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With co-defendant Alexander Letkemann hav- ing accepted a plea to second-degree murder, Jean Pierre Orlewicz will stand alone in the Wayne County Circuit courtroom of Judge Annette Berry when his trial begins Monday morning. Orlewicz, of Plymouth Township, faces first- degree and felony murder charges, along with a charge of mutilation of a corpse. If convicted, Orlewicz faces life in prison without parole. Letkemann, the 18- year-old former Livonia Churchill High School stu- dent from Westland, took a plea Monday and is expect- ed to testify. Letkemann is among more than 80 people who appeared on the prosecution's initial witness list. Orlewicz defense attor- Jean Pierre Orlewicz neys James Thomas and TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Joseph Niskar presented an initial witness list of Mayor William Wild (right) and his finance director, Steve Smith, talk about the administration's newly proposed, $60.6 million budget. nearly 50 individual names. They'll all be taking the stage in a case that has already drawn national media attention and figures to draw more. Court officials said Thursday a crew from the cable television network TruTV (formerly Court TV) is scheduled to be on hand to cover the BY DARRELL CLEM 'We're trying to run as lean and mean as we can/ would help pay for employee costs proceedings. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER and repairs to an aging water WILLIAM WILD, mayor The case centers around the murder, behead- system. ing and burning of 26-year-old Daniel Sorensen Westland Mayor William Wild, A typical household using of River Rouge. Orlewicz is charged with kill- combating what he called "a $3 22,000 gallons of water every ing Sorensen and beheading him, then, along million hole" in the city's financ- before approving a spending plan 'FINANCIALLY PRUDENT' two-month billing cycle would with Letkemann, dumping Sorensen's body in a es, has proposed a new budget in early June. Wild, flanked by On Friday, council President pay $60 more a year, Smith said. Northville Township field, burning it and t&ssing that raises water-sewer rates, Finance Director Steve Smith James Godbout indicated he will Administration officials did the head into the Rouge River. trims or leaves vacant 14 full-time and Deputy Mayor Courtney question some aspects of a budget a five-year analysis of water- Thomas told Berry in a hearing last week he jobs; anticipates a $1.8 million Conover, conceded during an that ^e said appears financially sewer rates before proposing the would use self-defense as a trial strategy, but Berry surplus, and piles more work onto interview Thursday afternoon in prudent, overall. increase. dealt that defense a possible blow by excluding evi- directors and their employees. his office that his administration "Considering the cards we were However, the rate hike would dence of Sorensen's criminal past, plus evidence of The new spending plan, painful has drafted a budget remarkably dealt this year, I think the mayor be somewhat offset by reductions personal protection orders taken out by four people though it seems, reflects an eco- different from those in years past. did a good job of presenting a in the city's trash-disposal tax unrelated to the case. nomic climate of rising expenses, "We're trying to run as lean and budget that's well thought-out and drain debt. The owner of a Berry also granted a prosecution motion prohib- declining income, shrinking mean as we can," the mayor said. and well planned," Godbout said. $150,000 home with a $75,000 iting the testimony of three mental health profes- investment earnings and a wors- Wild hopes the new budget will Residents could see their taxable value would save $30 a sionals because Orlewicz isn't claiming the insanity ening housing market that harms help Westland avert a much deep- water-sewer rates jump by 8.2 year due to those cuts. tax revenues. er financial crisis that some cities percent, climbing 46 cents from To trim employee costs, Wild Please see TRIAL, A2 Wild submitted his $60.6 are facing. That, he acknowl- the current $5.58 per thousand has proposed laying off two million proposal Tuesday to the edged, could hinge on whether gallons, Smith said. The increase, building department workers, Westland City Council, which will the council accepts spending cuts only partly tied to price hikes hold talks with department heads or balks at paring certain jobs. from Detroit and Wayne County, Please see BUDGET, A2 hosts hazardous waste collection

BY LEANNE ROGERS commercial/industrial operations. mission fluid/antifreeze, pressur- drop-off centers. In Westland, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Materials dropped off must ized cans, smoke detectors and battery drop-off sites are the be in closed containers inside propane tanks. Department of Public Services A chance to safely dispose of a box and placed in the vehicle Computer monitors, CPUs, on Marquette east of Newburgh; unwanted cleaning solvents, pes- trunk. Site personnel will remove keyboards, mouse devices, print- the Dorsey Center on Dorsey ticides, smoke detectors and other the materials from the trunk. ers, copiers, fax machines and cell east of Venoy, CATV on Warren household hazardous materials is Materials may not be mixed since phones also will be accepted for west of Venoy; on the south side being offered Saturday, April 12, different items will be taken to disposal. of Westland City Hall on Ford at City Park in Garden City. specially designed disposal sites. Latex paint will be accepted west of Central City Parkway; Sponsored by the Central Among the items that will be but requires no special disposal. Westland Public Library on TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Wayne County Sanitation accepted are oil-based paints It can be put out for normal trash Central City Parkway north of Authority, the drop-off will run and varnishes, cleaning solvents, collection as long as it is not in Ford; senior Friendship Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's open. household and automotive batter- liquid form. Either let it dry out on Newburgh south of Ford and to residents of the five member ies, mothballs, lead found in shot or put kitty litter, dirt or sand Fire Station 3 on Annapolis east communities — Garden City, and sinkers, gasoline, used motor into the can to soak up the liquid. ofMiddlebelt. Caught looking under the hood of a GMC Yukon is Westland, Inkster, Wayne and oil in a container, mercury from Items not accepted during the For more information about the Westland firefighter Kevin Gilliam who found the hybrid's Dearborn Heights. thermometers and thermostats drop-off are explosives and any drop-off program, call (734) 722- battery pack. The up close look was part of training on Proof of residency must be and fluorescent light bulbs, wood recyclables, such as metal, cans, 9980, Ext. 13. dealing with accidents involving hybrid vehicles. For story \&hown. No materials will be preservatives, pesticides and plastics and newspapers, that can and more photos, see Page A3. accepted from nonresidents or weed killers, oven cleaners, trans- be turned in at local recycling [email protected] | (734)953-2103

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AROUND WESTLAND Pancake breakfast non-smoking event is $7 per per- Saturday, April 12, at the trans- ON THE WEB son and there will be table and fer site at 37137 Marquette, east Westland's Senior Resources door prizes and 50/50 raffles. of Newburgh and west of Wayne Department will host its monthly For ticket reservations, call (734) Road. pancake breakfast 8:30-11 722-1343. Only residents of the City of am Thursday, April 10, at Westland will be permitted to the Friendship Center, 1119 N. Voter deadline use the Transfer Site, and iden- Newburgh, south of Ford. Enjoy The last day to register to vote tification must be presented for all-you-can-eat pancakes - choice in May 6 school board elections verification of Westland resi- ofbuttermil k or multi-grain pan- in Westland is Monday, April % dency. ; cakes - with regular or sugar free also will be served. City Clerk Eileen DeHart con- Residents with questions can syrup. Breakfast also includes The 11,000-square-foot funeral firmed. For more information, call the office at (734) 728-1770. bacon, sausage and choice of home on Wayne Road north of call the clerk's office at (734) 467- beverage, all for $4. The break- Glenwood offers personalized 3185. Garden Club fast is open to all ages. and full service funerals, burials The Westland Garden Club and cremations. It has two cha- Mom to Mom sale will meet at 10 a jn. Saturday, ; Open house pels with theater sound systems. St. Damian School in Westland April 12, at the Collins House,

Risko-Ferguson~Zk>mek For more information, call the will holds its spring Mom 2 Mom located in the Westland Historic •' Funeral Home and Cremation funeral home at (734) 728-1900. Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Village Park on Wayne Road Services which recently opened for April 12, at the school, 30055 Joy, between Marquette and Cherry business at 2401S. Wayne Road, Card party Westland. For more information, Hill. There wilt be a discussion Westknd, is holding an open house Ss. Simon and Jude Church call Dawn at (734) 983-0221. on landscaping plansfor th e 2-6 p.m. today (April 6). will hold a Happy Days luncheon park and on the plant and seed Guests will have an opportu- and card party 11:30 a.m. to Free Dump Day exchange, which will be hap- nity to tour the facility and get 3 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the The Westland Department pening on May 15. Everyone is information about the services it church, 32500 Palmer, east of of Public Service is holding a invited. For more information, offers. Appetizers and desserts Venoy, Westland. The cost of the "free dump day" 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. call (734) 522-3918. - *

