jo with a medical complex that included a general STAFF WRITER Johnson, president of Friends of Eloise. hospital, infirmary and asylum, Johnson said. She announced this week that the Michigan Eloise doctors*pioneered the use X-rays for Eloise, a former poorhouse and asylum that Historical Commission has approved a state diagnostic purposes, and psychiatric patients became one of the largest U.S. public health historic marker for the Eloise site; which once underwent such treatment as "electroshock." care facilities, has earned Westland a state his­ had 75 buildings and its own farm, cannery, Author Patricia Ibbotson charted Eloise's his­ toric marker. bakery, cemetery, employee housing, police tory in Eloise: Poorhouse, Farm, Asylum and Reduced now to just two buildings, Eloise and fire departments, and trolley and train sta­ Hospital1839-1984, a book that Johnson said once sprawled for 902 acres on both sides of tions. helped raise more than $3,000 needed to order Michigan Avenue between Merriman and Started in 1839 as a poorhouse where people the state marker. Ibbotson worked in nursing Henry Ruff roads. It housed 10,000 patients who couldn't support themselves were sent, at Eloise. TOM HAWLEY1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER and employed 2,000 workers in the late Eloise helped make a name for Wayne County Only a few buildings remain of the once sprawling Eloise 1920s. because the facility was the only one in the state PLEASE SEE ELOISE, AS complex that covered 902 acres in Westland.

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The marquee sign at the Forum «.,-*** Fitness Center welcoming the Garden m City High School girls swim team said it all. Ongoing repairs to the high school pool had left the swim team without a place to practice. Fitness center own­ ers Tom Bertha and Jeff Sullivan heard about the problem and have offered their facility pool for practices ^ IS* ^» from 3-5 p.m. weekdays until the high school pool is ready for use. "The mother of one of the swim­ Garden City High School senior Stephanie mers asked if they could use the pool Kogowski works on her breast stroke at swim while theirs is under repair" Bertha team practice in the Forum Fitness Center in said. "Our pool is under-used at this Westiand. time of year, so there was no problem. "" JXjQ$*-» ••»j»rrWS«WA** We've never had this many people in with how well the swimmers had the pool at one time before." competed. Before school started, the swim "I was very astonished at what we team had been practicing at the were capable of and what we accom­ TOM BAWLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Crestwood High School pool. plished," said Johnston, who also Forum Fitness Center owners Tom Bertha of Canton (left) and Jeff Sullivan of Garden City "We practiced there at August and coaches the boys swim team. welcome the Garden City High School Girls swim team to practice at their facility. The high say thanks to them. Now that school A Canton resident, Bertha is a 1971 school pool is undergoing repairs and can't be used currently. has started, there are too many people Garden City West High School gradu­ using Crestwood's pool — we would­ ate. His late father, Andrew, was a Sullivan, who owns an auto repair increase in membership, Bertha said. n't have been able to use it until 8 longtime teacher and administrator business in Dearborn, was a longtime Along with the pool, there is an p.m.," said Julie Johnston, who coach­ in the district. He had been working member of the Forum and had been indoor running track, full workout es both the varsity and junior varsity in the computer field before he and telling Bertha about the fitness center facility, whirlpool and wet and dry swim teams. "They're letting us use Sullivan, a Garden City resident and becoming rundown. Looking for a saunas. the pool free and gave all the girls free friend of many years, took over the new opportunity, the men decided to "We like to think we're a well-kept memberships for the month. I think Westiand fitness center in February take a shot at taking over the center. secret," Sullivan said. that's awesome, we really appreciate 2005. "This was more like a hobby, we it." "This is fun compared to everything were tired of working," Sullivan said. The Forum Fitness Center is located on Ford At their first meet earlier this else I've done, it's a blast. It's a chal­ Since taking over, the men have at Wiidwood in Westiand. Coach Julie Johnston talks with her month, the'girls team took eight of 10 lenge but a different kind of challenge been making improvements to the swimmers during practice at The Forum possible medals, surprising Johnston — it's not software," Bertha said. facility and are seeing a steady [email protected] | (734) 953-2103 ' Fitness Center. Parisian sale supports education Parisian will hold its semi­ Education events in 2000. annual Celebrate Education According to Senior Vice event from 9 am to 9 p.m. President of Stores Ken Saturday, Sept. 23, both at Laurel Armstrong, the program "raises Park Place in Livonia and at the close to $1 million annually for Village of Rochester Hills loca­ schools and education charities" tions. Participants in Celebrate The event provides an oppor­ Education sell $5 tickets to the tunity for local schools - and event. They retain the entire tick­ afterschool programs - to raise et price for the amount of tickets money in support of educational sold. Then, ticket-holders receive initiatives. a discount of 20 percent off As school budgets are increas­ almost eveiything in the store, ingly stretched to meet the needs including rarely discounted mer­ of students, Parisian's Celebrate chandise, during the 12-hour Education event offers a way for event . local students, parents and edu­ Those interested in participat­ cators to raise money for art, ath­ ing should contact the Laurel letics, computers, music and Park Parisian at (734) 953-7500, more. or the Village of Rochester Hills Parisian launched its Celebrate Parisian at (248) 276-6705. BARNETT 55 Roofing and Siding Inc. BS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Certainteed Select Shingle Roofer Duro-Last Elite Roofer Award Winner Professional Roofer Advisory Council Family Owned and Operated for Over 45 Years t < 41700 Michigan Ave. • Canton •734-397-8122 * » In

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Don Petrere always expects to get BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA entirely too much time spent for more than flowers, plants or gift baskets ' STAFF WRITER a second-grader to come home when he places an order at My Lady's . just two miles away" Ken Nicoll Florist. Busing delays for students in said. He said the issue is traffic The consistently courteous and atten­ Livonia Public Schools seem to during that time of the day. And tive service is what has kept him coming be on the road to improvement, it's not just impacting his family. back to the Westland florist for more JS . parents said. "This is not just happening^ than 15 years, But the transportation issue is our school, but in other schools "When you pick up the phone, you *iJ-±4 not yet resolved. across the city as well," Nicoll don't get, 1 can't do,'" said Petrere, exec­ W kvAv^ Wendy Raymond, who's said. utive director of Thomas F. Taylor daughter attends third grade at Liepa said the Transportation Towers in Westland. Buchanan Elementary, said the Department is working on a "There is a completely positive atti­ bus is arriving closer to its sched­ number of ways to improve the tude," he said. "You need something, uled times than it had for the first timing and routes of its buses. ' they say, 'Yes. We can do it.! And I've two weeks of school. He said some areas maybe re­ seen it when I've gone into the store that , .-X • > "They're a couple minutes late, routed. And in some caseSj the they do it with everybody.". but they're getting better," she district may switch buses if they That is the key to the business' said. find that certain drivers are longevity, according to My Lady's Florist Bus riders at Buchanan were completing runs earlier than owner Lawrence Derderian, who is the TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER arriving late due to the schedule others. Westland Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Derderian has built up a loyal following at his My Lady Florist in Westland by offering snafus, and being picked up 10 to "We'll combine some of the Business Person of the Year for 2006. customers "remarkable service." 15 minutes after the final bell runs," Liepa said". "We're chang- . "Whether it's a hospital, the (Wayne- rang each school day, according ing pickup times in the morning Westland) school district or a youth ath­ dings to funerals and birthdays among had to maintain reasonable prices and to Raymond. to provide more flexibility. We're letic association, giving back to the com­ other events. offer customers more than they expect, Supt. Randy Liepa addressed trying to address this as quickly munity has been a natural part of his In addition to floral arrangements, especially in the service they receive. the district's busing situation as possible" business since it first opened the doors," Derderian's staff also customizes gift That means making special deliveries publicly, at the start of Monday's Pam Nicoll said that because according to a letter from Derderian's . baskets and sells stuffed animals, helium and fulfilling specific personal needs. regular board meeting. the busing changes were a. result employees nominating him as business balloons, gift cards, plants and an array "We have customers who have been "We're still working out some of the district's controversial person of the year. of other specialty merchandise. here from day one and they have been of the remaining transportation Legacy Initiative reorganization "Lawrence is a kind and positive man "If someone wants something and we our best advertisers who have passed our issues," he said. plan, she assumed the district who is always willing to help others," the don't have it in stock, we will get it," he name along these past 24 years and I'm Liepa said each year it takes a would do what it could "to make letter read. "He is someone who puts his said. indebted to them," he said. few weeks to work out a bus sure that it went as smoothly as heart and soul into his business." The business has been changing over Derderian said his business is set routes. This year the possible." A 12-year chamber member, the years to accommodate shifts in gift- apart from others, because he insists on Transportation Department is "The biggest part of the plan, Derderian said his business has grown giving trends, Derderian said. So during "a language of common courtesy." handling additional bus riders busing the kids all over the city," from 1,000 square feet when he opened the last year, his company has added "It's the one thing we know we can and prolonged road construction. she said, "has been a huge fail­ in 1982 to 4,000 square feet today in his personalized gift baskets. give our clients that will make their He said getting children to school ure." current location on South Wayne Road. "People are looking to find something experience at Our Lady's Florist more and home from school in a timely Liepa noted this isn't the first He started out with two people and now different to send people," he said. "We've enjoyable," Derderian said. "One of the manner is a priority. time the district has.had to has two delivery drivers and a number of made it a practice to find out what it is things that seems to be missing in daily "We've made some improve­ make adjustments to its busing employees., the person is looking for and to make a lives is that people aren't as courteous as ment," Liepa said. schedules. He noted the installa­ "Our specialty is something that is gift basket that is unique for the person they used to be. At one time it was the Raymond has seen that tion of a computerized system in rare these days and that's remarkable who is receiving it." common courtesy that helped us improvement Still, she questions the late '80s, and the first year of service," Derderian said. Ensuring the business runs smoothly through difficult times. We do our very whether enough has been done bus transfers at Frost Middle Over the years, the competition has has gotten a little more complicated best to treat every client with respect. to correct the problem, or if the School as other trying times. increased tremendously, because more since the downturn in Michigan's econo­ It's the one thing we hold above every­ timing has improved because "a Liepa said anyone with con­ and more businesses, from gas stations my. thing else. We Have to give the client lot of parents have pulled their cerns can contact the to warehouse companies, sell flowers, "We're at the bottom of the list when something they can't receive anywhere children off the buses." Transportation Department at Derderian said. there is a bad economy," he said. "When else." Pam and Ken Nicoll have done (734) 744-2517. "Here you get a product and a full it comes time to dole out money, food And that courtesy hasn't gone unno­ just that. After experiencing "We're making sure there is guarantee and courteous service along and the house are at the top and then, ticed, especially with Petrere. erratic busing to and from their staff over there and answering the way," Derderian said, explaining that maybe, if there's a little left, it goes for "They are very friendly and make you son's school, Randolph phones for people," he said. "I My Lady's Florist is a full-service florist flowers." feel very comfortable," Petrere said. Elementary, they have chosen to want to thank everyone accommodating everything from wed- For that reason, Derderian said he has "They do a remarkable job." pick him up in the afternoon. involved. This has certainly not "An hour-long bus ride is been a typical year."