-i layoff and six vacancies. Some Wild's plan calls for per- get amendment that the city BUDGET positions will be moved from forming more jobs in-house. had to approve in the current FROM PAGE A1 one department to another. Just last year, Kosowski saved spending cycle to cover fuel- The newspendingblueprint the city $30,000 by developing related cost increases. also calls for eliminating part- a five-year parks and recre- In a letter to council including the deputy director time and temporary work- ation master plan rather than President Godbout, Wild and an inspector. The mayor ers who perform such jobs hiring an outside consultant. wrote that the city has tended *• said new construction and as maintenance at the Mike While the new budget con- to respond to situations by other activity have taken a hit Modano Ice Arena and the city tains minimal new spend- having a mindset that "we've due to economic woes. golf course, and grass-mowing ing, it does contain money always done it that way." The in special economic-develop- to replace several aging mayor said Westland cannot VACANT POSITIONS ment districts. Wild's plan vehicles, mostly police cars, afford to continue such an Schweitzer Elementary fifth-grader Juwan Jamison shows off his drawing Moreover, Wild would leave calls for Parks and Recreation and it sets aside $700,000 in approach amid a sour econom- which has been sent to President George W. Bush. vacant 12 full-time positions, Director Robert Kosowski and the sanitation fund to start a ic climate. including two police officers; Public Service Director Kevin curbside recycling program In his office, Wild conceded two firefighters; the computer Buford to figure out a way for that hundreds of residents that economic times have services director; the senior their employees to carry out demanded by signing peti- forced painful changes. Still, Student's drawing gets center's deputy director; two the tasks. tions last year. he said his budget maintains hourly water-sewer workers; A year ago, the ice arena lost "I'd like to get that started services while keeping a $1.8 and four hourly secretarial about $300,000, the mayor by the fall,5'Wild said. million surplus, down from an or clerk posts. One union, said. Within a year, Wild The budget also allocates earlier $2 million mark. a presidential viewing the American Federation of hopes the facility will turn a an additional $120,000 com- To that end, he said, "I feel State, County & Municipal $30,000 profit — without any pared to last year for rising good about it." Employees Local 1602, would rate increases for those who fuel costs. Even so, that doesn't BY SUE MASON branched out from there. take the biggest hit, with one use the building. approach a $260,000 bud- [email protected] 1 (734) 953-2110 ' OBSERVER STAFF WRITER "I look in books and if I like it, I draw it," he said. "It took It started out as an art proj- about 30 minutes to drawn the ect last fall, and this spring airplane, maybe even longer. It figure to provide the key tes- Orlewicz cut Sorensen's throat "(Orlewicz) asked me to come Juwan Jamison's sketch of was one of the hardest things TRIAL timony. In a statement played from behind, then stabbed to his grandfather's house President George W. Bush is I've drawn." PAGE A1 in the preliminary hearing, him. "I don't know why he because he needed help lifting framed and on its way to the Wilburn decide to make Letkemann told Canton police killed him." a body into a truck," Ayyash White House. drawing a portrait of the presi- Orlewicz lured Sorensen to Ayyash testified at the testified. "I walked in and The decision to send the dent a part of the fifth-grade defense, didn't raise the issue the garage of his grandfather's preliminary hearing he got a asked, Is this a joke?' and they drawing to Washington, D.C., curriculum this year. Close to of competency to understand Canton home and killed him. phone call from Orlewicz to said, 'no.'" was made by art teacher Paul the beginning of the school his Miranda rights and there's Letkemann, in his con- come to the garage and help Ayyash, granted immunity Wilburn who looked at the year, he had students create a been no request for a compe- versation with police, said load Sorensen's body into a by the Wayne County prosecu- overall quality of the drawing line drawing of the president, tency hearing, he entered the garage first, truck. tor for his involvement, testi- and shading as well as how well focusing on spatial relation- While a slew of police offi- followed by Sorensen, with The hearing also featured fied Orlewicz asked him to give it captured President Bush's ships and detail. A few months cers and medical professionals Orlewicz bringing up the rear. the first public appearance him his clothing. When asked likeness. later, as part of a unit on value, dot the prosecution's witness "(Orlewicz) shut the door of "Izzy," the third "person of why, Ayyash testified, "Because "The decision was pretty he gave the drawings back to list, Letkemann and another behind us and then just did interest" Worthy mentioned his were covered in blood." easy," said Wilburn. "Juwans the students to have them do of Orlewicz's friends, Isam it," said Letkemann, who said at her press conference. drawing stood out among shading, focusing on the light Ayyash (who friends call Izzy), in a written statement that "Izzy" is a nickname for Isam [email protected] j (734) 459-2700 the others, which was no sur- and shadow patterns in the prise; his amazing art skills president's photograph they began to shine in third grade viewed. Full Service Jewelry Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. when he started at Schweitzer "I told the students when Store Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service (Elementary). they first began their drawings Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or "I was kind of surprised," that when they were finished Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located at 20080 Allen Rd. Trenton, Mi 48183 (734)479-5442 4/25/2008 at said Juwan. "We had to look at the best one would be framed we pay TOP DOLLAR for your 9:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For a picture and then we did an and sent to the White House as sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. outline." a gift, which would be a huge A fifth-grader at the honor for them," Wilburn said. 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BY DAVE VARGA sure. "What you'll see tonight task force formed by Mayor OBSERVER STAFF WRITER is you're not alone," he told the William Wild. As many as 75 small audience. people attended. The foreclosure process isn't "We thought it was a suc- a vague concept to Robert RESCUE PLANS cess," Wild said. "We think we Willey of Livonia. Among the speakers were able to help the folks that The Willeys have no prob- was Ben Robertson of the came out that night. We'll con- lems with their own home, Michigan State Housing tinue to look for ways we can but their rental property in Development Authority, a help the residents." Westland is in foreclosure, state organization that offers For Westland residents who a process where the bank or two new low-rate rescue refi- couldn't make that meeting, mortgage company can take nancing plans through new it is expected to start airing ; back a property to satisfy a legislation called "Save the Tuesday on city cable sta- loan owed to them. Often the Dream." The criteria includes tion. WLNDvDeputy Mayor process begins after three having an adjustable rate Courtney Conover also said TOM HAWLEY(STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER missed payments. mortgage that's increasing, copies soon will be available Westland Assistant Fire Chief Scott Neal (right) teaches firefighters how to protect themselves when As they sat at a Town a good credit history and an on DVDs at the Westland pub- responding to emergencies involving hybrid vehicles. With him are firefighters Anthony Pizzini (from ieft), Hall meeting on foreclo- income of up to $*108,000. lic library; Jeff Lachowicz, Kevin Gilliam and Red Holman Pontiac GMC salesman Craig Timko. sure prevention and options The new loan programs also hosted Tuesday by Sen. Glenn require counseling; "I say it's AVAILABLE RESOURCES Anderson, D-Westland, at an opportunity," Robertson At the Livonia event, a rep- the Livonia Civic Park Senior added. (More information is resentative of the United Way Center, Willey and his wife at http://www.michigan.gov/ 2-1-1 program explained the Hybrids pose challenge for firefighters wondered if they could lose mshda/.) numerous resources available their Livonia home due to the The nonprofit Michigan 24-hours a day by dialing that BY OARRELL CLEM Red Holman Pontiac GMC, with when they arrive on rental property foreclosure. ACORN offers a financial 2-1-1 number. Those include OBSERVER STAFF WRITER1 loaned local firefighters a accident scenes and face the "We're trying to learn every- justice center an,d has a food, job training, prescription. hybrid, four-wheel drive, possible task of extricat- thing about it. We're just try- Home Equity Loss Prevention drugs, foreclosure references As rising gas prices and 2008 GMC Yukon for their ing drivers and passengers. ing to see how burnt we can Program that connects and payment of utility bills. tougher fuel economy stan- training classes. Salesman They have to use caution get," he said. families in need with housing Among the last resorts, dards nudge consumers and Craig Timko helped arrange when using tools to cut into Another couple was also try- counselors. Of the Save the but a potent one, is Chapter automakers toward hybrid the wan and provided emer- hybrids to save people, and ing to figure out their options. Dream legislation, ACORN's 13 bankruptcy, according vehicles, Westland firefight- gency response manuals to it's critical that they know The Redford residents want Carrie Guzman said, "It's not to John Holler III, an attor- ers are learning new acci- help with the training. where power lines can be to save their home, which is in going to be as helpful as we'd ney and representative of dent-scene skills that could "It was very generous of severed. foreclosure. They didn't want wish it would be because so Neighborhood Legal Services save their lives. him to do that for us," Neal Firefighters also may to share their names, but the many people are already past Michigan, (313) 964-1975, Ext. Eco-friendly hybrids, said. have to cut power lines to man said he'd been laid off three months delinquent." 1007- which use both electric- Standing inside the city's avoid having air bags sud- from General Motors. "We're A big message from present- For certain people who want powered motors and gaso- main fire station on Ford denly deploy while they are just trying to keep our home," ers was for people not to be to keep their house, filing line engines for better mile- Road, Neal revealed a 300- removing accident victims. he said. They've lived there afraid to seek help, including bankruptcy can halt a foreclo- age, contain high-voltage volt battery pack concealed "That can cause a neck seven years, renting for the calling their lender right away. sure process — as long as it's power lines that could prove under the second row of injury or leave someone first three of them. "It's almost easier for people filed before the sheriffs sale. deadly, if rescuers sever seats in the white Yukon. paralyzed," Neal said. The forum got them "more to talk about sex than money," The process requires a them. He showed firefighters how Firefighters also are organized" about organiza- she said. lawyer (at an estimated cost "If we ever cut the power to properly cut off power learning that hybrid battery tions to contact, his wife said. ACORN can help get a of about $3,000) but Holler line at any time, we'd kill to ensure their own safety packs contain potassium "Hopefully we can get some sheriff's sale stopped, Guzman said that isn't paid up front. ourselves," said Westland when responding to an acci- hydroxide, which can cause help," she said. said. They can be reached at Instead, it's added to a pay- . Assistant Fire Chief Scott dent. burns or hazardous spills The seminar featured seven www.acorn.org or (313) 963- ment plan set up based on Neal, who is training the Neal explained how the during an accident. They different speakers, offering 1840. . income and it's spread over city's 76 firefighters on the battery pack powers a have to mindful of that various options for people Other organizations the three to five years of the new technology. hybrid when gas mileage is when they arrive at accident who are in different stages represented included the payback. Hybrid vehicle sales rose at its lowest, such as during scenes. of having missed mortgage Michigan Legal Services, "When all else fails, you can about 35 percent in 2007 stop-and-start situations. Firefighters aren't , payments or having not paid (313) 964-4130, and Wayne get the protection of the court compared to the previous He said the vehicle starts opposed to efforts to make their real estate taxes. Metro County Treasurer Raymond and save your home," Holler year, according to the global using gasoline when a driv- vehicles more fuel-efficient Detroit's foreclosure numbers Wojtowicz, (313) 224-5990 or said. marketing firm J.D. Power er reaches a steady speed and environmentally friend. reached a "crisis proportion," http://www.waynecounty.com/ Asked if that was one of his & Associates, and experts "or anything over 25 mph." But, Neal said, "as rescu- And.erson said, citing statistics treasurer/. options, Willey said: "We're predict a growing number Fortunately for firefight- ers, it is creating more chal- that show more than 72,000 Wojtowicz and others also not quite that desperate but of consumers will buy the ers, hybrid vehicles are lenges for us." foreclosure filings last year offered advice Wednesday we're getting there." fuel-efficient cars. labeled as such, so rescuers and nearly 5 percent of the during a foreclosure meeting One Westland dealership, know what they dealing [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 area's households in foreclo- in Westland organized by a [email protected] | (734) 953-2119