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BY DARRELL CLEM Dickerson fleeing, chased STAFF WRITER him to nearby Edison Elementary School, tackled A 20-year-old attacker, him and held him until offi­ accused of going into a 67- cers arrived. year-old Westland man's Dickerson, who has been apartment, clubbing him jailed since the attack* with a hammer and taking waived his right to a jury his money, has been convict­ trial and decided to have the ed of armed robbery. case decided by a judge. Brandon Dickerson, 20, Jackson heard testimony could face penalties ranging from the victim, the neigh­ "&ec«w.se m,y oafewood from two years to life in bor who captured Dickerson prison after he was convicted and an ex-girlfriend of the doctor us so good, I was Friday by Wayne County defendant. Circuit Judge Thomas "Dickerson told her what bfl&te to worte HA- h«Lf tine tLn^e. Jackson. His sentencing is had happened," Borisch said. pending. The trial started and Charges against Dickerson ended Friday with Jackson stemmed from an assault convicting him of armed AiA,d that's the 0iA,Ly that happened at about 2 robbery and dismissing two a.m. April 11 while the vic­ other felony charges. part that hurt." tim was sitting in his living The robbery charge, alone, room with the door open at gives Jackson the discretion Country Court, on Wildwood to impose a sentence ranging north of Ford. up to life in prison. Because Dickerson went inside, the robbery involved an attacked the victim and left injury, Dickerson will face at him bleeding as he ran from least a mandatory two-year the apartment. But police term. Sgt. Steve Borisch said an alert neighbor saw [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 Walkers invade Belle Isle for annual fund-raiser We arc rurumaily recognized For being on the £m circuit nf minimally There's still time to sign up takes place on the same in\asivc neatmenci tor women And for the 2006 AIDS Walk , weekend each year in Detroit ihal me.ins shorttr hospital stavs and Michigan/City of Detroit, and six other Michigan com­ quicker iL*co\i'iy times So >ou tan slated for Saturday, Sept. 30, munities - Ann Arbor, Bay feet com tollable knowing that oui on Belle Isle in Detroit. City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Traverse City. Center fur Women *» i It'alth wil' have The purpose of the 5-kilo­ meter walk is to raise money Registration is at 8:30 a.m. you tcclin^ K cter and back to work for HIV/AIDS health and on the walk day at the Belle in no time Suir*> For an Oekwood prevention services in metro Isle Nature Zoo, with the phvsjcian. \i*»u www oakwood org Detroit. walk starting at 10 a.m. nr call bOO.WW ELI Prospective walkers and Thousands have walked to donors can go to the official fight AIDS in the City of site for walk information Detroit each year since the and registration on the Web Walk was first organized by at the Michigan Women and Oakwood www. aidswalkmichigan. org. AIDS Committee in 1990. JkS Wcppecauze Invou Click on the link for "City of More information is avail­ Detroit." able by sending an e-mail to The AIDS Walk Michigan info @ aidswalkmichigan.org. Odkuood 'Vinapol'Ci Hospital ivww.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, September 21,2006 (*) A5

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AROUND WESTLAND The Wayne Ford Civic League mation on all you'll need to build a will be holding a senior dinner and pond, will be offered at 2 p.m. The monthly "Best Spaghetti dance at noon Sunday, Sept. 24, at Saturday, Sept. 30. are Dinner in Westland* returns to the the hall at 1645 N. Wayne Road, Barson's Greenhouse is at 6414 Dyer Senior Center, 36745 Westland. There will be a full buffet Merriman south of Warren. For Marquette, Friday, Sept. 22. Dinner dinner, beer, wine, coffee, and pop more information, call (734) 421- will be served 4-7 p.m. The cost is and dancing to the live entertainers. 5959. to tell Eloise history $6 for spaghetti, including salad, Seniors must be at least 60 years desert, entertainment and dancing. old to attend. Tickets are $8 for Adoption event So rich in history is the Eloise site tions, and 16 kitchens that served For additional information, call league members and $10 for non- The Wonderland Samoyed Safe that its state historic marker will 30,000 meals daily. Mary Browe at (734) 419-2020. members. Memberships are on sale Haven is hosting an adoption event have different wording on each side, The second side of the marker will year-round and cost $5 for seniors. to raise funds and awareness for pet which is typically not the case. read: Flu shoots Tickets are available at the door. For rescue and help find local, homeless The first side will read: Wayne County's medical complex The Village of Westland at 32001 more information, call (734) 728- Samoyeds a new home for life at the In 1839 Wayne County purchased "Eloise" was founded as a poorhouse Cherry Hill will offer flu shots to 5010. Petco, 35725 Warren Road, the Black Horse Tavern, a stage­ in 1839- It eventually became one of seniors age 62 and older 9 a.m, to 2 Westland. The event will take place coach stop located here on the the largest public health care facili­ p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 5-6. Bingo from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Chicago Road, for use as a poor- ties in the U.S. The most advanced Call (734) 762-8895 to schedule The Dyer Senior Center invites 7 and Nov. 4. house. Early on, the poorhouse . medical and psychiatric treatments and appointment. residents to play Bingo at 1 p.m. accepted not only the county's, indi­ were used here. During the early Westland Maple Drugs also will Wednesdays at the center, 36745 Crafters sought gent, but the infirm and mentally ill twentieth century, Eloise physicians be offering flu and pneumonia shots Marquette, Westland. For more The Sgt. Romanowski VFW Post as well. During the late nineteenth pioneered the use of X-rays for diag­ and sponsoring a Diabetes Day 4-7 information, call Mary Browe at 6896 is seeking crafters for an century, the number of residents nostic purposes, radium for treat­ p.m. Tuesday Oct. 17, at the store on (734) 419-2020. annual fall craft show that will be grew, and new buildings were con­ ment of cancer, and "open air" treat­ Ford Road at Hunter. A second 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. structed to meet the demand. In ment for tuberculosis. Psychiatric round of shots will be offered 10 Open enrollment The post is located at 28945 Joy 1894 a post office opened on the patients underwent electroshock a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. McKinley Cooperative Preschool, Road. Tables and chairs are avail­ grounds with the name Eloise, a and insulin shock therapy, as well as music, recreational and television The shots will be available on a a non-profit, non-sectarian and able. Reservations are needed by name that became synonymous with therapy. Psychiatric care ended in walk-in basis and cost $25 for the non-discriminatory organization Oct. 4. Call Dianna Welchman at what developed into a 902-acre, 75- 1979, and the general hospital closed flu shot and_$40 for the pneumonia owned and operated by parents and (313) 278-3784. building complex. By the late 1920s in 1984. Most of the complex's 75 shot. For people with Medicare Part licensed by the State of Michigan, Eloise's population had peaked at Table rental is available at the 10,000 patients and 2,000 staff. A buildings were Tazed by the mid- B, there will be no co-pay. offers a three-year-old and four- cost of $20 for the annual St. year-old preschool program and a city in itself, Eloise had its own 1980s. More than 7,100 patients are As part of Diabetes Day, the store Theodore Confraternity of farm, cannery, bakery, cemetery, buried in the Eloise cemetery, their will be giving out free meters and toddler/parent program for two- Christian Women Craft Show on year olds. The program is offered at employee housing, police and fire graves marked only by numbered free samples as well as providing Saturday, Oct. 21,2006 9 a.m. to 3 departments, trolley and train sta­ blocks. education and answering questions 6500 N. Wayne Road, Westland. p.m. in the Parish Social Hall at about the disease. For information call (734) 729-7222 8200 N. Wayne Road, Westland. For more information, call Chuck or visit the McKinley Cooperative Call Mary at (734) 425-4421 (voice or Danielle at (734) 729-2200. Preschool Web site at www.mckin- mail No. 10) to reserve a table. leypreschool.org. Groovy time Senior volleyball ELOISE More than 7,100 patients are The Sgt. Romanowski VFW Post Euchre returns The Westland senior citizen FROM PAGE A1 buried in the Eloise cemetery- 6896, at 28945 Joy Road in Friday Night Euchre/Pinochle Friendship Center hopes to start a their graves marked only by Westland, will sponsor a "70s Card Parties are back at St. co-ed volleyball team to compete in Friends of Eloise this week will send Hippies Dance" at 8 p.m. Saturday, Bernardine Parish in Westland. Wayne County's 2006 Senior a check to the state to order the historic numbered blocks. Sept. 23. Doors will open at 7:30 Doors open at 7 p.m. and play Olympics. marker, and a dedication is expected in p.m. starts at 7:30 p.m. No partner is If interested, call Mel Tockstein the spring. hunters say that certain areas of Eloise Tickets are $10 in advance and needed. Admission is $5 admission at (734) 722-0159. Johnson, who has helped compile are haunted, such as the fourth floor of $15 at the door. Second Wind will includes refreshments, snacks and Eloise's history, welcomed recent news a.building named after current Wayne perform. There will be a prize for cash prizes. A 50/50 raffle also is Praise and worship that a state marker had been approved. County Commissioner Kay Beard. best hippie attire. Those attending available. Westwood Community Church She considers it an important mile­ This week, Westland historian Ruth also are urged to bring their 70s The scheduled dates are Sept. 29, holds praise and worship services stone. Dale noted that the Eloise historic photos. Oct. 6,13, 27, Nov. 3,17, Dec. 1,15, at 10 a.m. Sundays at 6500 N. "I feel that most all of what's left of marker is one of two recently approved There will be food, raffles and a Jan. 7,512, 26 and Feb, 2,9,16. Wayne Road at Hunter in Eloise will be gone eventually, and it for Westland's south end. The other is cash bar. For more information, call St. Bernadine Parish is on the Westland. The church also offers a did impact so many people," she said. for Annapolis Park, a neighborhood (734) 525-9454. southwest corner of Ann Arbor children's church and nursery. For Even now, an old smokestack on the that became one of the first U.S. sub­ Trail and Merriman in Westland. more information, call (734) 254- site is being slowly dismantled. urbs to welcome African"American Mom 2 Mom sale For more information, call (734) 0093. "That smokestack stands out like a homeowners in the 1950s. St. Damian School is hosting a 427-5150. trooper," Johnson said Monday, The historic markers will become the Fall Mom 2 Mom Sale 8 a.m. to 2 Pancake breakfast addressing city officials during a only ones ever approved for Westland's p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. New this Fall seminars The Westland senior Friendship Westland City Council meeting. south end, she said, making the sum­ year-will be a Dad 2 Dad Sale which Barson's Greenhouse is offering a Center holds an all-you-can-eat Johnson receives inquiries most mer of 2006 significant. In all, Dale will take place at the same time at series of free fall seminars on win­ pancake breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. the weeks from people who either spent said, the city has eight historic markers. the school, 30055 Joy, between terizing ponds and constructing second Thursday of the month at time at Eloise or who had relatives that Meanwhile, Johnson said anyone Middlebelt and Merriman. Table hew ponds the center on Newburgh south of did. who wants to order Ibbotson's book rental is $20 table rental for the The winterizing seminar, which Ford. "It's just unbelievable," she said. about Eloise may call her at (734) 522- Mom 2 Mom Sale and $15 outdoor focuses on preparing the pond for The cost $4 per person for but­ More than 7,100 patients are buried 3918. The cost is $20 plus $1.59 for space rental for the Dad 2 Dad Sale. cold weather, will be offered at 10 termilk or multi-grain pancakes, in the Eloise cemetery — their graves shipping. For more information, call Dawn at a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 coffee, juice, low fat milk, sausage marked only by numbered blocks. Not (734) 983-0221; and 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1. The and bacon. Sugar free syrup will be everyone believes it, but some ghost dclemlihometownlife.com | (734) 953-2110 pond construction, providing infor­ Senior dinner-jlance' available. ,

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.E.A.T. urges students to Teams sought H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) cautions to protect their property." , Since its inception in 1985, H.EA..T. tips is encouraging students and new drivers Tips on keeping your car and belongings have led to the recovery of more than to outsmart thieves by taking extra pre­ safe during the back-to-school season $42 million in stolen property and the cautions to protect their vehicles and include: arrests of nearly 3,000 suspects property from auto theft during the back- Closed not cracked - Close windows involved in auto theft rings, chop shops, for Future City to-school season. tightly, don't even leave them "cracked" carjackings, fraudulent car thefts, According to the most recent Auto Theft and always lock your car. among other crimes. H.E.A.T. also has Seventh- and eighth- organizers, that's exactly Prevention Authority (ATPA) annual Out of sight - Keep all personal belong­ paid more than $2.9 million in tipster grade students attending what makes the program so report, fall is a popular time for auto theft ings; including iPods, cell phones and rewards over the last 20 years. schools in Westland, popular. and October is the number one month for other valuables out of sight. Anyone with information on auto Garden City and across the "Every year we challenge auto-theft crimes. Stop and lock - Never leave your vehicle theft, carjacking, chop shops, auto theft- state and country are invit­ middle school students "Often new drivers aren't as aware of the running and unattended, even just for a related identity theft and auto insurance ed to participate in the with a task that would leave threat of auto theft. This inexperience cou­ few minutes. fraud in Michigan is encouraged to call 2007 National Engineers most adults shaking their pled with the flood of school activity puts Sill-switch - Protect your vehicle from the H.E.A.T. tip line or log on to Week Future City head," said Future City students and young drivers especially at being started by a thief by having a www.miheat.org to provide a confiden­ Competition. National Director Carol risk," said Terri Miller, director of H.E.A.T. mechanic install a concealed kill-switch. tial report. More than 30,000 stu­ Rieg, who has been with "By following some simple safety tips, stu­ Double duty - Add, a second layer of H.E.A.T. works with Michigan law dents from IjlOO middle the program since its dents and new drivers can protect their protection to your vehicle by using a steer­ enforcement agencies to follow up on schools are expected to par­ founding in 1992. "But,, vehicles and property from theft." ing wheel blocking device, a steering col­ tips. Tipsters are awarded up to $1,000, ticipate in Future City that level of difficulty only According to the ATPA, several vehicles umn protector or an alarm with a visible if .the tip leads to the arrest and prose­ which asks students, work­ seems to invigorate these popular with younger drivers are among flasher. cution of a suspected car thief or a per­ ing in teams and under the kids." the top 10 most stolen vehicles, including VEN - Consider etching your VIN son suspected of auto theft-related guidance of a teacher and a Considering energy the Ford Mustang, Pontiac Grand Am and (Vehicle Identification Number) onto the insurance fraud. Rewards of up to volunteer engineer mentor, issues at such a young age Jeep Liberty. The report also notes that glass surfaces of your vehicle. VIN etching $10,000 are issued if a tip results in the to design and build a city of allows students to see how thieves also favor vehicles that are white, makes vehicles less attractive to thieves arrest and binding over for trial of a sus­ tomorrow. engineering is critical to black, gray, blue and red. because all windows must be replaced pected theft ring or chop shop opera­ Students also write a resolving a pressing global "With bothvaeademics and extracurricu­ before the car is tagged with a fake VIN tors. brief abstract describing need. lar activities gearing up in the fall, stu­ for resale. H.E.A.T. rewards up to $2,000 for their city and present and "Showing that connection dents and new drivers can't afford to let (800) 242-H.E.A.T. - If you know any­ information leading to the issuance of a defend their designs before inspires newfound respect their guard down," said Oakland County thing about auto theft, report it to your warrant for a carjacking suspect. The a panel of engineer judges. for the role of science, tech­ Sheriff, Michael J. Bouchard. "Many stu­ local police department and H-.E.A.T.'s H.E.A.T. tip line is monitored by the This year, the focus is on nology, engineering and dents work hard for their vehicles and confidential tip-reward line, (800) 242- Michigan.State Police and funded by fuel cells, and Michigan math in their own future need to use common sense and take pre­ H.E.A.T. Michigan's auto insurance companies. middle school students will and helps lay the foundation tackle the challenge full for pursuit of engineering force. and technology careers, The 2007 Future City something they might other­ essay, sponsored by IEEE- wise have never considered," Comic Coulier yucks it up during benefit for homeless shelter USA - the Institute of she said. BY CAROL MARSHALL $15,000," Elliott said. "And this sponsorships to cover the the Village Theater. Electrical and Electronics Registration deadline for STAFF WRITER year we're hoping to do even $10,000 in costs to bring the "When I started calling Engineers - USA - the 2007 Future City better." comedian to the theater, so around to different theaters, no addresses the topic of Competition is Oct. 15. For It just didn't sit right with Elliott was able to contact that all proceeds will benefit one was really taking me seri­ "Develop an energy strategy more information on enter­ Patrick Elliott when he heard nationally known comedian the shelter and its programs ously. But Jennifer did," he to include fuel cell systems ing or volunteering in the about a plan to shepherd Dave Coulier (famous for his for the homeless in the city. said. to power a city of the Michigan regional competi­ Detroit's homeless out of sight role in the sitcom "Full House" It's this kind of event that He was taken on a tour and future." tion, contact regional coor­ during the week of the Super and more recently his appear­ the theater is attracting more given a couple of tickets to a The essay must outline dinator Ron N. Smith at Bowl in Detroit last February, ances on "Skating with frequently as it begins its third show, and was impressed with how the city will develop (248) 353-0735, Ext. 4148, only to let them go back to the Celebrities"), and increase the season. what he saw. and use a reliable system of by e-mail at streets once the spotlight on price of tickets, in hopes of "We love being host to "I just loved the theater fuel cells in residential, [email protected], on the Web the city was turned away. packing the house at the groups like this," said the the­ itself. It's beautiful, and it was commercial or industrial site at www.futurecity.org or So the Livonia resident and Village Theater. Coulier will ater's director, Jennifer Tobin. perfect for what we needed," zones and how it will keep by calling (877) 636-9578. his father Gregory Elliott, a take the stage at 8 p.m. on "It's a great project and a won­ Elliott said. the city free of pollution. The National Engineers local dentist, decided to do Friday, Oct. 6. A reception with derful charity. And they take Ticket are $50, available in The exact type of fuel cell Week Future City something about it. hors d'oeuvres will precede the care of all the expenses and all advance at Summit on the needs to be described, Competition is sponsored in They launched an event last event, starting at 7 P-m. of the risk." Park, (734) 394-5460. Tickets along with how kilowatt part by the National year and dubbed it "Hilarity 'Tt was harder than I What the theater staff does can also be purchased through output will match specific Engineers Week for Charity." The event brought thought, trying to find a well- take care of is the details. Dr. Gregory E. Elliott DDS by power needs. Foundation, a consortium of comedians to the Village known comedian with a clean "We treat all the acts the calling (248) 473-2000. Cash, Having students as young professional and technical Theater at Cherry Hill and all act," Elliott said. He did some same way. The technical crew Visa and MasterCard are- as 12 years old scrutinizing societies and major U.S. cor­ proceeds from ticket sales were research and found Coulier is ready to unload you and get accepted at both locations. and debating a process that porations, co-chaired in donated to St. Aloysius was scheduled to be in the area you everything you need and Checks are also accepted at Dr. is challenging some of the 2007 by the Society of Community Outreach Center, a early in October, and a few you're set up and comfortable. Elliott's office. world's greatest engineer­ Manufacturing Engineers homeless shelter in Detroit. phone calls later he got a com­ You're treated like royalty" ing minds may seem daunt­ (SME) and Tyco Electronics Corporation. And the sales added up. mitment from Coulier. Tobin said. 