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BY LEANNE ROGERS resident, and Lynch, locals assignment of hand cutting port their educational efforts OBSERVER STAFF WRITER residents participating in the rerod wire. and provide items, such as toi- construction efforts included "They were so glad to have letries and money for a birth- On a recent trip to Garden City Schools interim us there. They are really good day gift. Honduras, Peggy Sexton spent Superintendent Jack Pelon people," said Sexton. "The girls consider us god- her time cutting wires while and his wife, Pam, and retired Work on the school began parents. We didn't really see Jaylee Lynch carried cement school administrator Steve last month as part of Hearts adults in the orphanage except blocks, all part of building a Kelly. and Hands for Honduras. a cook. The girls take care of high school and restrooms for "They had a contractor and Local Rotarians were joined the other girls," said Lynch. local youngsters. workers there, we supplement- in the project by Honduran "They all live inside a com- It was a big change for ed their work," said Lynch, Rotary Club members and local pound." Sexton, owner of American adding other Rotarians from citizens. "We want to be part of their Speedy Printing, and Lynch, the area helped with the con- Along with efforts on the lives. We know they are missing principal of St. Mary Catholic struction over a period of four school construction, Rotarians an adult's love," said Sexton. School in Wayne. The women weeks. have also adopted the nearby The girl sponsored by Lynch were part of a group helping The mayor of Santa Cruz Casa de la Nina orphanage is 19 years old and attends a with the project in the moun- promised to invest the time which serves 24 girls and young university. Among local Rotary Club members making the trip to Honduras to help build tain town of Santa Cruz de and manpower to complete the women up to 20 years old. "She wasn't able to go a school were Peggy Sexton (left), Steve Kelly, Jaylee Lynch, Jack Pelon and Yojoa through Rotary. Sexton school, said Lynch. "A lot of the girls are spon- because she didn't have $25.1 Pam Pelon. Westland Rotarian Lou Toarmina and his family also went. is a member of the Garden City "It was very frustrating for sored by Rotarians. I hope all left that for her," said Lynch. club while Lynch, the former the guys in our group who work of them (Rotarians) sponsor Even small items are greatly Garden City mayor, belongs to in construction, they were used — I did and so did (former appreciated by the children the Wayne Rotary Club. to having heavy equipment," school Superintendent) Rich living at the orphanage and "Five or six years ago, a hur- she said. "Labor (in Honduras) Witkowski," said Sexton. the local students, Lynch said, ricane knocked it all down. is so inexpensive, they'd rather citing the large supply of tooth- They built a new elementary hire someone. They were bust- POOR FACILITIES brushes distributed by Pam K-6 school immediately/' said ing big boulders with a sledge While the adjacent boys Pelon, a dental hygienist Lynch. "That's why it's so hammer." orphanage has a new build- "One teacher mentioned a important. They had three lav- ing, the girls orphanage has wish to have a pencil and paper atories for a school of 500 kids. LACK OF EQUIPMENT poor facilities without running for all of the kids who showed The new school will have six Other than a front-end load- water. up with nothing," said Lynch. rooms for classes and a.com- er which was used to level some "They have a cistern but "I didn't know what I was get- puter room and library." of the site, the lack of power three months a year, during the ting into when I left. We were a Along with Sexton, a Redford equipment resulted in Sexton's dry season, they have no water," blessing for them and they were said Lynch. a blessing for us." . Along with running water, The trip was such a positive the Rotarians are also work- experience that Lynch and NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS ing to get new screens and Sexton are planning a return To the owner or occupant or any person or persons, firm or other basic amenities for the visit in the fall. corporation having charge of any land in the City of Westland: orphanage. Rotarians who Usually an educator, Garden City resident Jaylee Lynch spent her days in sponsor a youngster help sup- [email protected] | (734)953-2103 Honduras moving cement blocks to be used in the construction of a new school. 2001*P1IIVATE WEEDS F•AR_NUM 661 99 0003 000 025 99 0039 705 j ^045 99 0005 001 Recycling: There are plenty of ways to help i001 99 0004 000 J026 99 0029 002 j 045 S9 0009 001 001 99 0005 000 026 98 0030 700 i 045 99 0018 002 The Environmental Protection The next time you drive by a local the city of Westland is looking into Continuing with our Everyone's 001 99 0006 000 026 99 0032 703 j 045 99 0024 702 Agency maintains that of the 251 mil- school, keep your eyes open for a a curbside recycling program. If the Reading activities, join us as Roger 001990007 000 J027 010005 000 j 045 99 0024 705 ,00199 0012 703 J027 03 0013 000 j 047 99 0001 001 lion tons of trash we produce in this green and yellow bin. Most schools plan goes through, that would make Sutherland, past president of the 001990012704 J027 03 0027 308 ! 047 99 0002 0O1 country each year, oniy82 million in the area have them and you can recycling just as easy as taking out Michigan Beekeepers' Association, |001 99 0020 000 J027 04 0016 304 j 048 01 0100 000 tons are recycled. Still, the energy recycle newspaper, magazines, white your trash. introduces us to the complex world 00199 0021000 028 01 0003 001 | 048 01 0-102 002 saved by recycling paper, and more there. The Here at the William P. Faust Public of a bee colony. There is a lot more pbT990022 000* 028 04 0037 002 | 048 01 0103 002 just one-third of our best part is; the schools Library of Westland, we have paper to the life of a bee than the constant |001 99 0025 000 028 99 0010 000 f 048 01 0123 001 001 99 0026 000 028 99 0012 701 i 048 99 0031 000 waste is the equivalent get money for it. Who recycling bins at every employee's buzzing and an occasional sting. Call 001 99 0027 000 028 99 0014 000 | 049 03 0015 300 of 10 billion gallons of could argue with helping desk and once tax season is over, (734) 326-6123 or stop by the library 001 99 0028 000 028 99 0026 000 | 049 03 0022 300 gasoline, imagine the the earth and helping the every one of those leftover forms will to reserve your seat. 001 99 0030 000 029 99 0014 701 i 04903 0023 000 energy that could be public schoolsjn one easy be recycled. Computer Classes: introduction to 001 99 0031 000 030 99 0006 704 ! 051 99 0056 QOO 001 990034 000 031 02 0011 000 ! 051 99 0058 000 saved, if more people stop? formore information on this topic, Word 7 p.m. April 8, internet 10111 a.m. 001 99 0065 000 . 031 02 0013 000 j 061 99 0060 000 recycled. For your other recy- please come to library where we can April 11, Introduction to Word 1T a.m. 003 03 0001 000 • J031 02 0014 000 j 052 01 0021 303 • The EPA also states cling needs, visit the show you The CQ Researcher (where April 12. 003 03 0014 000 1031 02 0016 000 ', 052 99 0004 002 '. that one-third of the Westiand Recycling Center most of this information was found), Check the flyer in the library for 005 01 1257 000 io32 01 0081 000 j 052 93 0019 708 . trash we generate is on Marquette between many books on the subject, and a complete description and require- •005 02 0190 300 032 010101 000 i 052 99 0019 709 (OO5-J39 0005 000 032 02 0575 000 . 053 99 0008 001 paper. The good news is that in the Newbufgh and Wayne Road. You can teach you how to use our databases ments for all classes. Ail computer ooe'cioie-sooi - ' [032020581000 ••• 053 99 0021 000 last 30 pius years, the amount of take your #1 and #2 plastics (just look to find articles. Or you can just flip classes are hands-on. Space is limited. 007 01 0580 003 • 032 03 0743 000 \ 053 99 0022 000 waste paper that is recycled in the on the bottom of the container to through magazines such as E: the Register in advance at the Reference ,00701 0580010 .032030810000 053 99 0028 000 U.S. has grown by 35 million tons. The find the code), newspaper, aluminum, Environmental Magazine. Desk or call (734) 326-6123. 007 0"< 0580 011 034 01 000? 004 054 01 0041 000 007 01 0581 002 034 01 0015 000 054 99 0009 001 bad news is that the amount of paper steel, glass, batteries and now you We can be reached at (734) 326- 007 01 0581 004 034 01 D016 000 054 99 0011 003 waste that is generated has grown by can even take in computers, monitors, 6123 or on the Web at www.westland. Information Central was compiled by 007 01 0581 005 .034 01 0018 000 054 99 0012 002 about 50 million tons, meaning that and keyboards. See a full list at www. iib.mi.us. young adult librarian Bridget Sturdy. ,007 01 0602 006 034 99 0021 001 , 056 010917 006 every year roughly 40 million tons of ci.westfand.mi.us/services/recycie- The William P. Faust Public Library ]008 99 0004 000 '035 01 0043 000 : 057 03 0272 003 guide.php. Highlighted Activities 010 010571001 035 010044 002 ; 057 03 0273 004 paper still goes into landfills. is at 6123 Central City Parkway, 013 010557 000 ,035 99 0002 000 • 057 99 0029 000 Not to worry, there is plenty you Those of you who read The The Fascinating World of Bees Westiand. For more information, call 013 01 0558 000 ib"36 99 0001 0Q2~ 080 02 0177 000 can do to help. Observer regularly also know that and Beekeeping: 7 p.m. April 7. (734)326-6123. 014 99 0027 000 !042 02 0326 305 060 05 0156 000 015 03 0004 001 '042 02 0444 000 06101 0116 303 015 06 0001 000 ' :042 02 0445 QOO"" 031 6? Oi 19 303 • 015 99 0008" 004 b42 03 0885 313 l 08101 0123 303 • Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. 015 99 000S 009 042 99 0005 000 . 08101 0125 303 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 018*99 0014'boT 043 01 0063 300" 061 01 0280'303~' Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or 018 99 0015 703 543 01 0118000 061 01 0281 303 South Redford School District Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage 020 99 0007 007 ,045 01 0298 000 ; 061010283 303 THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL (formerly Shurgard} located at 24920 Trowbridge St., Dearborn, Mi 021 S9 0001 711 045 01 0304 303 i 061 01 0284 303 48124 (313) 277-7940 4/24/2008 at 9:30 am. Sales are for cash 025 99 0039 703 045 01 0318 000 061 01 02B5 303 Bid Package #3 only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which 025 99 0039 704 : '045 010319 000 ; 061 01 0287 303 ; Work to Be Bid rent and fees are past due. Personal property described below in the matter of: 061010318 303 071 02 0138 000 1 083 02 0060 303 061 01 0320 303 |071 02 0139 000 : 083 02 0061 303 Site Demolition, Earthwork & Concrete Paving 2464- Nicole Turner- boxes,bags,totes |061 01 0322 303 |071 02 0140 000 ; 083 02 0066 301 1008-CandyChartier-boxes,bags,totes |0S1 01 0323 303 j '071 02 0141 000 j 083 02 0071 000 South Redford School District will receive firm prime contractor 1088-ErneIl K. Ware-boxes,bags,totes 061 01 0325 303 ,07102 0,142 000! 083 02 0092 000 bide for renovations to Thuraton High School located within the 1224-Sammy Williams Jr-boxes,bags,totes 061 01 0326 303 .071 02 0143 000 j 083 02 0112 000 school district. 1252-KhadijahRobinson-boxes,bagsJtotes 061 01 0328 303 j ,071 02 0144 000 ' 083 02 0113 000 1338-KenishaMabone-boxes,bags,totes 061 01 0329 303 ,071 02 0145 000J 083 03 0149 000 The bidding documents consist of plans and specifications as 1430-Kathryn Willis-boxes,bags,totes |062 01 0166 006 I |071 02 0146 000 ! 083 03 016S 000 prepared by TMP Associates, Inc. Documents may be obtained 1544-Be Da 1st Inc-boxes,bags,totes 062 01 0166 008 ;071 02 0147 000 i 083 03 0191000 with a $SO,0O/set refundable deposit payable to South Redford 1550-Be Da 1st Inc-boxes,bags,totes 063 02 0011000 071 02 0148 000 ! 083 03 0199 000 . School District at the office of the Construction Manager, George W. 1114- Angela Kolhagen- - boxes,bags,totes •66 01 0543 301 •071 02 0149 000' i 083 05 0281316 j Auch Company, 735 South Paddock Street, Pontiac, MI 48341, 1142- Joyce M Nasonr - boxes,bags,totes 066 01 0552 003 073 010001000 | 083 05 0316 332 248.334.2000, on or after April 1st 2008. Questions shall be 1204- Mary Keegan- - boxes,bags,totes 067 99 0020 003 073 03 0343 000 i 083 99 0022 000 I directed to Mr. Dennis Ring, Project Manager, George W. Auch 1206- Emmer Davis- boxes,bags,totes 067 99 0022 002 !073 03 0384 000 j 383 99 0028 000 j Company, 248.334.2000. 1240-Ryan Vail- boxes,bags,totes 068 030113001 073 03 0385 000 i 084 01 0008 000 1296-Thomas Hibler-- boxes,bags,totes 070 01 0021 001 ,073 03 0388 000 j 084 01 0009 000 1298-Dionne Simms- boxes,bags,totes 070 01 0022 001 A pre-bid meeting will be held on April 16th at 3:00PM, 073 030390 000 ; 084 010011000 Thurston High School, 26265 Sehooleraft, Redford, Ml 1324-Jodee Weaver- boxes,bags,totes 070 01 0023 001 j Q73 03 0393 000 i 034 01 0012 000 1332-Nicole Seever-- boxes,bags,totes 48239. 070 01 0026 001 073 03 0394 000 i 084 010013 000 [ , 1348-Michael Mcclain- boxes.bags.totes 070 01 0027 001 j 073 03 0396 COO i 084 01 0024 000 1412-Jim Diana- boxes,bags,totes 070 01 0028 001 074 01 0767 3011 084 01 0029 301 The envelope bearing your proposal must identify your company, 1464-Tamika Parker- boxes;bags,totes 0,70 01 0029 001 074 06 1171 000 j 084 01 0034 000 the project being bid and be addressed to the attention of Dr Linda 1484-Carla Hickman- boxes,bags,totes 070 01 0030 302 j 074 061212 000 1 084 01 0039 000 Hicks, Superintendent, South Redford School District, 26141 2304-Nina Costello- boxes,bags,totes 070 01 0031~001 *" 064 01 0042 000 Sehooleraft, Redford MI 48239. Bids must be delivered no later 070 01 0033 302 |075 02 0024 000 ! than 12:00 noon, April 25th, 2008 to the Jan Jacobs Administration 084 01 0043 000 Publish: April && 13,2008 • 070 01 0038 005 1o75 07 0007 001 ! 084 01 0046 000 Building 26141 Sehooleraft, Redford MI 48239, or the George W. 07102 011EKJOO 075070008001 : 084 01 0061 000 Auch Co, 735 South Paddock Street, Pontiac MI 48341. The school 071 02 0120 000 ! 075996067602 ^ 034 01 0071 000 : board will not accept bids submitted after the date & time specified. 07102 0121000 ' 076 99 0008 000 • 084 01 0074 000 Each proposal must be submitted on the forms furnished by the 071 020122 000__i ,075990008700 ' Construction Manager and must be completed in full. Each Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. ] 084 01 0075 000 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 071 02 0123 0001 i07(f 01 0032 66T 084 01 0098 000 proposal shall be sealed in an opaque envelope and marked with ; Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or 0/1 02 0124 UUO , J079 02 0004 000 084 010133 000 ; the name of the bidder. A bid bond executed by a U.S. Treasury 071 02 0125 000 . I079 02 0010 000 • 084 010134 000 Listed Surety Company acceptable to South Redford School Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public'Storage located at 3650 Enterprise Dr. Allen Park, Mi 48101 (313) 441-3117. • 071 02 0126 000 • ;079 02 0032 000 : 084 010136 303 - District or a cashier's check in the amount of at least 5% of the sum 071 02 0127 000 : jQ79 99 0031 006 • 084 01 0140 303 of the proposal payable to South Redford School District shall be 4/25/2008 at 11:30am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within'24 ;071 02 0128 000 : ,031 99 0Q21 705 084 02 0691 000 submitted with each proposal in excess of $20,102. All proposals hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past |071 02 0129 000 • 081 B9 0043 000 084 02 0712 000 : shall be firm for a period of sixty (60) days. due; ("0/1 02 0130 000 082 04 0121000' . 064 02 0730 000 Personal property described below in the matter of: 07102 0131000 :082 04 0126 000. 084 02 0740 000 Bids shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized B081- William Childress- - boxes,bags,totes 071 02 0132 000 032 04 0128 000 , 084 02 0753 001 statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists "371 02 0133*000 1682 04 0130 000 • B084- Tommie Griffin- - boxes,bags,totes 071 02 0134 000 : between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any 083 02 0007 302 '. member of the board or the superintendent. Bids not B102- Patti Romero- - boxes,bags,totes 071 02 0135 000 : 083 02 0033 303 B146- Cynthia Mcmillian Green- - boxes,bags,totes 071 02 0136 000"! accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement will not 083 02 0057 303 be accepted by the board. B149- John Mason- - boxes,bags,totes 083 02 0058 303 B150- George Chene- - boxes.bags.totes B160- Tamarka Davis- vaccum,bag,refrigerator Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Jan Jacobs Notice is hereby given that all noxious weeds growing on any land B238- Clayton Smith- box,dresser,bag Administration Building, 26141Schoolcraft Road, Redford MI 48239 B309- Jason Hernandez- - boxes,bags,totes in the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, must be at 2:00 pjn. April 25thth 2008 destroyed on or before the 15th and 30th days throughout the B321- Tisha Delaney- - boxes,bags,totes B362- Joanne Holmes- bike,box,tote months of May, June, July, August, September and October of 2008. Successful bidders whose proposals are $50,000 or more will be Any person failing to comply with this, notice on or before the dates B406- Cheryl chase- - boxes,bags,totes required to furnish a U.S. Treasury Listed Company Performance C020- Maribel Calderon- bags,box,mattress mentioned shall be liable to the imposition of penalties set forth in and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of their bid. The cost of Section 106-97 of the Westland Code of Ordinance and shall be the Bond shall be included in each proposal. C043- Tonia Johnson- washer,stove,refiigerator liable for all expenses incurred by the City in destroying said The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and/or all D030- Aaron Daniels- box,bag,refrigerator noxious weeds, which expenses, if unpaid by the owner, occupant, bids in whole or in part and to waive any informality therein. The D036- Tonya Harper- mattress.box.bag or agent, shall be spread against the property on the next County Board of Education reserves the right to accept that bid which in its D040- Sherry Lewis- sofa,box,mattress and School tax roll or the next general City tax roll. opinion, is in the best interest of the Owner. D042- Linder Magwood- - boxes,bags,totes D044- Cortny Smith- sofa,stove,washer Kevin L. Buford D050-Garey Reese-box,bike,tv Laurie A. Hicks E024- Joan Varney- tv,box,chair City of Westland Secretary Commissioner of Noxious Weeds E040- Denise Hearn- - boxes,bags,totes South Redford School District F026- Dawn Letts- box,bag,chair Publish: April 6 & 20,2008 awmim • u Publish: April 6,2008 Publish: April 6 & IS,2008 Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, April 6,2008 Www.riometownlife.com (•)