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One sstatewfde l ballot proposal voters will decide in the November general elections sounds a whole lot better thanitieallyis. Dubbsd the Kfl6 initiative, the measure would guaran­ tee ann lal funding increases to match inflation for local public elementary, middle and high schools, as well as intermediate school districts, community colleges and universities. It is hard to argue about giving our children the best education possible. And it is logical to assume that guar­ anteed future funding increases would stabilize local school budgets, which would result in smaller class sizes, better technology and a more inspired learning environ­ ment. Unfortunately, the only effect this ballot proposal would have is tying the hands of the governor.and Legislature in the annual budget process, and shift ever increasing retiree pension costs from local districts to the state, which could blow a $500 million hole in the state's general fund budget. We urge a no vote on state ballot Proposal 5. It would be irresponsible in these uncertain economic times to guarantee future funding increases for any state department, including education. The governor and Legislature have the responsibility — and duty — to tofeq^ ®rooThe New York Times, African Americans are disproportionately unemployed, should be blamed, it is the Bush family. these actions involve the spending of our DeVos spent $10 million of his own living under the poverty level, educationally disadvantaged What George Bush Sr. could not finish, tax dollars. If there is one overriding money in 2000 in an unsuccessful cam­ and less likely to receive medical care. They have a higher his egomaniac son plans to finish, no issue this election, it should be the paign for school vouchers. We all know incidence of crime and drug addiction. It is an area with a matter what the cost to human life. accountability that is lacking in this that this would have cut funding to our long history of racial steering in real estate, insurance red Judith Tarjeft administration and the lack of local schools, meaning fewer teachers, lining, police harassment and job discrimination. Congressional oversight from this fewer supplies for our children and over­ Westland Opponents of affirmative action argue that it consti­ Republican-controlled Congress. It's crowded classrooms. tutes "reverse discrimination," giving unfair advantage time for a change! I could go on and on for hours about to minorities and women, leading to increased social , This Nov. 7 we have an opportunity to the"evils"associated with "SlickDick" conflict and racial animosity. Beginning with the Bakke Docu-drama is propaganda change the direction of this country. We DeVos and his ultra-conservative party. case in 1978, the U.S. Supreme Court has tried to have the opportunity to hold politicians Let's help Gov. Granholm with two define both the proper uses and limits of affirmative As a former U.S. Marine, Army and political appointees accountable for things: action. Most recently in 2003, the court ruled on two National Guard Reservist with honor­ their actions, or lack thereof. It is time 1) Re-elect our governor and let her cases involving the University of Michigan. It ruled in able discharges, I am outraged and dis­ to elect people to Congress that work for continue to put our state in the right Grutter vs. Bollinger et al that the university can use gusted by the perjury perpetrated on their constituents, not for special inter­ direction. race as one of many factors in assessing the qualifica­ public airwaves by ABC/Disney with ests or national political parties. It's time 2) Elect a Democratic legislature so tions of students* in this case at the Law School. But, in their propaganda docu-drama. They for a change! we can actually get things done. Gratz et al. vs. Bollinger et al., the court ruled that a should be prosecuted to the full extent John Zajechowskl Remember this: DeVos says he wants point system used at the undergraduate school could of the law and their privilege to broad­ to put Michigan in a "new direction." I cast revoked. Garden City not be used. say, "yeah, right! He means Far East!" That's the direction he's going to take us! But the leaders of major corporations, civic leaders John Smolinshi from both major parties, military leaders and others have Westland 'Weapon of mass deception' Mark Blackwell Wayne opposed this amendment as socially divisive. As election day draws near, we have We agree. We believe that the state constitution should been bombarded with television ads not be amended to outlaw programs that help those who Time for a change from the DeVos camp. I want to set the have been historically discriminated against for genera­ record straight about "Slick Dick." SHARE YOUR OPINIONS tions. About 10 weeks before the upcoming DeVos comes across as a warm and We welcome your letters to the editor. Please We urge a no vote on this misguided and cynical pro­ midterm elections, I received a self- friendly person. Wrong! As president of include your name, address and phone number posal. described "summer update" from my Amway, he cut nearly 1,400 Michigan .for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 congressman, Thaddeus McCotter, R- jobs and created thousands of jobs in 11th District. The glossy taxpayer-fund­ communist China. Just like his words or less. We may edit for cfarity, space and ed mailing contained little information. President (George W Bush), DeVos has content. as to how the congressman voted on a very extensive record of promoting ,4 WESTLAND specific bills, and not a word on his posi­ and supporting unfair trade and tax tions on topics such as stem cell . policies that promote the outsourcing of Letters to the editor weruer research, congressional oversight of how • Michigan manufacturing jobs! Westland Observer PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY1 taxpayer dollars are spent, or the cor­ "Slick Dick" has a close relationship to 36251 Schoolcraft ruption in Congress. George W. In fact, Dick and the DeVos Livonia, Ml 48150 In this mailing, the congressman says family contributed $602,000 to the he is in favor of "eliminating the budget Bush-Cheney presidential campaign in Fax: Sue Mason Marty Carry deficit," presumably as he indicates, by 2000. (734) 591-7279 Community Editor Advertising Director voting for the balanced budget amend­ How can "Slick Dick" proclaim to vot­ ment. Yet he voted for the $2.8 trillion ers that our beloved Gov. Granholm is E-mail: 2007 fiscal year budget bill. This budget Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill solely responsible for the economic [email protected] Managing Editor Vice President General Manager Susan Rosiek Executive Editor

Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our "By 1957 Annapolis Park's 354 lots were fully developed and African American families were able to live in a well-built readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute home with nice trees, nice country living." to the business success of our customers. - A portion of the text approved by the state Historical Commission for a historic marker for Annapolis Park Subdivision www.hometowrUife.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer & Eccentric 1 Thursday, September.21,2006 (w> All Other states take the lead LETTERS 2 men who care about veterans Dearborn Performing Arts Center, star­ I would like to tell the citizens of ring Lee Greenwood and others to help Westland a story about two individuals our wounded troops. To purchase tickets in cable franchise reform that I have known for several years. or send donations, please visit our Web These men do not seek fame or glory, but page at vetshaveninfo.org. lmost everyone agrees that rewriting cable do care a great deal about their fellow I personally developed and founded an franchising laws to encourage competition Giving companies the chance to compete in a human beings, especially veterans. organization 12 years ago that is still Awill result in lower prices and better service. free market is the right thing to do. It's not I write this letter but of sheer admira­ growing and, with the help of our board, But legislation in Congress that would encourage tion for them and for no other reasons. staff and volunteers, is providing more competition nationwide is bogged down by politi­ They both do a great job in serving the and more service to help veterans. This is cal infighting and may not get passed this year. true monopolies left in this country) but it people of this community. Both are a one-of-a-kind organization located in Some states are not settling for employees of this city, one is a full-time Michigan. I know how much fun it is to •*, that, and are changing their own paid position and the other is an elected fill out forms to receive the money we do 1 makes plenty of economic sense. mm. laws to modernize their video serv- position with pay, that I would call "full- from federal agencies. We do this for one ** ices industry. And they're already time" considering all the time and effort reason only, to benefit our veterans who * i starting to reap the benefits. tainment anymore. Television, Internet and he puts into this job when not attending have sacrificed and served. We are "vets ! Texas was the first, passing a telecommunications services are all coming meetings. They both do a great deal of helping vets." i new franchising law late last year. together, and it won't be long before businesses volunteer work off the clock. This past week we co-sponsored an Since then, cable subscribers have and workers are going to need access to them to They are James Gilbert, community event in Plymouth at the 336 Club to seen rates drop as incumbent cable survive. Everyone will benefit from the countless raise money to help a vet wounded in tjtifc housing/development director, who some providers have to work to compete applications of modern technology in education, may think is overpaid. Even though Mr. Iraq. After getting the "red tape" shuffle Brian for business. In Keller, Texas, the healthcare, commerce and a variety of other fields. Gilbert has a staff to help him perform since last December from the VA in Meakin cable company cut their price on New ones are developed every day. the duties of this department, if anyone Detroit, Sgt. Chris Killion, considering he one bundled service in half to Giving companies the chance to compete in a really understood what his job consists of is still in pain from wounds to his knee, compete with Verizon. Between 1995 and 2004, free market is the right thing to do. It's not only — with all the government regulations has sought medical treatment outside the rates have increased by 86 percent. Since Texas has fair (cable franchises are one of the last true and other red tape he deals with on a VA system at Henry Ford Hospital. He passed legislation promoting cable competition, monopolies left in this country) but it makes plen­ daily basis to locate and bring funding, was scheduled for surgery Sept. 6. rates have decreased 20 percent. ty of economic sense. We all want lower rates, and federal grants to this city to help estab­ This event was organized by Jenny Indiana has witnessed similar successes, after competition is one of the best ways to get them. lish new projects and promote existing Taylor, Dan Murray, both Ford employ­ their state legislature streamlined video franchis­ But we also want modern, up-to-date technologies, programs already in place for Westland ees, and the owner of the 336 Club on * ing laws. A study by Ball State University esti­ and making the video services market competitive — I think some of the naysayers might Main Street that donated all the sales of mates that the rate reductions brought on by will spur their deployment. change their view on dollars spent and drinks that night to Chris. Jenny con­ increased competition will save current Indiana According to the Phoenix Center, for each year dollars gained. I can assure you dealing vinced the hospital to cut its cost in half, cable subscribers as much as $262 million ayear. that lawmakers continue to delay removing the with the government, their forms, dead­ approximately $9,000, and Dan gath­ Working harder and smarter to succeed will also barriers of competition American consumers stand lines, meetings and other "tap dances" he ered more support and led the PR cam­ encourage companies to invest in important new to lose $8.2 billion. In fact, Michigan alone stands goes through to bring money to paign. technologies like fiber-optic broadband service. to lose $77 million every year. Westland, I would say the taxpayers are Veterans Haven was the vehicle utilized AT&T alone is going to invest $250 million in Today in Michigan, unemployment is hovering getting their money's worth out of Mr. to raise donations that will go directly to wiring Indiana communities to increase broad­ around 7 percent and Livonia residents have been Gilbert. I only hope the next director the benefit Chris. We also donated $2,250 for band coverage. TeleNomic Research, LLC found demanding competition and lower cable rates for city might hire when he retires is as the down payment for the hospital and that every $1 million of telecommunications years. By providing companies the opportunity to knowledgeable and energetic about the surgery, these funds were raised last year investment creates i8 jobs. That's a significant compete, Michigan would see a substantial invest­ welfare of this city, where Mr. Gilbert from the dinner and dance gig. The economic boost. ment from companies looking to upgrade current lives, works and pays taxes that helps pay amount raised this one night for Sgt. The list goes on. New Jersey just finalized their technology and provide new technology to his salary. • Chris Killion exceeds $15,000. The bal­ new law and Verizon is already employing 1,000 Michigan residents. This investment would not The other is Councilman Robert ance of any fund left over after taking technicians in the state and will spend $1.5 billion only provide better service and lower prices to con­ Stottlemyer. At the age of 70, this man care of Chris, will go to Veterans Haven over the next three years to develop a fiber net­ sumers, it will also provide jobs to many has more steam than most 30-year-olds I to help more wounded vets. work to power its television and Internet products. Michiganders in need of employment. know. He is like a Timex, he doesn't know All of the individuals mentioned in this In all, 14 states have either passed or are in the All of the experts agree that the road to the meaning of the word quit, he keeps letter deserve our thanks and apprecia­ process of passing cable franchise reform. Michigan's recovery is diversifying our economy on ticking. tion for their concern and willingness to Michigan is one of them. Bills have been intro­ and investing in new technologies. Passing legisla­ Last year, Bpb, with the help of many help Michigan's veterans. I write this let­ duced in both the House and Senate that would tion that would promote competition, lower prices, people, including Mayor Sandra Cicirelli ter freely, willingly and without any men­ establish a reasonable, fair process for companies better service, and provide a substantial capital and other city officials, organized a din­ tal reservations to acknowledge those to follow if they want a chance to offer video serv­ investment is not only a shot in the arm for ner-dance to raise money to help the that stand behind the troops. They're not ices in our state. Just a chance — not an edge, not Michigan's economy, but is also a building block in wounded returning to Michigan from lip flappers and they are doers. I'm very preferential treatment — but merely the opportu­ securing Michigan's future. Iraq and Afghanistan. We raised more glad to have met and become friends with nity to compete in a free market. than $50,000. After this event Bob had these people. Remember that cable TV is not just about enter- Brian Meakin is a Livonia city councilman. surgery on his shoulder to repair a torn I am not now, nor do I ever have any rotator cuff. I know how much fun this intention of running for political office. operation is, as I had the same operation , My name is Vince Berna, .' - 10 years ago and still remember the pain. president/founder of Veterans Haven, and I approve of this message. You can lm • In the spring of this year, he had hip . -r Hi* 'f\ replacement surgery — nothing stops this contact us at (734) 728-0527 or vet- shaveninfo.org. ..i'--••.•>, -.- guy. He's at it again, out there raising money and selling tickets for another God Bless America! event that will be held Sept. 30 at the Vince Berna Kitchen Top Shop Inc. 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BY STACY JENKINS than 100 people gather at the STAFF WRITER Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington. Fall services are Where else can you go to at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. * Ifcflft- church and sit between a per­ Sundays. The church's name son with Hindu beliefs and reflects its Universalist heritage, to many people," she said. before he became interested in Alex's church regularly spon­ someone with Buddhist lean­ that's why it's the Universalist Riegel said, people often learning about various religions sors projects, such as swap ings? Unitarian Church, instead of wander into the church, not at age 18. meets, highway clean-ups and Or, perhaps, worship with being named after the denomi­ A stained glass piece in the church knowing what to expect. "I started studying every­ workshops promoting earth- liberal Christians or humanists nation, Unitarian Universalist, includes six religious symbols and "There is a vast array of per­ thing," he said. friendly habits. Recently, the who believe in the non-exis­ Riegel said. the flaming chalice, denoting the sonal philosophies," he said. church hosted an earth-friendly tence of God? Unitarian Universalist faith. "There is always one more opin­ He went on to graduate from craft fair. SPEAKING TO ALL FAITHS { Where else can you gather in ion than there are people. A UU the University of Michigan with "We have worked to find local a 154-year-old little white Riegel said he preaches on a small and very friendly. church gives people a lot of dif-, a degree in philosophy and, crafters who feel about the church — wearing whatever vast array of topics and seldom Everyone has a personal stake ferent ways to think about the from there, he graduated with earth as we do and look forward you want — and sing from a does he draw from the Bible for in the church." : world." two degrees from the Harvard to offering their wares to the hymnal of traditional songs reference or guidance. Instead, Spencer, of Commerce Divinity School. His wife, Kami community in an open and adapted to suit all beliefs? he uses resources from physics, Township, grew up as a RIEGEL'S JOURNEY Riegel, is pastor at Northwest friendly venue" Spencer said. * At the Universalis! Unitarian Buddhism, even the comic Lutheran. Riegel, who grew up in Unitarian Universalist Church Church of Farmington, there strip, Calvin & Hobbs to pres­ "God can mean many things Saline, was without religion in Southfleld. [email protected] [ (734) 953-2131 are no creeds and there are no ent his message. rules. The seven principles of the 1 "We don't think people Unitarian Universalist Church should have to pass a litmus test are to affirm and promote to believe," said Rev, Alex worth and dignity in every per­ Riegel, pastor at the historic son; justice, equity and compas­ church. "Each person has the sion in human relations; right to pursue truth in mean­ acceptance of one another and ing, according to their individ­ encouragement to spiritual ual conscience." growth; a free and responsible ' That means no traditions, no search for truth and meaning; pre-determined path to spiritu­ right of conscience and use of al heights. democratic process; world com­ "The only ritual we have is munity with peace, liberty and coffee hour," smiled Riegel, who justice for all; respect for the is in his sixth year at the church interdependent web of all exis­ on Halsted, south of 13 Mile. tence, including respect for the The main structure of the earth. church was built in 1852 in From! there, it is up to the downtown Farmington and was individual to take what he or moved to its current location in she can from the message and the 1960s on seven acres of use it in their own spiritual ' }" -•< / :V^'V $ donated land. journey. The Unitarian Universalist Church — as a denomination — has the most female pastors "The faith appeals to me and clergy and the most gay because it encourages a person­ and lesbian members and al spiritual journey and doesn't ordained ministers of any other have a set of rules everyone has denomination in the country, to agree upon," said Terie Ham a Sweet New Year! Riegel said. Spencer, a four-year member of In Farmington Hills, more the church. "This church is very