8Y HUGH GAUAGHER Stearns deal and said it was from attending "This is a deviation from the OBSERVER STAFF WRITER not a bailout, but necessary to and does not past. No president has attend- prevent an economic collapse. apply to ath- ed opening ceremonies in a U.S. Rep. Thaddeus letes. foreign country before." McCotter, R-Livonia, and Tm try- McCotter blamed the influ- other Republican House lead- The mortgage crisis was ing to change ence of corporate money. ers met Tuesday with Ben the major concern this week 1 is mind: he "They are making a lot of Bernanke. chairman of the in Washington. Senate lead- will regret it," money, but it's a short-term Federal Reserve. ers announced Wednesday McCotter said, gain," he said. McCotter wasn't happy with a bipartisan package to help McCotter 'Nothing is McCotter had commended Bernanki/s answers to hi.s lenders and borrowers in the going to change House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, questions ybout recenl actions wake of record foreclosures. if the president is sitting next D-Calif, for her criticism of Be one of the first homeowners in your neighbor by the Fed. MeCotter said that he hadn't to them." Bush's plans to attend the showcase the ksok of our NEW Erie Metal Re ting '"IkV in a difficult position." seen details, but he expected McCotter is a long-time opening ceremony and sought System Call now and it will definitely be wcrt i r McCotter said in a phone the plan to include creation critic of China for its monetary her support for his bill. wh-le This is the last rocf you wilt ever nee interview Wednesday. "I don't oS state run credit banks that and trade policies and tor its think Lhe bailout of Bear would provide funding to let violations of civil liberties. Call today to see if you qualify. An Erls M&tal R >f AI l Stearns was a good idea." people with adjustable-rate China has been widely criti- McCotter is expected to keep your home cooler in the summer and warm He said Bernanke was in a mortgages to convert Lo more cized recently for its military announce bis candidacy for a winter. We also have special low interest unse "game of poker and he put in stable fixed-rate mortgages. crackdown in Tibet and for its fourth term, but Tuesday he bank financing avai'aole way too much." On Wednesday, Gov. support for the Sudanese gov- said he was still undecided. Last month, the Federal Jennifer Graiiholm signed ernment in ihe Parfui crisis. "I have to talk with ni) wife, Dont rnsss this opportunity* Reserve and the Treasury into law a bill that enables •'The presence of athletes he said. Department arranged a deal the Michigan State Housing doesn't make a political state- hqailflghef^homc-townlifecosp to lend JF Morgan Chase Development Authority to ment. 'They all go," he said. (734) 953-214° $30 billion to purchase the refinance adjustable-rate investment bank at a greatly mortgages into 30-year fixed- reduced price per share. The rate loans. Fed accepted $30 billion in "People were taken advan- mortgage-related assets as col- tage of and put in this situa- lateral. tion by a predatory lending The investment bank was on class," McCotter said. "We re the verge of collapse because not bailing out someone who of mortgage bond investments. thought they could afford According to press reports, more than they could." Bear Stearns chairman James McCotter said he supports Cayne sold off his shares in the regulatory reforms that would company in March, lost nearly prevent this situation in the SI billion but still was left with future. $61 million. "Some people who argue you "People need to know that can't regulate banking have prices go up and down and no problem with the govern- someone shouldn't walk away ment bailing them out when with $61 million," McCotter they fail," he said. "In a clas- said. sic system, you don't regulate McCotter said he asked something unless it needs to Bernanke how he could go be regulated. How do you look back to the people of Michigan people in the eyes? If you want and explain to them how this a free market, accept the con- deal will help them. sequences." •It just makes others who do On another issue, McCotter ;r what they did say it's all right introduced a bill Tuesday that because the government will would restrict all government a bail them out," McCotter said. officials and employees from On Wednesday, Bernanke attending the opening cer- began two days of hearings emonies of the 2008 Summer before a joint Congressional Olympics in Beijing, China. economics committee. He The, bil£ is aimed at prevent- continued to support the Bear ing President George W. Bush

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Southeast Michigan's fore- robust than in the 1990s. cast is one of slow growth from Future job growth depends on 2005-2035, according to the more older people staying in 2(Xj.~> Forecast for Southeast the jabor force, with many in Michigan: Population, part-time jobs. Households, and Jobs for "There are both challenges Counties. Cities, Villages, and and opportunities of a slow- Tow iUiipS, 200o-203o, just growth environment and an published by SEMCOG. the increasingly older population," Southeast Michigan Council of uoifd SEMCOG Executive Governments. Director Paul 'fait, "This fore- V The region is currently cast will help local govern- experiencing an extended ments understand and shape period wf decline in jobs and the brightest future possible." population, led by significant This 2035 Forecast will decrease of manufacturing provide a base for SEMCOG s jobs and increasing out-migra- long-range planning. tion of working-age popula- The report, 2035 Forecast tion. However, in the long- for Southeast Michigan: term to year 2035, Southeast Population. Households, and Michigan's overall forecast is Jobs for Counties, Cities, one of slow growth; Villages, and Townships, a single regular or sale S 3.5 percent population 2005-2035 is available in growth by 2035 (to 6.1 million PDF on SEMCOGs Web site people); - www.semcog.org (under fine jeweiry, footwear, H 9 percent household Reports on the home page). growth; and To request a printed copy, irance or cosmetics item; S 7 percent increase in jobs please contact SEMCOG's Households will increase Information Center at (313) faster than population because 324-3362 or infocenter@ the average number of persons semcog.org. Additional data, per household will decline, in five-year increments, can uiar or and all the increase in house- be found atwww.semcog.org holds is in households without (under Programs and Projects, idaco item. children. Nearly four in 10 Planning, Regional Forecast) households will have at least SEMCOG is a regional plan- one person over age 65 in ning partnership oflocal gov- 2035, this due to the aging ernmental units serving 4-9 of the baby boom generation million people in the seven- t,\vho will all be age 70 or older counly region of Southeast in 2035) as well as longer life Michigan striving to enhance spans. the region's quality of life. Job growth will be less lurns your do\ JEI'O^S Into lobs! "y DLisincor. day, 'hoy rse'p soneonc fln«:i t\ oooo job

Sooriwlii Sale prices effective now through Monday, April 7,2008. Goodwill coupons cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or speciai offer. Coupor; riiu.il os p-esemeo a; rime o: purchase Duplicates will no', he honored. One couaois oet Herri. Coupon ewbues Tempi*-Pedic. Laurel Park Place. Partridge Creek, Brighton. Yellow Dot Clearance incredible Value merchandise Bonus Suys. Door Bus'ers. fine Jewelry special event merchandise. Breast Cancer Village of Rochester Hills. 10-10. «w;siw;> mffchandiSfj spnesa! o'deis. gift caals and sr^ice nppartnients Zmnti he aoplied to orBViOusiy ourchased merchandise or maii-'phon I1S993C1 (CPWReGc) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, April 6,2008 Www.hometownllfe.com 2owroo DAYS ONLY! m a nee

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- Pocket & Wrist Wrist O All Rail -Approved Watches O All Patek Philippe, Cartier, especially,Ball, Hamilton, Howard, Illinois Audemars, LeCoultre, Vacheron O All Gold'•Cased Pocketwatches O All Rolex - especially Submariner, GMT, Daytona O watches O All Chronographs - Breitling, Heuer, Omega O Ladies Watches With Platinum & Diamonds, Covered O Gents Vintage Gold Case - Hamilton, Omega, Longines,Etc. (enamel, multi-color gold, diamonds) O Gents Diamond Dials * watches need not be running

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Listings for the Community Calendar ThUree program will be held at the sary appointments for senior and dis- p.m. Sunday. Admission to the festival can be submitted by e-mail at sma- EMU Student Center, 900 Oakwood St., abled residents of Garden City, Livonia is free, however, there is a .$3 admis- [email protected]. They also EMU's main campus in Ypsilanti. The and Westland who are unable to drive sion to conservatory on both days. For can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 program provides students with an , and have no alternative transportation. more information, send an e-mail to Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed to opportunity to meet with representa- Volunteers can specify days, times, and [email protected] or call (734) her attention at fax at (734) 591-7279. tives from various academic programs, areas they're willing to drive. For addi- 418-2055. , For more information, call {734) 953- housing, dining, career services, finan- tional information, call (888) 660-2007 Lincoln/Reagan Dinner 2112. cial aid, scholarships and other areas. and leave a message. The Wayne 11th Congressional District Campus tours of a classroom build- Orchid Festival Republican Committee will host Saul ing, the Halle Library, the Olds-Robb The Ann Arbor Orchid Society will pres- Anuzis, Michigan party chairman, and Amateur radio exams Recreation and Intramural Building; ent its 2008 Ann Arbor Orchid Festival Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop The Garden City Amateur Radio Club and a residence hall room run every 15 noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, (keynote speaker) at its annual Lincoln/ will hold an amateur radio license minutes. All students attending Explore and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April Reagan Dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday, April. examination session from 6-9 p.m. Eastern will be able to apply for admis- 13, at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 17, at Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft. Monday, April 14, at the Maplewood sion, free of charge - a $20 savings. 1800 N. Oixboro Road. There will be Cash bar reception begins at 6 p.m. Center in Garden City. Walk-ins accept- One high school senior who enrolls at displays with thousands of orchid Dinner is $50 per person, $90 per ed, if sufficient exams are on hand. EMU will receive XL free credit hours of blooms set up in the auditorium by couple, or $450 for table of 10. Call Preregistration guarantees an exam in-state equivalent tuition. One transfer area orchid societies and growers. (248) 474-35,25 for menu choice and will be available for you. To preregister, student who enrolls will receive six There will be free informative talks reservations by April 11. call Fred Comps at <734) 261-6441 or free credit hours of in-state equivalent and demonstrations: Neal Fosteron Love of Lace XV contact him by e-mail at fcomps@aoL tuition. To register for Explore Eastern - Orchid Growing: Not Difficult, Just The Great Lakes Lace Group Inc. will Wish You Were Here com. or for more information, go to www. Different at 1 p.m. Saturday, Suphattra present Love of Lace XV11 a.m. to 4 Warm and sunny Cancun, Mexico, provided the backdrop for a photograph Explore EMU emich.edu/explore/. Joy Sloup - Tutorial on Making Clay p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Livonia. by Steve Bodnovits of his wife, Linda (left), and Diana Rorewicz with their Eastern Michigan University will hold Fish Dlal-A-Rlde Orchids at 2 p.m. Saturday, Don Garling, Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile, Garden City Observer. The trio were vacationed in the popular resort town • an Explore Eastern program 10 a.m. to Fish Dial-A-Ride of Western Wayne Insect and Disease Control at 3 p.m. • east of Farmington, in Livonia. The on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula during midwinter break. Word is they tried 'to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, for high school •County is seeking volunteer drivers. A Saturday, Rob Halgren, Orchids 101 at event is a day of lace making, with bring back warmer temperatures, but it didn't work/ If you go on vacation, students and transfer students to learn nonprofit community service group, noon Sunday, Alex Challis, Miniature demonstrations, try-it tables, vendors be sure to take a Wish You Were Here picture with your Garden City Observer about university and how an EMU edu- it provides door-to-door rides to non- Orchids at 1 p.m. Sunday and Erich and displays. Admission is free, public and send it to Sue Mason, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Be sure to cation can launch their future careers. emergency medical and other neces- Michel, Orchids of Madagascar at 2 is welcome. For more information, go include your name and information about your photo. programs focus on well ness

Garden City Hospital, 6245 education and camaraderie are the for more information or to register. free CPR "Family & Friends" Building (attached to the main hos- Medicaid and most commercial insur- Inkster Road, offers a weekly focus. Call (734) 458-3242 for more Strength and Stretch at 2 p.m. Course at 1 p.m. All you need are pital), 6255 N. Inkster Road, Garden ance plans. Call (734) 458-3481 for schedule of health and well- information. This is a non-aerobic exercise ciass your hands and a few hours of train- City. Call (734) 458-4330 for more more information or to register. ness programs for residents. Tuesday, April 8 designed to help you strengthen ing to learn how to save someone's information. Yoga (fourth of four classes) at The lineup this week includes: Get Up and Move at 9 a.m., 3 and and define your muscles, as well as life. The Family and Friends course Eating Disorders Support Group 6:30 p.m. Learn how to relax, stretch 4 p.m. This is an invigorating exercise increase your flexibility. Fee is $30 is a community CPR course and at 7 p.m. This support group is for . and breathe while creating balance, Monday, April 7 program is designed to help you get per month. For more information, does not meet CPR certification those individuals with anorexia, strength and flexibility for both the Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. up and get moving, and is the perfect call (734) 458-3242. requirements of employment or bulimia, and compulsive and binge body and mind. This four-week ses- Thirty minutes of exercise including compliment to your diet program. Yoga (fourth of four classes) at required professional credentials. eating disorders. Both males and sion is $32. Classes meet at Garden cardio, strength training and stretch- Fee is $30 per month. For more infor- 4 p.m. Learn how to relax, stretch Garden City Hospital is offering this females are invited to attend. This City Hospital's Cardiac Rehab. Call ing. Exercise at your own comfort mation, call (734) 458-3242. and breathe while creating balance, American Heart Association CPR meeting is held in the Garden City (734) 458-3242 for details and to level. Fee is $30 per month or a $5 . Diabetes Self-Management strength and flexibility for both the course two times during the month Hospital Auditorium. Call (734) 458- register. drop-in fee. Call (734) 458-3242 for Education (second of four classes) body and mind. This four-week ses- of April to enable members of the 4330 for more information. "Focus on Living" Cancer more information at 9:30 a.m. This comprehen- sion is $32. Classes meet at Garden community to use CPR effectively Self Help for Hard of Hearing Support at 7 p.m. A self-help group Childbirth Education (sixth of sive series is planned to help City Hospital's Cardiac Rehab. Call and with confidence. There is no (SHHH!) at 7 p.m. Are you or designed to bring together persons six classes) at 6 p.m. This six-week people Live Well With Diabetes. (734) 458-3242 for details and to fee to attend this 31/2 hour course, someone you know hard of hear- living with cancer. A nurse facilita- course prepares the expectant moth- "Participants learn self-care skills register. but pre-registratiQh is required. ing? You're not aione. A free sup- tor provides opportunities for all to er and coach for labor and delivery. of nutrition, exercise, medication Wednesday, April 9 For more information or to register, port group for people who are share their.mutual concerns. This Class is th hours and there, is a $60 management, monitoring of blood Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. contact Susan Karasinski at-(734) hard of hearing is held every third meeting is free of charge. Cali 734- fee. Medicaid is accepted. Call (734) sugar levels, foot and skin care, Thirty minutes of exercise including 458-3403 or by e-mail skarasin® Wednesday of the month. Call (734) 458-3311 for further information. 458-4330 for more information or to prevention of problems and psycho- cardio, strength training and stretch- gchosp.org. 458-3381 for more information. Friday, April 11 register. social issues.-Physician referral is ing. Exercise at your own comfort CPAP and BIPAP Mask Fitting Thursday, April 10 Exercise Express T2:30 p.m. Heart Pals Cardiac Support required. There is a fee, but reim- level. Fee is $30 per month or a $5 Clinic at 5 p.m. Attention CPAP and Get Up and Move at 9 a.m., 3 and Thirty minutes of exercise including * Group at 7:30 p.m. Group support is bursement is available by Medicare, drop-in fee. Call (734) 458-3242 for BiPAP users: Did you know that 4 p.m. This is an invigorating exercise cardio, strength training and stretch- offered to cardiac patients and/or Medicaid and most commercial more information. most insurances cover new supplies program is designed to help you get ing. Exercise at your own comfort their significant other. Discussion, insurance plans. Call (734} 458-3481 American Heart Association's every year? Visit the Sleep Disorders up and get moving, and is the perfect1 level. Fee is $30 per month or a $5 Center of Michigan, 35600 Central compliment to your diet program. drop-in fee. Call (734) 458-3242 for City Parkway, Suite 103, Westland, Fee is $30 per month. For more infor- more information 5-6 p.m. any Wednesday for a free mation, call (734) 458-3242. Daily Programs mask fitting clinic. No appointment Strength and Stretch at 2 p.m. Garden City Hospital's Health is needed. Cali (734) 458-3330 with This is a non-aerobic exercise class Enhancement Center offers any questions or for more informa- designed to help you strengthen daily programs Monday through tion. and define your muscles, as well as Friday in Phase II and 111 Cardiac Alzheimer's Support at 7 p.m. increase your flexibility. Fee is $30 Rehabilitation/Cardiac Weliness, a Sponsored by the Alzheimer's per month. For more information, Peripheral Vascular Disease Exercise Association, family members, friends call (734) 458-3242. and Strength Training Program, and .and caregivers of persons afflicted Diabetes Self-Management a Diabetes Exercise Program. These with Alzheimer's Disease or related Education (second of four classes) at classes are presented and monitored disorders are invited to join this free 6:30 p.m. This comprehensive series by certified exercise physiologists. monthly support group. Meetings are is planned to help people Live Weil Contact the Health Enhancement held on the second Wednesday of the With Diabetes. Physician referral is Center at (734) 458-3242 to select month in the lower level classrooms required. There is a fee, but reim- an exercise program specifically of the Allen Breakie Medical Office bursement is available by Medicare, designed for you.