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Listings for the Community more information, call Rosalie at (734) will visit sites that affected the devel­ Catena r|shouldbe submitted in 728-0299. opment of Westiand as a community. AUTHORIZED writ i jig. Jhey can be mailed to Sue Menopause & More Those who complete the trek will Mason at 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia A Menopause & More support group receive an embroidered patch. To 48150, b;V fax at (734) 591-7279 or by for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first start the trek, first visit the Westiand e-majl gt Wednesday of the month in Classroom Historical Museum and pick up a pack­ WINDOW AND DOOR [email protected]. For 2 of the west addition of the Marian et. The museum is at 857 N. Wayne more information, call (734) 953- Women Center of St. Mary Mercy Road and is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, 2112.1 •' Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. Mo except before a holiday. The trek is - " f • registration is necessary, and the sponsored by the Westiand Historical REPLACEMENT *"< Commission and the Friends of the T UPCOMING EVENTS group is free of charge. For more information, call (734) 655-1100. Westiand Museum, For information, call (734) 326-1110. CC Rummage Sale Support group DEALER The Horn's Club of Catholic Central A support group for people with Friends of Eloise Hi'grpGtiool is hosting its annual chronic illness meets on Fridays every The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 „ J Rummage's Bake Sale, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., other week, at the Westside Mental p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in Beautiful. Affordable. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Catholic Central Health Services, 32932 W.Warren, the dining room of the Kay Beard : HEgh&hool, 27225 Wixom Road, south Suite 103, Westiand. The support group Building, on Michigan between • Professionally installed. of Gr^nd River and west of Wixom is a service of Awareness Counseling Middiebelt and Merriman. All are wel­ Roa'cjjirf Nbvi. A$l bag sale will begin Services. There is a $10 for each meet­ come. For information, call Jo at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the ing which will be facilitated by a pro­ Johnson, (734) 522-3918. • Quality windows, patio doors and entry school, fessional. For more information, call' Friends of Museum doors to fit your style and budget (734) 513-8295 or (313) 562-2800. Friends of the Westiand Historical Toys ajid Trains • Fiberglass composite Ss. sifmpn and Jude Church's Ushers AIM Museum meet at 6 p.m. the second Club^vill sponsor a buy-and-swap, Anxiety or panic attacks? AIM Tuesday each month except December • We handle installation-start to finish toys«nd trains show noon to 4 p.m. (Agoraphobics In Motion) meets at at the Collins House, located at the Sunday, Oct. 1, at the church hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Faith Lutheran museum complex, 857 N. Wayne Road. 325QQ Palmer, one mile west of Church, 30000 Five Mile, between Call Jim Franklin at (734) 595-8119. • Deal directly with the owner Merriman, one mile north of Michigan Middfebelt and Merriman in Livonia. Everyone is welcome. .» Avenue, There will be approximately AIM is a support group for those work­ 150 Dealer tables available at $10 ing on recovery from anxiety disorder BINGO each'. There will also be operating or phobias. Call (248) 547-0400. traia layouts, Dealers will begin set­ Childbirth classes VFW Bingo ting up at 9 a.m. on the day of the Garden City Hospital, on Inkster Road Veterans of Foreign Wars 3323 . shoyy. To reserve a table, call Norm at at Mapiewood, is sponsoring classes Auxiliary has bingo 6:30 p.m. every Free (734J 595-8327. The public is welcome; for parents of newborns, weekend Thursday at 1055 S. Wayne Road, a special admission is $2 per person and $4 per childbirth instruction, a refresher Westiand. There is a snack bar. The fami|y. childbirth education course and a new post has bingo at 1 p.m. every Sunday Hurry in Sale ends October 27th! Low-E glass i • support group for expectant teens. at the same place. Call (734) 326- FOR YOUR HEALTH For information on programs; call 3323. on Any (734)458-4330. St. Mel Church fating] Disorders Childbirth Association Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Fridays in Pella Order ; Get rjelp, get real information and real Classes for childbirth preparation are St. Mel Church activities building, on I expectations, at an eating disorder offered at several Wayne County loca­ Inkster Road north of Warren. Doors • support group which meets 7-8:30 tions. Morning and evening classes open at 4 p.m. Food is available. Order 5 or more Pella p.m.Wednesday in the auditorium of are available. Registering new classes Shamrock Bingo Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster every month. Newborn care classes Bingo begins at 11 a.m. Wednesdays Windows and have Dinner Roa| Garden City. Ail meetings are and Cesarean birth preparation are at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at Carrabba's closed,- for people of all ages with also offered. Call (734) 459-7477. 35100 Van Born, east of Wayne Road on us ($75.00 Value, eatilg disorders and are free of Fibromyalgia in Wayne. Doors open at 9 a.m. Food Excludes Previous charge Family and friends support is The Garden City area chapter of the is available. Proceeds go to charity. Orders)! on tfie second Wednesday of the Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and CFS Call (734) 728-3020. ' month while parents support is on the Association Support Group meets 1-3 K of C Bingo fourlh Wednesday of the month. For p.m. the first Thursday of each month Pope John XXfll Assembly of the mori information, call Darlene at at Merriman Road Baptist Church on Knights of Columbus Council 1536 (734$ 324-3089. Merriman south of Ford. There are hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Advocacy group guest speakers and discussion on a Thursdays. The games are in the t*«K£3 The"ftteyne-Westland Alliance for the variety of topics. There is no member­ Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 Plymouth Call Adkins & Sons now to request a FREE in-home appointment. Menfalty ill, a self-help and advocacy ship fee, however a small donation is Road, one block east of Merriman in group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and greatly appreciated. For additional Livonia. Call (734) 425-2246. WA t hi ri| Thursday of the month at St. information, call Tina Wing at (734) John's'Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne IS YEAR Come • 338-2226 or Lucy Rowley at (734) 462- FOR SENIORS s4d&i#t& & So*t& Roai, at Bayview, Westiand. For more 1768. LABOR Visit Our information, calf (734) 362-8825. Showroom'/ Friendship Center MRRANTX^ 33555 Seven Mile Road, Livonia TOPS. ; HISTORIC The Senior Resources Department . TOP^daking Off Pounds Sensibly)' (Friendship Center), 1119 N. 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If you want to submit an item for the Bicycling group Merriman, Livonia. Call (734) 422- Thursday evening at St Thomas a' 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) ' Services are 8 am and 11 a.m. Sunday religion calendar, fax it to {734} 591- , 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, Nankin Mills 6038. All are welcome. Becket Church, 555 S. Lilley, Canton. 534-7730. (6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of the 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, administration office parking lot, Weigh-in is 6:15-6:55 p.m. It is a weight Eucharistic adoration month), Sunday school for all ages at Observer Newspapers, 36251 * Westland, presented by Single Point UPCOMING support group that encourages mem­ The monthly program of Parish Prayer 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150,The ministry of Ward Presbyterian Church, bers to lose weight sensibly and keep and .Eucharistic Adoration continues 7 p.m. Call (313) 255-2222. deadline for an announcement to Northville. Call (248) 374-5920. All rid­ 50th celebration it off. For more information, call Mary the third Wednesday of each month at Trinity Episcopal Church appear in the Thursday edition is ers welcome but must wear a.helmet. St. John Bosco Church celebrates its at (734) 394-1328. St. Michael's Church of Livonia, corner Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., noon Monday. Bible study 50th anniversary with a 11 a.m. Mass Learner's Bible study of Plymouth and Hubbard roads. The Wednesday service 6:15 p.m., Bible St. Michael Catholic Church at Sunday, Oct. 1, with Adam Cardinal 7 p.m. Mondays, in Room A101, at Ward . church will be open for worship from Studies and Worship Center for all Plymouth and Hubbard began its new Maida presiding, reception follows the Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six 10 a.m. until the 7 p.m. Benediction ages, at 11575 Belleville Road, (four SEPTEMBER series of fall Bible Study programs Mass in She|treau Hall, 12100 Beech Mile, Northville. Call (248) 374-5920. . service. For information, call (734) miles south of Michigan Avenue), this week. Two sessions are planned. Daly, Redford. For more information, Church service 261-5331. Belleville. Parents with Young Children International Day of Peace Groups will meet from 10 a.m. to noon call (313) 937-9690. Loving God by loving people, meets 10 Worship services Bible Study 6 p.m. Sundays, includes • Observed with the showing of the on the first and third Wednesdays of Organ concert a.m. Sunday, at Westwood Community All are welcome to attend worship dinner and child care. Call (734) 699- documentary Reuniting the Children each month; the other from 7-9 p.m. Music by American composers 4 p.m. Church, 6500 N.Wayne Road at service at St. Paul's Presbyterian 3361. of Abraham followed by interactive on the first and third Thursdays. All Sunday, Oct. 1, at the cathedral of the Hunter, Westland. Doughnuts and cof­ Church, Five Mile and Inkster roads, Shabbat Rocks discussion 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. are invited. Register at (734) 261-1445. Most Blessed.Sacrament, 9844 fee served. Call (734) 254-0093. Livonia. Service is held at 10 a.m. A musical celebration precedes tradi­ 21, in the Detroit West District Peace MOPS Woodward at Trowbridge, Detroit. Bible study every Sunday with an education hour tional Shabbat service once a month Center at Hope United Church, 26275 Ail mothers of infants through kinder- Freewill offering will be taken. Call . Two classes meet 10 a.m. to noon the ail for ages at 9 a.m. Call (734) 422- at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Northwestern near Lahser, Southfield, gartners are invited to join MOPS. (313) 865-6300, Ext. 227, or send e- first and third Wednesdays, and 7-9 1470. Middiebelt in Farmington Hills. For For more information, call (248) 356- Meetings are on the second and mail to p.m. the first and third Thursdays, at Unity of Livonia more information, call (248) 851-5100 1020, Ext. 137, fourth Monday of each month from 7- [email protected]. St. Michael's Catholic Church, on Services 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays or visit the Web site at www.adat- Shopping extravaganza 9 p.m. at Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran . Blood drive Plymouth at Hubbard, Livonia. The at 28660 Five Mile, between shalom.org. 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at Sts. Church, 9600 Leverne, Redford, Ml The Red Cross will be holding a blood Wednesday group is studying Women Middiebelt and Inkster roads. Call English classes Constantine and Helen Greek 48239. The group provides support, drive 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, of Courage in the Bible. The Thursday (734) 421-1760. Conversational English as a Second Orthodpx Church and Hellenic Cultural presentations, discussion, creative Oct. 8, in the Parish Hal! at St. Edith session is reading the Letters of St. Shabbat services Language classes are being offered Center, 36375 Joy, Westland. Cost is $8 projects and refreshments. Child care Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh, Paul from prison. Based on Little Rock The doors of Congregation Beit for adults of all ages and back­ and includes appetizers and your tick­ provided. For more information or to Livonia. Walk-ins are welcome. Call Scripture Series. Call (734) 261-1455. Kodesh, a Conservative synagogue at grounds 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday et for door prize drawings. Vendors register, call (313) 937-2424. (734) 464-1222, Ext. 309. Senior activities 31840 W. Seven Mile, between at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, include many home party consultants Mom2Mom sale Blessing of the animals Gathering for seniors 50 years and Farmington and Merriman, Livonia, 14175 Farmington.Road, Livonia. Tutors and home business owners. Hall Table renters wanted for sale 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Episcopal older 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday of are open to the Jewish community of will work to help students better phone is (734) 525-3550. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Garden Church of the Holy Spirit, 9083 every month at Riverside Park Church southeastern Michigan. Call (248) 477- understand and speak Engtish. No Divorce recovery workshop City First United Methodist Church, Newburgh, Livonia. All pets are wel­ of God, 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth, 8974. charge. To register, call (734) 525-0191 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21 and every 6443 Merriman at Maplewood. $1 come. Hot dogs will be provided. For Livonia. Any questions, call (734) 464- Bet Chaverim or (734) 522-6830. Thursday through Oct. 26, in Knox Hall admission. Bake sale. Cost is $25 for more information, call (734) 591-0211 0990. Put together a salad dish and Services are open to all living in the Sunday schoof at Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 6-foot table, $30 for 8-foot table. Cali or visit www.holyspirt-livonia.org. come out and meet other seniors. western counties including Canton, Congregation Beit Kodesh (31840 W. Six Mile, NorthvMle. Cost is $35, St5 Rhonda Harris for rental reservations Parish mission Lunch is served followed by fellow­ Plymouth, Livonia, and Northville. The Seven Mile, between Farmington and for previous participants who wish to or more information, (734) 532-7818, 7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, Oct. 8-12, at ship with some games and stories. congregation follows traditions of Merriman, Livonia) is registering chil­ repeat the workshop. Free child care. or send e-mail to [email protected]. • St. John Bosco Church, 12100 Beech Church activities Reform Judaism, Interfaith families • dren, age 4 and up, for Sunday school. Call (248) 374-5920. Mom2 Mom sale Daly, Redford. Refreshments follow in St. James Presbyterian Churcb offers welcome to attend services at 321S. Financial assistance available. For Lighthouse cafe 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Social Hall. The Rev. Richard Hart a Wednesday luncheon every other Ridge, south of Cherry Hill, Canton. more information, call (248) 477-8974. 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, games and Garden City First United Methodist presents Sharing the Good News. Wednesday at noon; Thursday dinner Call (734) 646-3864 for information or Services refreshments in Knox Hail at Ward Church, 6443 Merriman at Maplewood. Sunday evenings topic is What is the at 6 p.m. for $4 followed by Bible visit www.betchaverini.com. St. John Lutheran Church (23225 Gill Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six. $1 admission. Bake sale. Call (734) 421- Treasure We Share?, Monday - Too study at 7 p.m. and Chancel Choir Detroit World Outreach Road, Farmington Hills) invites com­ Mile, Northville. Free child care. Call 8628. Good a Secret to be Kept, Tuesday - rehearsal at 8 p.m.; Thrift store is A nondenominational church with cut­ munity to a new worship service 5:30 (248)374-5920. Mom to Mom Sale Do You Love Me?, Wednesday - Are we open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday; ting edge drama productions, ener­ p.m. Saturdays. Sunday traditional Re-marriage retreat 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 30, at a Forgiving Community? 10 a.m. women's study group second gized contemporary music, high-tech worship services are 8:30 a.m. and 11 Remarried Ministries present a week­ Newburg United Methodist Church, (Reconciliation service), and Thursday Saturday of the month, and Sunday video and lighting, programs for kids a.m.; contemporary service is at 9:50 end getaway to Maranatha Retreat 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, between' - A Work That Cannot Fail. For more worship at 10 a.m. (nursery available) and teens, for college students, sin­ a.m.; Sunday school hour for all ages and Conference Center in Muskegon Wayne and Newburgh, Livonia. If you information, call (313) 937-9690. and children's class at 10:15 a.m. at gles, married adults and seniors. is at 9:45 a.m. Call (248) 474-0584. Sept. 22-24. Cost is $299 per couple are interested in renting a table at the Women's conference and includes two nights lodging, five sale, cali (734) 422-0149. Infant to pre- The fourth annual Women's meals, speakers Brent and Bonnie teen clothes, maternity clothes, furni­ Conference, (for women of all ages, Keen, music by Bonnie Keen. ture, toys and more. $2 admission. and young adults age 14 and above) Campfires, fun and fellowship. Strollers welcome. sponsored by The Archdiocese of *\*&»*?r Remarried couples can call (248) 374- Unity coffee house Detroit, Department of Parish Life & 1— "••'4 . 5912. Presents Bill Staines 7 p.m. Saturday, Services, Office of Evangelization 8:30 :JeWisft New Year Sept. 30, at Unity of Livonia, 28660 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct 21, at Macomb Community College Sports $ ]_* ffiaggaggg *' Secular/cultural observances, with Five Mile, between Middiebelt and music, singing and readings, will take Inkster. Suggested donation is $15. Expo Center, 14500 East 12 Mile, _. Obituaries, Memorials, Remembrances place at the Jewish Community Cail (734) 421-1760. Staines has trav­ Warren. This year's conference, A Center's Prentis Social Hall, 15110 W. 10 eled all over trie world, averaging 200 Woman's Journey to the Heart of concerts a year. As a songwriter and Christ, wiil conclude with Mass cele­ \5 *> fax: 734-953-2232 Mife, Oak Park. The Rosh Hashanah * observance will be 10 a.m. Saturday, performer he uses a magical blend of brated by His Eminence Adam jW A Sept. 23, with comments by ACLU of humor and wit. Cardinal Maida. Michigan Legal Director Michael J. Fall/winter worship services Pre-registration required. Cost is $45 Steinberg on Working for Social 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy for aduits, $35 full-time college or Justice in the New Year. Eucharist, 9:30 a.m. adult Christian high school students, includes confer­ DAVID L BELL JAMES WILLIAM JAMES H JORISSEN The Yom Kippur observance will be 10 education, and 10:15 a.m. youth ence and lunch. Religious are free of Age 76, of Whitmore Lake, passed JOHNESEE Age 78 of Plymouth, passed . a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, with music by Christian education, Sundays at charge, but must register. More infor­ away at his home on September 17, September 1,5, 2006, age 85, Beloved away peacefully ' on ; renownedviolinistJanninaBarefietd Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit,. mation on the conference (including a 2006. He was bom January 7, 1930, in husband o£J$arion of 60 years. Loving September 18,2006. Jim was Ottawa, Ontario, the";sdri'of Douglas a residential contractor, in • who will perform Kol Nidre and more. 9083 Newburgh, Livonia. downloadable registration form) can father .of Jim (Gayle), Bill (Pat), Mary Bell and Jan Trottier. On March 8, (Rick) Glitz, and Pat (Ron) Kowalski, Livonia, Redford Twp, Dearborn Reservations and contributions be found at www.aodonline.org. If you Catholic programs 1952, in Angola, IN, David married Loving grandfather of 15 and great Heights, and Plymouth. Graduate of .. appreciated, For more information, You've been coming to Catholic litur­ would like to receive a registration Carmen (Lambert) Beit. David was a grandfather of 8. Brother of the late University of Detroit in 1946. Served :. contact Workmen's Circle at (248) gies for years with your spouse, but form or for more information, send e- self employed audio technician before Everett and brother-in-law of Helen in the Army in the early 1950's. Moved •his retirement in 2003. In addition to to the Plymouth community 28 years 545-0985 or [email protected]. The just haven't taken the plunge to mail to [email protected], or McNamee, • Robert (Lorraine) his wife, Carmen, survivors include his McNamee and Mary Jane Foley. A ago from Redford Twp. Survived by Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring is dedi­ become Catholic yourself. The oppor­ cali (734) 459-9558. daughter, Lorraine (Bart). Bryant of charter member of the Farmington- his loving wife Margaret. Children: cated to Jewish community, Jewish tunity has arrived at St. Aidan Crafters needed Plymouth, MI; grandchildren Hannah Farmington Hills Optimist Club and a Paul (Gigi), Carol (John) Zumpano, and Yiddish culture, and social justice. Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Riverside Park Church of God is spon­ (Ben) Skurdal, Lael (Amy) Bryant, member of the American Legion. In Julie (Chris) Jones. Grandchildren: Susannah (Jim) Mong, Iain Bryant and Isabella, Cole, Grant, Autumn, James, Ladies' enrichment day Road, Livonia. Sept. 5 saw the start of soring a craft bazaar Oct. 21 at the lieu of flowers memorials may be Christian Bryant; and great grandchil­ made to Capuchin Soup Kitchen or St. Carly, Mitchell. Brother of Gerald the Rite of Christian Initiation of church, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia, ff you 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Waterford dren Abigail, Elsie, and Elliot Skurdal, Vincent de Paul. Services were held (Rose), Mike (Gerry), Jeff (Joanne). Church of Christ, 4991 Williams Lake Adults for those who would tike to would like to purchase a table for this and Owen Bryant. A viewing will be Wednesday through McCabe Funeral Also survived by many nieces and Road. Opens with continental break­ become Catholic. Call David Conrad, event, contact the church office to held on Thursday, September 21,2006, Home, www.mccabefunerafhome.com nephews. Funeral service Saturday at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, 10:30am at St. Kenneth Catholic director of Faith Formation, at (734) register at (734) 464-0990. fast followed by program then lunch. Hamburg Chapel, from 11am to 1pm, Church, 14951 Haggerty Rd, Call (248) 627-3074. 