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A tax on these pay for a civil society notwith- a costly necessity because people do and a tax system that is.regressive to those making less than $16,000, pay groups can directly diminish their qual- standing, most of us flinch when not generally live close to where they begin with is intolerable. over two and a half times the rate of the ity of life. By comparison, the same tax the taxman cometh. -r-* ^— want to go. They do not walk to work; Let's provide some context, very wealthy, 13.3 percent. All in all, rate will scarcely affect the daily life of Good schools, a correc- V-* they drive. School districts spend enor- Today, fewer and fewer are pocketing Michigan's tax system is among the 10 the wealthiest families. Unlike low- and tions system, adequate mous amounts of money on buses and a larger and larger share of the nation's most regressive in the country. middle-income families, the impact on Few would call a tax system fair if the quality of life of wealthy families is public infrastructure % * V gasoline because children live far from income and wealth. Between 1974 and and many other good schools. Children require transporta- 2004, the most affluent 20 percent middle class and low-income citizens minimal. things done with tion to sporting events, libraries and has seen its income grow by 64 per- paid a higher portion of their income in On the other hand, a fair tax system public dollars do not other after-school activities. Shopping cent. During the same period, middle taxes than the wealthiest among us. Yet, maintains that citizen contributions mitigate the resent- and entertainment opportunities are America has seen its income modestly that is exactly what we do in Michigan to government services be based on an ment engendered by often present only beyond walking dis- grow by 23 percent. The lowest 20 per- and doing so reduces the standard of ability to pay. Low-income people can an unfair tax code and Al Churchill tance. cent has grown only 3 percent. Since living of those taxed the most. Even an be exempted entirely and rates can be by way or example, the We no longer live in small, self-suf- 1979 the richest 1 percent has seen its alleged fairness built into Michigan's graduated higher as income rises. The gasoline tax. ficient communities where our friends income grow by 184 percent. flat rate income tax is illusory. Those level of taxation that citizens experi- In Michigan the federal gasoline tax and life's amenities are close by. Modern By way of contrast, the Institute on who argue that an equal share across ence would be relate to what they can is 18 cents per gallon while the state existence is dependent upon energy and Taxation and Economic Policy findsth e the board is reasonable ignore the fact afford, not necessarily what they earn. levies an additional 19 cents per gallon. gasoline, like food, is essential to sur- Michigan tax system to be a matter of that doing so has different consequenc- Clearly, discretionary income has been Add to that 16 cents of sales tax when vival. Like food, it should be free of all "soak the poor and middle class, spare es for different income groups. shifting dramatically upward and away the retail price of gasoline is $3.08 a forms of taxation. the wealthy." According to the ITEP, Low-income families spend most of from America's middle class. That real- gallon and the total tax extracted is Beyond that, the gasoline tax is "the state and local tax rate on the their income just to attain a minimum ity ought to be incorporated into the a whopping 53 cents per gallon or 21 regressive in that low and middle wealthiest 1 percent of Michigan fami- level of physical and mental comfort. tax code. A graduated tax rate, like a percent of a $2.50 wholesale price. income taxpayers pay a higher portion lies, with average incomes of $828,000, Even middle-income families spend consumption tax on luxuries, is not only According to the Tax Foundation, of their income for gasoline and sale is 5 percent." The average tax rate on most of their earnings to achieve a fairer, it's immensely more logical. Michigan levies the fifth highest gaso- taxes than high income taxpayers. At a middle income families, those mak- reasonably comfortable standard of line tax in the nation. time when gasoline seems headed for ing between $29,000 and $48,00©, is living with, perhaps, a couple of weeks Al Churchill is a Livonia resident.

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On Thursday morning, the Madonna baseball team participated in extra hitting drills to recover from getting blanked by Aquinas in Wednesday's second game of The Westland John a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Glenn High boys and double-header. girls track teams will Those swings paid off in quick order hold a fund-raiser on Thursday afternoon, as the Crusaders Tuesday, April 8 at TOM HAWLEV | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER rattled 19 hits around Hitch Ballpark in Max & Erma's, located an 18-0 mercy-rule shortened victory over on 6601 Newburgh The winner in the 200-meter dash was Glenn's Larry Dawkins (far right) followed by Wayne's D J. Freeman (left) and Glenn's Keshaw Martin (middle). Rochester College. The game was called Road (at Warren) in midway through the seventh. Westland. "It's great to bounce back," said MU Twenty-percent of all ' head coach Greg dinners, lunches and COLLEGE BASEBALL Haeger, whose carry out will go toward Orbiting to victory team is travel- the Glenn track pro- ing to Chicago, gram. 111. for a weekend set against St. Xavier. For more informa- Rockets lift off season with win vs. rival Wayne "We were really disappointed in how the tion, call (734) 419- team played yesterday, especially at (our) 2301. BY BRAD EMONS house. We don't want to play like that here OBSERVER STAFF WRITER at home. Free football clinic "I'm happy with the way we swung the The Livonia Westland John Glenn's season-opening 102-35 boys bats and we pitched reasonably well. The Stevenson Youth track victory Thursday over rival Wayne Memorial results were what we were looking for." Football clinic, focusing came as no surprise. The Crusaders (17-7) scored five runs on fundamentals for Glenn already had a scrimmage meet in against in the first and three in the second to set grades 2-6, will be from Dearborn and competed in an indoor meet just five the tone and give starting pitcher Richard 8:30 a.m. (check-in) to days earlier at Eastern Michigan University. Hammer (Garden City) a comfortable lead 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Wayne, meanwhile, entered with a lineup of mostly to say the least. May 17 in the school's newcomers without any time spent yet in the field But Hammer struggled with control gymnasium. events due to shot put and discus throwing area being (he walked four and hit a batter) and was Camp instructors under water, along with jumping pit areas that are still replaced in the third by Canton native included the Stevenson considered under repair. Carl McDevitt, who pitched two score- varsity football staff As a result, Wayne did not field any competitors in less innings and picked up the victory. and players. the shot put, discus, long jump, high jump and pole Finishing the shutout with an inning each All participants must vault, giving Glenn a 45-0 point advantage. were Eric Wendling, Pat Kenny and Bret wear gym shoes. "It has not been easy with the weather, but we still Spencer (Northville). Optional clinic T- had to get ourselves ready to go and ready to perform," Rochester (O-7) managed just two hits, shirts will be available Glenn coach Jess Shough said. "From my perspective by Jordan Ackerman and Mark Albertson. by pre-order only (must we had to get ready because it was our first official Madonna really broke things open with a be received by May meet outdoors and it was Wayne. six-run fifth, to make it 16-0. 6). Adult sizes small "Even though it was disappointing to go that way and "Just about everyone in the lineup swung through extra-large are it put a damper on things, I felt we would have been it," Haeger said. "If they didn't get multiple $6. competitive in the field events, too." hits they were on base all day long." For more informa- Glenn had the upper hand in the sprints and middle Sparking the attack were Farmington tion, call the Stevenson distance events. junior first baseman Kevin Zerbo (3-for-4, athletic office at (734) The Rockets' Larry Dawkins, a state placer last three runs), senior third baseman Kenny 744-2894. UAL football Wayne Memorial's Jacob Schofield was a runaway winner the 1,600-meter run. Please see TRACK, B5 Please see CRUSADERS, B2 Football and cheer- leading registration for the Livonia Junior Athletic League will be on a first-come, first- Chargers earn split against state-ranked Farmington serve basis from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Frost Middle First-year Livonia Churchill girls Farmington junior starter Chrissy School Cafe. Softball coach Lou Kuratko came Albrecht took the loss. The cost is $165 away encouraged by his team's per- In the second game, Velzy allowed (tackle football), $110 formance Thursday in a split of a just four hits and one walk. (cheerleader) and $85 doubleheader with preseason state- The Falcons, who scored three (flag football). ranked Farmington High. times in the top of the seventh, col- Football teams will The Chargers won the opener, 2- lected nine hits off Hiser and Jordan be made up based on 1, behind the three-hit pitching of Kerr. the following ages and freshman Natalie Hiser, but visiting Churchill got its only two runs in weights: flag (ages 6-7); Farmington returned the favor in the the bottom of the seventh on RBIs by freshman (ages 8-9; up nightcap, 5-2, behind Dana Velzy's 16 Taylor Kerr and Kerri Miazgowicz. to 125 pounds); JV (ages strikeouts. Amanda Blaker led Farmington, 9-11; up to 140 pounds); "I think it was a good start to the ranked No. 10 in Division 1, with varsity (ages 10-13; up season for both teams," Kuratko said. four hits. to 170 pounds; 14-year- "I think Natalie (Hiser) did O.K. for STEVENSON 10, ALLEN PARK 4: A olds; up to 135 pounds). the first time out. She got the ball 10-run first-inning carried Livonia Cheer squad age over the plate and we played good Stevenson (1-0) to a season-open- groups include fresh- defense behind her." ing victory Wednesday over the host man (grades 3-4); JV Churchill turned a pair of double Jaguars (0-1). (grades 5-6); and var- plays in the opener as Hiser struck Kristina Vaclavek, who went 2- sity (grades 7-8). out eight and did not walk a batter, in for-4, sparked the first-inning surge For more informa- going the distance. with a two-run triple. tion, visit wwwJjal. Katina St. Pierre had the game- Amanda Paison also went 2-for-4 com; or call Phil Adkins winning RBI in the bottom of the with a double and two RBI. Kathleen at (7340 425-4098. sixth, while Emily McShane collect- Hoehn also added two hits, while ed two hits, scored a run and had an winning pitcher Jamie Johnson went Titan track dual RBI. Jordan Kerr also doubled and Churchill's Taylor Kerr tries to make a throw to first after falling down trying to field a bunt during Thursday's The University of scored in the first. Please see CHARGERS, B5 game against Farmington. Detroit-Mercy will celebrate its first home men's and women's track and field competi- tion since 1964.with a meet beginning at, 4:30 Livonia's Lerg inks entry-level contract with Oilers p.m. against Oakland University at the new The Edmonton Oilers announced the I'd like to thank the Oilers for giving me the team in scoring list and ranked game-winning goals in his junior season. Titan Field. signing Wednesday of Michigan State this chance, and I could not be happier 11th in the Central Collegiate Hockey Lerg wrapped up his career last week- Among the special University senior captain Bryan Lerg of to be in their organization. Association with a career-best season end with a 68-60-128 scoring line in 169 events planned include: Livonia to a two-year NHL entry-level "I'd also like to thank everyone that featured a team-best 20 goals along career games in the Green and White. a kid zone with games contract. at Michigan State - not just within with 19 assists for 39 points. Lerg tallied Prior to joining MSU, he played two at midfield; free tailgate Terms of the contract were not dis- the hockey staff, but everyone at the a team-best 10 power play goals and set. seasons with the U.S. National Under- style food; fastest man closed. University. My career at Michigan State a career high in points as a senior. 18 Team and was a member of the U.S. on campus 100-meter Lerg joined the Oilers'American allowed me not only to win a National Lerg and his classmates have been a National Junior Team that captured the competition; Tommy jockey League affiliate Springfield Championship, but also to be a part of driving force behind one of the most suc- silver medal at the 2004IIHF World Titan vs. the Grizzly Falcons. one of the best college experiences and cessful eras in MSU hockey. Under-18 Championship. 100-rneter kids' race; "This is every hockey player's dream hockey programs in the nation. I cannot The team is coming off its third- MSU completed the 2007-08 season and the alumni-student - to have an opportunity to play in the imagine a better place to have spent my straight NCAA Regional Final appear- with a 25-12-5 record, and advanced to mile; along with Senior National Hockey League," Lerg in an last four years." ance, and captured Michigan State's the NCAA regional final in Colorado Day for both teams. MSU press release. "It's been my dream The 5-foot-10,175-pound forward was third NCAA title in 2007- Lerg twice Springs, Colo, where the Spartans For more informa- since I first put on skates at two years a four-year player and two-year captain earned MSU's Outstanding Offensive defeated the WCHA regular-season tion, visit www.detroit- old, and I'm very excited about the for the Spartans. Player award, and bagged a career-high champion host Tigers before falling to titans.com. opportunity to go out and prove myself. The 22-year-old finished second on 23 goals and led the NCAA with eight Notre Dame, 3-1. i B2 Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, April 6,2008 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometowniife.com