425-5950 to discuss your conversion Crafters wanted with a Meditation Service at 11:30am. Plymouth. Visitation: Friday 3-9pm at Bicycling group journey and begin formal entrance For the St. Thomas a' Becket Church The Funeral Service will be held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 10'a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, Kensington into the Catholic Church. Christmas Craft Show to be held 9 Grace Baptist Church in Canton, MI, 280 South Main, Plymouth. And at on Friday at 7pm with Pastor Gordon church Saturday 10:00am until time of Metropark, presented by Single Point Remarried workshop a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at 555. Cook and Pastor Bart Bryant as Mass. Rosary Friday 7:00pm. Online ministry of Ward Presbyterian Church, Continues 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays to S. Lilley, Canton. The church is accept­ Celebrants, preceded by a viewing condolences may be sent at Northville. Call (248) 374-5920. All rid­ Dec. 13, at Ward Presbyterian Church, ing applications for handmade crafts from 5:30pm until the time of service www.schrader-howefl.com. ers welcome but must wear a helmet. 40000 Six Mile, Northville. This course only. Call (734) 981-1333. at 7pm. A dinner will follow the serv­ ice. Burial will take place at Rummage sale is a must for any couples thinking Washtenong Memorial' Park on MICHAEL J. JENSEN about remarriage or already remar­ Large variety of household goods, ONGOING Saturday, September 23, 2006, at September 15, 2006, age 39, of clothing, jewelry, books, toys, and ried, it can assist couples in blending 10am. Please leave a Message of Westland. Beloved husband of more noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, families, parenting issues, communi­ Comfort for David's family at 877- Monica. Dear father of Ashley and Ladies Bible studies 231-7900, or visit pis guest book at cations, and finances. Call (248) 374- Miranda. Loving son of Jim and the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 Began Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Detroit www.borekjennings.com with a $4 per bag sale 3-5 p.m., at 7400 for more information. No charge. late Elaine. Brother of John (Kim) and First Church of the Nazarene, 21260 Julie (Patrick) Predd. Instate at St. Come for one session or all 13. Plymouth First United Methodist Haggerty, Northville. Call (248) 348- John Ev. Lutheran Church, Wednesday Church, 45201N. Territorial, between Prosperity program 7600. . DENNIS JWENDEL 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Burial at Sheldon and Beck. Fund-raiser for Stretton Smith's 4 T Prosperity Women of the Word offer the Life age 54 of Plymouth passed away Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery, United Methodist Women with all pro­ Saturday September 16, 2006 at St. Flat Rock, MI. Please visit and post a Program continues 8 p.m. Change Study of the book of Genesis tribute at www.uhtfuneralhome.com ceeds to benefit those in need here Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, SAMUEL G. HORTON Wednesdays to Nov. 22, at Unity of by NavPress 9:30-11:15 a.m. ($15 regis­ MI. He was borri March 2, 1952 in and worldwide. Livonia, 28660 Five Miie, between tration feed includes interdenomina­ Detroit, Mi. the ison of Henry and Age 73, died Saturday, September 16, 2006, at his home in Plymouth, MI, Religious education Inkster and Middiebelt. Signup fee tional materials and free child care Alice Wendei. They predecease him. OvSSO Dennis worked 27 years as product after a short but courageous battle Registration now being accepted tor including book is $35. Cali (734) 421- for ages through 5, and a study of the manager for K Mart. He was an awe­ with pancreatic cancer, Sam was born , children's religious education on 1760. Patriarchs by Beth Moor 6:45-8:15 p.m. some baker, working for the family on December 10, 1932, in Detroit, MI, Sundays, sessions begin Sept. 24, at Bible study ($20 fee and no child care). bakery as a young man, loved land­ and grew up in Livonia, MI. He grad­ scaping and going to concerts to hear uated from Lawrence Technological fjr OBITUARY ^9 St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 . Explore the Gospel of Mark, 8:22 to Personal ministry University with a B.S. in Electrical 1 ! Farmington Road, Livonia. Call (734) country music. Most of all he had a 16:8, Thursdays for eight weeks begin­ Due Season Christian Church is a non- love for his family and grandchildren. Engineering. He was employed by POLICY • 425-5950. Attend 9:30 a.m. Mass as a ning Sept. 7, at St. Aidan Catholic denominationai, multicultural, full Dennis is survived by his son Denny Ford Motor Company for 35 years, during which time he worked at Ford The first five "billed" lines of family on Sunday followed by sepa­ Church, 17500 Farmington Road, gospel church that offers Sunday wor­ (Cathy) Wendei of AuGres, their chil­ an obituary are published at dren Keagan, and Cylie, brothers Mark locations in Rawsonville, MI; rate education sessions for children • Livonia. Call (734) 425-5950. ship services at 10 a.m. and Tuesday Bedford, IN; Chihuahua, Mexico; no cost. All additional, lines and adults that run until noon. night Bible study at 7:15 p.m. Services (Karen), Jay, sisters Sharon, Gail, Divorce recovery program Debbie, Bonnie and Sandy. He is pre­ Setubal, Portugal; Brentwood, will be charged at $4 per line. Seniors group Continues 7:30-9:30 p.m, Thursdays to are currently held at Stevenson High deceased by his brother Larry. Funeral England; and Cardiff, Wales. After You may place a picture of All senior citizens are invited to First Sept. 28, and Oct. 19 to Dec. 4 (no School on Six Mile, west of Farmington services will be held at 2:30 p.m. his retirement from Ford, he spent 11 your loved one for an years working with his son, Jeffrey, at Baptist Church of Detroit to join with workshop Thanksgiving Day), present­ Road. Livonia, Ail are welcome. For Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the additional cost of only $6. Horton Plumbing in Plymouth, MI. Symbolic emblems may be the Leisur-Aires group and hear ed by Single Place Ministry at First information, call (248) 960-8063 or Forshee Funeral Home in AuGres. with interment at the Sims-Whitney He had a passion for golf and enjoyed included at no cost (example: visit www.DueSeason.org. Denise Holmes, a registered dietitian Presbyterian Church of Northville. For Cemetery in AuGres, MI. Visitation many outdoor activities throughout American Flags, religious the summer and winter. He was an and-exercise therapist at Botsford information, cali (248) 349-0911. Farmington Women Aglow wil be from 10:30 until time of service. symbols, etc.) Hospital, talk about how to stay active member of the Kiwanis Club of Sunday worship Meets 5-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday Plymouth.Samuel is survived by his healthy as seniors 1 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Sundays, lessons from I of the month at the Farmington wife of 54 years, Karen; his children, Deadlines: Sept. 28, at the church, 21100 Peter, teen/aduit Bible study at 9 a.m. Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile. GORDON F. ROBINSON Michael (Robin) of Perrysburg, OH; Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday Southfield Road, Southfield. For more focuses on the complete text of For more information, call Linda Curtis of Plymouth, MI; Jeffrey Wednesday Noon for Thursday Mr. Robinson was born June (Jacqueline)of Plymouth, MI; John information, call (248) 569-2972. Matthew, at New Beginnings United Boone at (248) 476-1053.' 26, 1922 in Plymouth, MI Obituaries received alter these deadlines (Lupita) of Irving, TX; and Kathleen will be placed in the next available Issue. Revival Methodist Church, 16575 Delaware at Bible and playtime and died September 15,2006 of Saugatuck, MI; and 12 grandchil­ in Lakeland, FL. He was 84. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 29, to'Oct. 1, at Puritan, Redford. For information, cali dren. He is also survived by his sister, For moms and tots began 10-11 a.m. Mr. Robinson was a Senior Estimator e-mail your obit to Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 (313)255-6330. Wednesdays at Vineyard Church of Naomi (Marvin) Skupski of Westland, with Edison Electric. He was a mem­ MI, and his brother, Paul (Carole) [email protected] Newburgh, Livonia. Workshops Friday- Sunday schedule Farmington Hills 29200 Shiawassee ber of First Presbyterian Church, in Horton of Rockford, MI. Visitation or fax to: Saturday. Call (734) 464-0990. 9:30 a.m, Sunday school for ages pre­ (by Middiebelt and Nine Mile). No Lakeland. He served in the Army dur­ will take place at Schrader-Howell ing WWII. He was also a member of Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson charge. For information, cali (248) Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Western barn dance school to adult, family friendly wor­ the Elks Club and Sandpiper Golf 734-953-2232 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Lazy J ship at 10:30 a.m., nursery care avail­ Plymouth, Thursday, September 21, . 766-0143. Club. He is survived by his wife, 2006, from 3-8 p.m.. A memorial For more information cali: Ranch in Milford. Pizza, square danc­ able for both session for infant to 2 Scripture studies Betty Jean Robinson of Lakeland, FL; service will be held at St. John's Charolette Wilson ing and lots of laughs presented by years old, children's choir, Jammin for 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in the lower level daughter, Susan M. Herceg of Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon 734-953-2070 Portland, OR; and sons Gary Single Point ministry at Ward Jesus follows the children's story in of Our Lady of Loretto Church, Six Miie Rd., Plymouth, on Friday, September or Liz Keiser Robinson of Jackson, MI and Mike 22,2006, at 11 a.m. Friends may visit Presbyterian Church, Northville. Car service (for third-to sixth-grade stu­ and Beech Daly, Redford. Call (313) Robinson of Haslett, MI; 7 grandchil­ 734-953-2067 at church beginning at 10:30 a.m. In or toll free pooling available. Cost is $23. Meet in dents), Celebration Station is for age 534-9000. dren and 4 great-grandchildren. lieu of flowers, please consider dona­ Gordon will be interned in Florida 866-818-7653 Ward church parking lot F at 5:30 p.m. 3 to second grade, at St. Matthew's TOPS tions to Angela Hospice or the For tickets or information, cali (248) United Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at Plymouth Salvation Army. ask for Char or Liz Stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 2pm Tuesday (September 20, 2006) 374-5920. Mile, between Middiebelt and the group meets 7 p.m. every A18 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, September Zf, Z006 www.hometownlife.com YOUR SUBURBAN FORD DEALERS G^T

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