CRUSADERS divided a twinbill with us and I'm awfully proud of 18-17 slugfest Aquinas to fall to 6-2 in the the fact that he's in the record FROM PAGE Bt conference (Aquinas improved book. to 7-10,1-1). "But he has a lot more good Despite 8 errors, Franklin edges Garden City (3-for-3, two runs, four RBI) The opener went to the innings left in him this year, and junior outfielder Scott Crusaders, 5-3, thanks to a he's going to be one of the guys EIIVERViEW IS, CLAREHCEVILLE1: On Boyer (3-for-4, four RBI). three-fun sixth and a com- to carry us to meet the bunch What a crazy way to start the PREP BASEBALL Friday, Steve DiBrano tossed a two- Chipping in with a single, plete-game performance by of goals we have this year." prep baseball season. hitter as the Pirates (l-O) downed ' double and five RBI was senior senior pitcher Will Kennedy, That means helping MU Livonia Franklin survived starter Garrett Gumm, got the host Livonia Clarenceville (0-2) in a John McCracken while senior a Westland John Glenn alum. make it to the NAIA collegiate eight errors Wednesday and victory. He struck out eight, non-conference game. Dave Herrick (Westland/ Kennedy added to his career World Series. outslugged visiting Garden allowed four hits and walked Clarenceville starter Tyler Livonia Churchill) went 2- strikeout record with six. Meanwhile, in the second City, 18-17, in eight innings. three. Hendrickson took the loss. for-3. Junior outfielder Zack Madonna's offense collected game, the Saints broke a score- Dan Schiffman had an RBI less tie with two runs in the Mike Basner's'singled in Gumm allowed five hits, single for the Trojans, while McMillin went 2-for-3 and nine hits, two each by Herrick Derek LeBlanc with the game- walked four and fanned one in Levan Go added a single and sto- drove in a pair. and Boyer. fifth and tacked on three more winning run in the bottom of 2.2 innings. len base. Homering were McCracken, "I'm proud of Will for what in the sixth, to win 5-0. the eighth inning. Anthony Glass led the FRANKLIN 11, DEARBORN 9: Winning Boyer (who also doubled) and he's done, where he came from Aquinas starter Michael Jesse Carpenter paced Cougars' offense going 3-for-5 pitcher Jesse Carpenter collected freshman outfielder Shawn and where he's at now," Haeger Giddings went the distance, Franklin's hitting attack going with a pair of doubles and four four RBI, including a three-run triple Little of Canton. Little went 2- said. "He's been a good pitcher allowing just four hits. 3-for-4 with a triple, three runs runs. Losing pitcher Joe Felice and sacrifice fly Thursday as host for-4) and scored three times. ever since he was allowed to and four RBI. He also had two went 2-for-6. Livonia Franklin (2-O) overcame six Oh Wednesday, Madonna get on this field and pitch for tsmith@hometown life.com HARRISON 5, CHURCHILL I: Lefty Justin errors to down the Pioneers (1-1) in a stolen bases. non-league game. Basner went 2-for-3 with Young scattered three hits over five innings to pick up the vic- Tyler Barnes added a double and a pair of walks, two RBI triple in Franklin's nine-hit attack. and three runs scored, while tory Thursday as Farmington Hills Harrison (1-0) turned back host Anthony Andrus also went 2-for-2 Crusaders produce in WHAC play LeBlanc was 2~for-3 with three Livonia Churchill (0-1) in a non- with four RBI and two runs scored. walks, three RBI and two runs. league opener. Young struck out five Andrus pitched the final 2.1 The Patriots led 6-2 after and walked four before giving way innings in relief, allowing three runs It was a productive week for SOFTBALL Heights featured a one-hit, two innings before the Cougars to reliever Steve Pelletier, who came (one earned) on three hits and a Madonna's Softball team, other complete game by standout scored nine times in the third on in the sixth and seventh innings walk. He struck out three. than having Friday's double- freshman pitcher Jessica Irwin inning onfive Patrio t errors. to pick up the save. Pelletier walked Carpenter went the first 4.2 header against Cornerstone at with a sharp, 15-4 win over the (6-4), who fanned 11 batters. innings, allowing six run (one Franklin led 6-2 after two three and struck out one. University Field postponed due Saints in Adrian. Sidor (Churchill) doubled, Losing pitcher Jimmy Tyler, a earned) on four hits and five walks. innings before the Cougars He struck out six. to sloppyfield conditions . Ballinger was helped along scored a run and knocked in scored nine times in the third junior, went six innings. He gave up The Crusaders did split against Siena Heights (7-14, two to pace the MU attack. five runs onfive hits , walked three Dearborn trailed 11-6 after six on five Patriot errors before innings, but scored three times in the a Wednesday twinbill at 2-2) by her teammates' 11-run • Against UM-D (2-2,2-2 in and struck out two. Tyler threw 31 of the WHAC), Ballinger domi- Franklin answered with six in his 72 pitches in the first inning. top of the seventh when the Patriots University of Michigan- fourth inning. the third to take a 12-11 advan- Sophomore Josh Payzant finished made apair of errors. Dearborn before roaring back Collecting three hits in four nated in the nightcap romp, tage. up in the seventh holding the Hawks Pioneer starter Mike Marteusz Thursday to sweep host Siena at-bats for Madonna was junior but she had some offensive help Trailing 17-12 after six scoreless. took the loss. Heights in Wolverine-Hoosier shortstop Tedi Johnston, while from Sidor (2-for-5, three RBI), innings, Garden City rallied Mark Hurt collected two hits and SUMMIT 13, CLARENCEVILLE 0: Livonia Athletjc Conference action. Livonia's Cat Sidbr and Garden Johnston (3-for-4, three runs), with five in the top of the sev- knocked in two runs for Harrison. Clarenceville (O-l) opened its 2008 With the 3-1 week, Madonna City's Ashley Shay each picked Shay (2-for-4, two runs, three Mike Sacha also went 2-for-2. season Wednesday at home with a RBI) and Walled Lake Western enth. loss to Romulus Summit Academy improved to 13-9-1 overall and up two hits. "It wasn't pretty baseball, but Churchill had just three hits and 3-1 in the conference. Shay, a freshman who played product Kathleen Smiley (3-for- couldn't score twice with the bases North (1-0). Starter John McAlpine it was a win and we'll take it," was the losing pitcher. Reliever Tyler Senior lefthander Liz rightfield, double d and singled 4, two runs, two RBI). loaded with two-out. Ballinger (6-4) won games both in two trips to the plate and Smiley, a junior outfielder, Franklin second-year coach Drew Servalish's groundout scored Hendrickson registered six strike- Matt Fournier said. Churchill'sfirst ru n and Vinny outs in two innings. days. drove in three runs while soph- tripled to jump-start a five-run Junior pitcher Mark Carozza crossed the plate on an Levan go had a hit and stolen base Against the Wolves, she scat- omore first baseman Sidor went fifth that broke the contest McRobb, who came on for the in the loss. tered three hits in a 14-1 trounc- 2-for-4 with an RBI. open. In the opener, Stephanie final 5.1 innings in relief of ing and came back Thursday The 6-0 opener against Siena Miller outdueled Irwin, 2-1. Glenn's Kangas lost to dislocated elbow Ladywood's new coach gets kick out of win for him on thefield. It' s kind like BYBRADEMONS "He's the kind of kid who Goalkeeper Sara Ross earned OBSERVER STAFF WRITER always goes 100 percent, even the air has been let out of the Ken Shingledecker was GIRLS SOCCER the shutout. ' when its practice," Wakefield balloon. And now it's back to the all smiles Thursday follow- "Last year they (PCA) mercied Westland John Glenn's baseball said. "And he's the kind of kid drawing board. Hopefully it's ing his debut as Livonia us and our girls played better this team andfirst-year coac h Tom who says, 'call an ambulance,' the type of injury that he can get Lady wood girls soccer coach. Goalkeeper Michele Ring, time," Lutheran Westland coach Wakefield suffered a cruel blow then you can an ambulance. He back at some point of the season." The Blazers (1-0,1-0) who faced just one shot, kept Sam Makki said. "We gave up a on the eve of its season opener. kept saying, It's my senior year, Wakefield said Wayne State got two goals apiece from the Falcons (O-2, O-l) off the couple of goals we shouldn't have, The Rockets have lost second- my senior year.' He gave up foot- had expressed serious interest in Alessia Vagnini and Caitlyn board until the 55-minute but we played very good soccer. team All-Observer pick Chris ball for this to concentrate solely the Glenn senior. Szczypka in a season-open- mark when,Delia Nowak We're getting there." on baseball." "I just told him to keep his ing 6-1 Catholic League scored. CLARENCEVILLE 8, SUMMIT 0: Senior Kangas for an extended period Amanda Moody pumped in four with a dislocated elbow suffered Glenn was slated to open its head up and he's not done play- Central Division triumph at "I came away very goals Wednesday to propel Livonia in practice. 2008 season Saturday at home ing," Wakefield said. "I'll tell Dearborn Divine Child. impressed with our defensive Clarenceville (1-0) to a non-con- The Rockets' No. 1 pitcher and in a double-header against any college coach that he's still "I felt good leaving the performance giving up only ference triumph at home over seniorfirst basema n was hurt Farmington High. deserving to play at a school like field," said Shingledecker, one shot," said Shingledecker, Romulus Summit Academy North. chasing a foul ball while crash- "It was the hardest hour of that. I'll stick my neck out. He's who coached previously at who singled out the back line Amber Dermyre, Teresa Parent, ing into a fence. He was taken my life, there wasn't a dry eye our ^der, he's everything." Lutheran High Westland. made up of Kemp, Allison Jordan Fyffe and Ashley Welch by ambulanceto Garde n City on the field, he couldn't move," "I'm excited because every- Krueger, Christina Eroyan also scored goals for the Trojans, Hospital. Wakefield said. "We said a prayer [email protected] | (734) 953-2123 one stepped up and played, and Lindsay Maier. who led 6-0 at intermission. well." PLY. CHRISTIAN 7, LUTH. WESTLAND Goalkeeper Kristen Jolly earned Vagnini, ironically, is a 0: Hat tricks by junior Brooke the shutout. Williams and senior Jenna Misch LiiTH. WESTLAND 5, WASHTENAW junior transfer from Divine CHRISTIAN 1: Five different players Child. carried Plymouth Christian Academy (2-0) to a non-confer- scored goals Thursday as Lutheran Alison Szczypka and Sarah ence win Friday at Lutheran High High Westland (1-0) opened its Kempa also scored goals for Westland (1-1). season with a noh-conference Ladywood, which led 3-0 at Williams, who had a hat trick victory at Saline Washtenaw half time. in PCA's 5-3 victory Tuesday over Christian. Assists went to Amanda Wayne Memorial, now has six Goal scorers for the Warriors Field, Kristen Selasky, goals on the year. included Carly Girolamo, Miranda Kaitlyn Vitale, Erika The Eagles, who led 3-0 at Kasprowicz, Hannah Mielke, halftime, also got a goal from Kim Jessica Welser and Allyson Doroghazi, Rachel Maceri Yankee. and Caitlyn Szczypka. Cleary.

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THE WEEK AHEAD Stevenson's Jennifer Gateley left) PREP BASEBALL Monday, April 7 tries to beat Lutheran South at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Canton's Tuesday, April 8 Churchill at Garden City, 4 p.m. Rachel Kain W.Bioomfield at Franklin, 4 p.m. to the ball, Ply. Christian at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. but to no avail Clarencevilie at S'field-Laihrup, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 10 as teammate Luth. Westland at Canton Agape, 4:30 p.m. Megan Staub Mt. Carmel at Huron Valley (2), 4:30 p.m. tallied her Friday, April 11 Plymouth at Churchill, 4 p.m. second goal of Franklin at John Glenn, 4 p.m. the game. Stevenson at Northville. 4 p.m. Wayne at Salem, 4 p.m. Luth. Westland at Clarencevilie, 4:30 p.m. Saturday. April 12 (all double-headers unless noted) Churchill at Carleton-Airport-lnv, 10 a.m. •Huron Valley at Clarencevilie, 11 a.m. FranklinatMilford.il a.m. Southgate at Stevenson, 11 a.m. Garden City at John Glenn, 11 a.m. Wayne at RU Klotz Invitational, noon. GIRLS SOFTBALL Monday, April 7 Churchill at Ladywood, 4 p.m. Lutheran N'west at Clarencevilie, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 Garden City at Churchill, 4 p.m. Luth. Westland at S'field Christian, 4:30 p.m. Mt. Carmel at Huron Valley (2),4:30 p.m. Clare nceville at S'fielct-Lathrup, 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 Ladywood at Divine Child (2), 4 p.m. Thursday, April 10 Luth. Westland at Canton Agape, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 Churchill at Plymouth, 4 p.m. ROUND 1 PLAYOFF TSCKETS John Glenn at Franklin, 4 p.m. Stevenson at Northville, 4 p.m.

Salem vat Wayne, 4 p.m. Luth. Westland at Ctarenceville, 4:30 p.m. league battle Wednesday, host Ann GO ON SALE Saturday, April 12 Canton's Megan Staub sup- Arbor Pioneer (1-0-1) broke away (all double-headers unless noted) WLAA GIRLS SOCCER Stevenson at Adrian Invitational. 3 a.m. plied the offensive punch from a halftime deadlock to beat Huron Valley at Clarencevilie, 11 a.m. Friday to knock off visiting much offensively and really Livonia Stevenson (1-1). TOMORROW, GIRLS SOCCER Livonia Stevenson, 3-0, in struggled on the grass to con- Alex Harbowy scored from Molly Monday, April 7 McConnell for Stevenson's lone goal John Glenn at Wayne, 4 p.m. a Western Lakes Activities nect with one another." for the Spartans to make it 1-all at Luth. Westland at Rom, Summitt, 4:30 p.m. Canton (1-1) was coming off APRIL 7 AT 10 AM Del Chavez at Clarenceville, 5 p.m. Association girls soccer cross- halftime. The play started when Churchill at Northville, 7 p.m. over. a 1-0 loss Wednesday at home Stevenson at Franklin, 7 p.m. McConnell took a heel pass from Staub, a junior forward, against Novi as Jenna Carosio Wendy Hoots. Tuesday, April 8 scored the game-winning goal Bishop Fotey at Ladywood, 5:30 p.m. had a pair of goals and Tracey "It took us awhile to get comfort- Wednesday, April 9 Rymph, also a junior forward, on a penalty kick with 18 min- able," Stevenson coach Chris Pinta Northville at John Glenn, 4 p.m. added the other to catapult the utes to go. said. "We may have come out ner- Lutheran South at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Franklin at Churchill, 7 p.m. Chiefs to their first win of the "I felt my team responded vous because it was our first real Wayne at Stevenson, 7 p.m. year. well after losing to Novi," game against a good opponent." Thursday, April 10 Lauren Fearday, Hallie Fournier, too Assists went to senior Rachel Canton coach George Tomasso. Ply. Christian at Clarenceville, 5 p.m. Molly Stansik and Mikki Dennis Marian at Ladywood, 5:30 p.m. "We did a good job of stop- Kain, senior Laura Daniels and scored goals for Pioneer. Friday, April 11 junior Lisa Pierce. ping Stevenson's attack and we FAMILY NIGHT F.H. Harrison at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Goalkeeper Alex Richert had Churchill at Grosse Pte. South, 7 p.m. Canton scored at the 10-min- eliminated the breakdowns. four saves for the Pioneers. PACKAGES AVAILABLE Saturday, April 12 ute mark of the first half and Stevenson is a good, tough W.L NORTHERN 7 FRANKLIN 1: In a Ladywood at Salem, 3:30 p.m. r BOYS & GIRLS TRACKS FIELD led 1-0 at intermission. team and when their girls get WLAA crossover Wednesday, visit- Tuesday, April 8 The Chiefs and added their healthy, they'll be even more ing Walled Lake Northern rolled to 4 Tickets, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas Clarenceville at Whitmore Lake, 4:30 p.m. second goal at the 55-minute competitive late in the season." the win over Livonia Franklin'(0-1). Thursday, April 10 Senior forward Molly Perkins +a Free Group Photo on the Churchill at W.L. Northern, 3:30 p.m. mark when the Stevenson back . Franklin at Northville. 3:30 p.m. line was caught out of posi- CHURCHILL 2, PLYMOUTH 0: Alyssa Mira had scored seven minutes into the sec- W.L. Central at Stevenson, 3:30 p.m. tion and the Chiefs played the two assists Wednesday as Livonia ond half for the Patriots, who fell Salem at John Glenn, 3:30 p.m. Churchill (l-O) earned a WLAA behind 4-0 at halftime. Pistons Court for $99 Wayne at Canton, 3:30 p.m. ball through to the middle to a crossover win over the host Wildcats. "It was an awfully rocky first Clarenceville at Hazel Park, 4:30 p.m. cutting forward. Canton put it Franklin Road. Annapolis, Roeper, Hannah Otto's goal from Mira half for us and that really made it Luth. South at Lutheran Westland. 4:30 p.m. away with another goal at the made it 1-0 at halftime. Callie Mack difficult to come back," Franklin Sponsored by BOYS GOLF 65-minute mark. added an insurance goal from Mira coach Jen Barker said. "It almost Monday, April 7 Big Boy and Co-Op Services Credit Union John Glenn vs. Edsel Ford Senior goalkeeper Bryanne in the second half. took us the first half to get out of at the Woodlands (Van Buren), 3 p.m. Bellovary, who made four Goalkeeper Stefanie Turner, who the nerves and become comfort- Huron Valley vs. Macomb Christian made a couple of key came up big to able so we could finally settle in. a Maple Lane G.C., 3:30 p.m. saves, posted the shutout for Canton. post the shutout. We were a whole different team for Wednesday, April 9 the final 4>0 minutes, which we can John Glenn vs. New Boston Huron "It was kind of a back-and- "Overall it was a good effort, at the Woodlands (Van Buren), 3 p.m. the girls played really well on the positively build off of... forth game, but Canton created Friday, April 11 grass field," Churchill coach Dave "Courtney Smith, Renee Berger Pinckney Invitational, 9 a.m. more offensive opportunities, Huron Valley vs. Macomb Christian Hebestreit said. "I thought our fit- and Brooke Killeen stepped up at Hawthorne Valley, 2:30 p.m. and finished when they needed ness coming off of spring break their game and helped lead the GIRLS TENNIS to," said Stevenson coach Chris would be an effort, but we had mul- team through our more successful Monday, April 7 Pinta, whose team dropped to tiple chances and reacted well." second half." Churchill at Farmington, 4 p.m. Ladywood vs. Andover at Schoolcraft, 4 p.m. 1-2 overall. "We didn't create Ai. PIONEER 4F STEVENSON): In a non- Clawson vs. Clarenceville at Bicentennial Park, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 Ladywood vs. Marian at Schoolcraft, 4 p.m. Ferndale vs. Clarenceville at Bicentennial Park, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 Howell at Stevenson, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 10 Ladywood vs. fiegina at Schoolcraft, 4 p.m Clarenceville at Hazel Park, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 Sunday, April 20, 2008 4:35 pm Franklin at Churchill, 4 p.m. Stevenson at W.L. Northern, 4 p.m. W.L. Western at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Wayne at W.L. Central, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE Monday, April 7 Ladywood at Brighton, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 Ladywood at Troy, 7 p.m. Friday, April 11 Grosse Pte. North at Ladywood, 6 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASEBALL (all double-headers) Sunday, April 6 Madonna at St. Xavief (III.), noon. Wednesday, April 9 Madonna at Concordia, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12 Indiana Tech at Madonna, 1 p.m. Sunday, April 13 Madonna at Indiana Tech, 1 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL (all double-headers) Tuesday, April 8 Madonna at Saginaw Valley State, 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 Madonna at Rochester College, 3 p.m. Friday, April 11 Indiana Tech at Madonna, 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 Concordia at Madonna, 1p.m. Sunday, April 13 Madonna at Indiana Tech, 1 p.m. INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S FOOTBALL LEAGUE Saturday, April 12 Detroit Demolition vs. Columbus Phantoms at Livonia Franklin H.S., 7 p.m.

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WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 102 Wayne, 0-1 overall. Stevenson, 8:59.4. Franklin, 8:54.3. WAYNE MEMORIAL 35 LIVONIA STEVENSON 90.5 Dual meet records: Stevenson, 1-0 overall; Dual meet records; Salem, 1-0 overall; Franklin, April 3 at Wayne CANTON 46.5 Canton, 0-1 overall. 0-1 overall. Shot put 1. John Abraham (WJG), 41 feet. 5 April 3 at Canton SALEM 79, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 58 LIVONIA CHURCHILL 79 inches; 2. Zack Bozigian (WJG), 41-2; 3. James Shot put: 1. Matt Broome (LS), 43 feet, 11 inches; April 3 at Franklin WALLED LAKE WESTERN 58 Kelly II (WJG), 38-10, 2. Chris Golonka (LS), 42-3.75; 3. Rob Moores Shot put: 1. Ed Mehri (S), 47 feet, 10.5 inches; April 3 at W.L. Western Discus: 1. Bozigian (WJG), 138-9; 2. Kelly II (WJG), (0,40-11.5. . 2. Dana Baitazar (S), 43-8; 3. David Fortin (LF), Shot put: 1. Edison Vushaj (WLW), 43-8; 2. 108-8; 3. TJ.Araneiba (WJG), 108-5. Discus: 1. Broome (LS), 126-3; 2. Golonka (IS), 43-2. Duane Najarian (LO, no distance available. High jump: 1. Daris Smith (WJG), 5'-3; 2. Keshawn 110-7; 3, ZachWtialen(LS), 100-11. Discus; 1. Sean McAuliffe(LF), 120-6; 2. Discus:! Mike Calo (WLW), 137-1. Smith (WJG), 5-0; 3. Vince Dillard (WJG), 5-0. High Jump: 1. Mitchell White (LS), 6-5; 2. Pat York Courtney Frazier (S), 120-3; 3. Baitazar (S), 119-4. High jump: 1. Jason Byars (WLW), 5-6; 2. Long jump: 1. D. Smith (WJG), 18-0; 2. Kris GUI' (LS), 6-1; 3. (tie) Ben Spreitzer (C) and Wyatt High jump: 1 Jace Beardon (S), 5-10; 2. Tony Ryan Whittum (LC), 5-6; 3. Mike Appel (LC), 5-6. (WJG), 16-10; 3. V. Dillard (WJG), 16-8. Stahl(LS), 5-6 each. Lawson(LF),5-8;3.ZackGaskell(S),5-6. Long jump: 1, Deonte Mack (WLW), 19-5; 2. Pole vault: 1. Ryan Lockhart (WJG), 9-0; 2. Gary Long jump: 1. Dave Simor (LS), 22-0; 2. Myles Long jump: 1. Beardon (S), 20-1.25; 2. Edelbrock Scott Coppola (LC), nda; Kevin Pietrasinski Lawrence (WJG), 8-0; 3. Shawn Long (WJG). 8-0. White (LS), 21-10.5; 3. Kate Sergison (LS), 20-2.5. (S), 17-9.5; 3. Andy McCaffrey (LF), 17-1.5. (LO.nda. 110-meter hurdles: 1. Renaldo Powell (WM), Pole vault: 1. Chris McGinnis (0,12-9; 2. Pole vault: 1. Kevin Beadle (LF), 11-1; 2. Nick Pole vault: 1. Derik Peterman (LC), 13-6; I 15.4; 2. Sergio Pavan (WJG), 17.7; 3. Lawrence Jonathon Gudeman (LS), 10-6; 3. E. Kelzer (C), Fenner(LF),10-6;3.Pau!Krutty(S),9-6. Joe Tesner(LC), no height available; 3. Chri (WJG), 21.0. 10-0. 110-meter hurdles: 1. Stuart Gregory (LF), 16.4; Barnard (LC), nha. 300 hurdles: 1. Powell (WM), 41.0; 2. Pavan 110-meter hurdles: 1. Myles White (LS), 14.3 2. Scott O'Connor (S), 16.5; 3. Cameron Wludyka 110-meter hurdles:!. Peterman (LC), 16.55: (WJG), 45.5; 3. Dennis Dillard (WJG), 48.0. (school record); 2. Tim Betcher (0,16.5; 3. Sherif • (LF), 17.2. 2. Whittum (LC), 16.97. 100 dash: 1. Larry Oawkins (WJG), 51.1; 2. D. J. Hassanien (0,16.9. 300 hurdles: 1. O'Connor (S), 43.7; 2. Gregory 300 hurdles:!. Ian Guerin(LC).45 86:? Freeman (WM), 11.2; 3. JaJuan Marks (WJG), 11.4. 300 hurdles: 1. Mytes White (LS), 39.8; 2. (LF), 43.8; 3. Mike Giles (S), 45.1. Whittum (LC), 46.38. ZOO: 1. Dawkins (WJG), 22.8; 2. Freeman (WM), Belcher (C), 40.9; 3. Dennis Swift (LSO, 43.1. 100 dash:1. Paul Voegele (LF), 11.4; 2. Darell 100 dash: 1. Lucas Qoe (WLW), 11.32; 2. Darsn 22.9; 3. Keshawn Martin (WJG), 24.1. 100 dash: 1. Austin White (LS). 11.1; 2. Eric Myree (LF), 11.5; 3. Anthony Mullins (S), 11.9. Carey (LC), 11.42; 3. Emannaul Dixon (LC), 11.52. 400:1. Nelson Kenne (WJG), 55.5; 2. Lockhart Piwowar (C), 11.1; 3. Johnatfion Pauley (LS), 11.5. 200:1. Myree (LF), 24.1; 2. Mike Baumgardner 200:1. Doe (WLW), 24.15; 2. Dixon (LC}, 23.47: (WJG), 57.1; 3. Ryan Crayne(WM), 57.7. 200:1. Austin White (LS), 2Z.9; 2. Nick (LF),24.6;3.Petin(S),24.9. 3. Travis Tomey(LC), 24.53. 800:1. D. Smith (WJG), 2:12.4; 2. Abraham Anagnostou (LS), 23.5; 3. Piwowar (0,23.7. 400:1. Lawson (LF), 53.9; 2. Stephan Telenko 400:1. Billy Gutowski(LC), 54.0; 2. Chris Mendez (WM), 2:18.0; 3. Mike Gardner (WJG), 400:1. Derek Buskey (LS), 52.3; 2. Hassanien (0, (S), 54.2; 3. Dominique Williams (S), 56.3. Denapoli (LCI, 54.6. 2:20.5. 52.9; 3. Stephen Pollard (LS), 54.6, 800:1. Craig Cowing (S), 2:10.3; 2. Kevin deBear 800 run: 1. Jack Schnaible (WLW), 2:07.1:2. 1,600:1. Jacob Schofield (WM), 5:05.2; 2. 800:1. Mike Gibbons (LS), 2:06.3; 2. Josh Hurst (S), 2:12.7; 3. Justin Kane (S), 2:13.5. Mark Waterbury (LC), 2:10.53:3. Brandon Grysko Gardner (WJG), 5:10.2; 3. Tim Boes (WJG>, 5:10.7. (0,2:10.2; 3. Brian Fenech(LS), 2:14.1. 1,600:1. deBear (S), 4:44.7; 2. Cowing (S), 4:48.8; (LC), 2:11.59. 3,200:1. Schofield (WM), 11.17.0; 2. Boes (WJG), 1,600:!. Duncan Spitz (0,4:42.6; 2. Derek 3. Lang (S). 4:53.0. 1,600: I.Mark Waterbury (LC), 4:49.02; 11:18.4; 3. Dan McCahiil (WJG). 11:35.3. Hoermsn (C), 4:44.7; 3. Gibbons (LS), 4:46.0. 3,200:1. Jason Smith (S), 10:32.4; 2. Devy (S), • 3,200:1. Kousei Yajima (WLW), 10:38.74; 400 relay: J. John Glenn (Marks, Martin, Corey 3,200:1. Shawn Bowse (LS), 10:21.6; 2. Kyle 10:32.8; 3. Mike Charara (S), 10:40.5. 400 relay: 1. Churchill (Daran Carey, Jeff Davis, Dawkins), 44.4; 800 relay: 1. John Clinton (C), 10:30.8; 3. Hoerman (C), 10:31.0. 400 relay: 1. Franklin (Myree, Brandon Tower, Ricketts, Travis Tomey, Emmanuel Dixon), 45.33; Glenn (Marks, Martin, Davis, Dawkins), 1:37.7; 400 relay: 1. Stevenson (Jacob Gudeman, Baumgardner, Voegele), 45.9; 2. Saiem, 46.5; 800:1. Western (Doe, Josh Ellis, Austin Probst, 1,600 relay: 1. John Glenn (Pavan, Kyren Boyd, Mitchell White, Pauley, Austin White), 44.7; 2. 800 relay: 1. Franklin (Gregory, Baumgardner, Byars), 1:35.4; 1,600:1. Churcriiil (Gutowski, Lockhart, Kenne), 3:46.0; 2. Wayne, 3:48.5. Canton, 46.6; 800 relay:! Stevenson (Buskey, Voegele, Myree), 1:35.7; 1,600 relay: Salem Brandon Gryskc, Michael Schmidt, Waterbury), 3,200 relay:!. Wayne (CJ. Kelly, Schofield, Anagnostou, Sergison, Myles White), 1:34.6; (Telenko, Gaskeli, deBear, Williams), 3:46.1; 2. 3:45.36; 3,200:1. Western (J.Schnaible, Chris Mendez, Matt Mills), 9:15.1; 2. John Glenn, 9:37.4. 1,600 relay: 1. Canton, 3:43.5; 2. Stevenson, Franklin, 3:51.8; 3,200 relay: 1. Salem (Charara, Schnaible, Jon Rhodes, Mark f/ehringer}, 8:41.0 Dual meet records: John Glenn, 1-0 overall; 3:58.2; 3,200 relay: 1. Canton, 3:48.5; 2. Jared Jones, Smith, Zach Basanese) 8:53.6; 2. ROUND 1 PLAYOFF TICKETS GO ON SALE TRACK "We're really young and inexperienced," guy in our 400 and 800 relays teams he's PAGE B1 Wayne coach Lee Grizzell said. "Only going to fill that spot. eight of these kids ran track last year. "Our relays have consistently been run- But it was good for the kids to get a meet ning good times. And Larry (Dawkins) TOMORROW, year in Division 1, won two competitive under their belt. And it was good for the has gone 10.9 already in the 100 and he races over Wayne's D. J. Freeman in the coaches to see whd can run." goes 22.8 yesterday. I'm pleased where's APRIL 7 AT 10 AM 100- and 200-meter dashes with times of Glenn's 400, 800 and 1,600 relay teams he's at." 11.1 and 22.8. Freeman was right behind were also victorious. Shough also is encouraged by his 1,600 in 11.2 and 22.9. The addition of Keshawn Martin, a relay foursome of Sergio Pavan, Kyren Glenn's Nelson Kenne (55.5) and Ryan senior who did not run track last year, has Boyd, Lockhart and Kenne. Lockhart (57-1) went one-two in the 400, solidified Glenn's sprint relays. He's also "Last we lost three meets that came while Daris Smith (2:12.4) captured the gone 22 feet, 2.5 inches indoors in the down to the mile (1,600) relay," the Glenn 800. Wayne's Renaldo Powell swept the long jump. coach said. "We're more competitive in the 110- and 300 hurdles in 15.4 and 41.0, "He (Martin) competed, but he's a natu- 4 x 400. We've been able to fill some holes respectively. Teammate Jacob Schofield ral in that event (long jump)," Shough and now it's a matter of training them." FAMILY WIGHT earned wins in the 1,600 (5:05.2) and said of the Michigan State football signee. 3,200 (11:17.0). "And we've been looking for that fourth [email protected] (734) 953-2123 PACKAGES AVAILABLE

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD RESULTS 4 Tickets, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas * a Free Group Photo on the WESUAND JOHN GLENN 127 4:38.0; 3,200 relay: 1. Stevenson (Karli WAYNE MEMORIAL 4 Kutchka, Katie Anagnostou, Giynn, Calka), April 3 at Wayne 10:43.3. Shot put: 1. (tie) Karli Pitrago (WJG) and Dual meet records: Stevenson, 1-0 overall; Marshae Brazier (WJG), 24-0 each; 3. Ashley Canton, 0-1 overall. Srivder, 22-8. • LIVONIA FRANKLIN 92, SALEM 45 Discus: 1. Brazier (WJG). 67-10; 2. Pitrago (WJG), April 3 at Franklin 67-0;3.Em]lyR?e(WJG),52-7. Shot put: 1. Ashley Price (LF), 34 feet, 4.5 High jump: 1. (tie) Brittany Brown (.WJG) and inches; 2. Savannah Haig (LF), 29-6.5; 3. Ashley Montgomery (WJG), 4-2 each; 3. Snyder Brittany Milican(LF), 28-8. Big Boy and Co-Op Services Credit Union (WJG), 4-0. Discus: 1. Price (LF), 94-5; 2. Haig (LF), 93-2; 3. Long jump: 1. Ciera Madison (WJG), 11-0; Milican(LF),80-9. 2. Shaunte Roberts (WJG), 10-10; 3. Bisi High Jump: 1. Liz Kollaway tLF). 5-0; Z. Ajeturimosi (WJG), 10-8. Oeterman (S), 4-6; 3. Sam Gulp (LF), 4-3, Pole vault:!, Jamie Melias (WJG), 6-0. Long jump: 1. Monica Hardy (LF), 14-4; 2. Sam 100-meter hurdles: 1. Lache Walton (WJG), Campbell (LF), 13-0; 3. Jen Mueller (LFO, 12-8. 20.7; 2. Sine'ad McGiffert (WJG), 24.1; 3. Khiry Pole vault: 1. Meghan Powers (LF), 9-0; 2. Emily Sparks (WJG), 24.2. Quint (LF), 8-0; 3. Anastasia Bending (LF), 7-6. 300 hurdles11. Walton (WJG), 1:00.0; 2. Sparks 100-meter hurdles: 1. Campell (LF), 18.95; 2. iWJ'jj. :.06.D. Vala (S), 19.59; 3. Carolanne Cucci ILF). 20,1. 100 dash: I Ashley Parker (WJG!, 12.8; 2. Chanel 300 hurdles: 1. Vala (S), 53.17; 2. Campbell (LF), Payne (WJG), 13.2; 3, Montgomery (WJG), 13.3. 58.31; 3. Mueller (LF), 1:01.54. 200:1. Payne (WJG), 27.6; 2. Rochelle Woods 100 dash: 1. Wright (S), 12.88; 2. Hardy (LF), (WM). 28.7; 3. Cancflce Williams (WJG), 29.4. 13.32; 3. Olivia Hernandez (LF), 13,82. 400:1. Parker (WJG), 1:03,7; 2. Brown (WJG). 200:1. Wright (S), 27.32; 2. Hardy (LF), 28.47; 3. 1:05.7; 3. Jazmine Sanchez (WJG), 1:10.0. Ashley Butkowski (LF), 29.08. 800:1. Brown (WJG), 2:58.4; 2. Jaimie Medel 400:1. Senneca Scott (LF), 1:04.89; 2. Butkowski (WJG), 3:02.5; 3. Claire Moro (WJG), 3:10.0. (LF), 1:05.4; 3. Hernandez (LF), 1:09.93. 1,600:1. Stacey Richardson (WJG), 6:40.0; 800:1. (S), 2:47.24; 2. (S), 2:50.73; 3. Megan 2. Jenn Drum (WJG), 6:52.0; 3. Michelle Levy Wickens(LF), 2:58.35. (WJG), 7:19.0. 1,600:1. Determan (S), 5:50.83; 2. Megan McPherson (LF), 5:52.0; 3. Mallory Church (LF), 3,200:1. Richardson (WJG), 14.49.0; 2. Drum 6:14.12. (WJG), 16:07.0. 400 relay: 1. John Glenn (Payne, Montgomery, 3,200:1. Olson (S), 13:44.42; 2. Tiffany Melias, Parker), 54.77; 800 relay: 1. John Glenn VanOrden (LF), 14:02.33; 3. Griffiths (S), 14:01.59. (Payne, Montgomery, Melias, Parker), 1:53,0; 400 relay: 1. Franklin (Kelly TapeNa, Quint, 1,600 relay: 1, John Glenrt (Sanchez, Brown, Corinne Haro, Molly Hirst), 55.07; 800 relay: Madison, Snyder), 5:14.0; 3,200 relay: 1. John 1. Franklin (Butkowski, Hernandez, Mueller, Glenn (Richardson, Drum, Levy, Medel), 13:04.0. Hardy), 1:53.79; 1,600 relay: 1. Salem, 4:32.93; Dual meet records: John Glenn, 1-0 overall; 3,200 relay:!. Franklin (M. Church, McPherson, Wayne, 0-1 overall. Dominique Jordan, Wickens), 11:01.81. Dual meet records: Franklin, 1-0 overall; Salem, 0-1 overall. LIVONIA STEVENSON 105 CANTON 31 LIVONIA CHURCHILL 75 TOM HAW1EY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER April 3 at Canton WALLED LAKE WESTERN 60 Shot put; 1. Rebecca Bartek (LS), 33 feet, 3.5 April 3 at W.L Western Glenn's Chanel Payne hits the tape first in the 200-meter run in Tuesday's inches; 2. Maame Adomako (LS), 31-10.25; 3. Shot put: 1. Johnson (WLW), no distance Douglas (0,28-3. 'available; 2. Kyndra Abron (LC), 37 feet. 5 dual meet against rival Wayne Memorial. Discus: 1. fi,Barte k (LS), 88-0; 2. Colette Fodera inches; 3. Taylor Byron (LC), 31-9. (LS), 84-4; 3. Kolton (C),80-1. Discus: 1. Abron (LO, 115-11; 2. Johnson (WLW), High jump: 1. Lindsay Lipa (C), 4-11; 2. Julia nda; 3. Shannon Getchen |LC), 88-11. Meyer (LS), 4-3; 3. (tie) Claire LeBlanc (LS) and High Jump: 1. Abron (LC), 4-8; 2. Mefta (WLW). no Marci Kovsky (LS), 4-3 each. height available. Long jump: 1. Chelsea Pashnick (LS), 14-3.5; 2, Long jump: 1. Mefta (WLW), nda; 2. Jamie Brittany Gentile (LS), 13-7.5; 3. Sierra Williams Marihugh (LC), nda; 3. Alicia DiMauro (LC), nda. (0,13-7. Pole vault: 3. Eren Ural (LC), 8-0. Pole vault: 1. Michelle Blackstone (LS), 8-0; 2.' 100-meter hurdles: 1. Margarita Lazarevska Emily Wolfe (LS), 6-0. (LC), 18.2; 2. Burke (WLW), no time available; 3. ingim8guns.com 100-meter hurdles: 1. Becky Adamcheck (LS), Alex Herten (LC), 22.0. INDOOR RANGE AND GUN SHOP 17.3; 2. Gentile (LS), 17.9; 3. Ashley Huener (0, 300 hurdles: 1. Lazarevska (LC), 54.82; 2. • Westland, Ml, 48185 - (734)326-7320 19.4. Megan Catalano (LC), 58.64; 3. Herten (LC), 300 hurdles:!. Adamcheck (LS), 48.6; 2. 1:04.1. Huener (0,53.5; 3. Gentile (LS), 53.5. 100 dash: 1. Zeitlin (WLW), nta; 2. Sarah LaBerge Smith & Wesson Days 100 dash: 1. Williams (C), 13.6; 2. Ashley Banks (LC),!4.17;3.Loney(WLW),nta. April 18th, 19th, & 20th (0,14.1; 3. Megan OeMarco(LS), 14.2. 200:1. Zeitiin (WLW), nta; 2. LaBerge (LC), 29.16; 200:1. Adamcheck (LS), 27.7; 2. Jenny Bartek 3. Lazarevska (LC), 30.69. (LS), 28.9; 3. Williams (C),30.1. 400:1. Megan Kelly (LC), 1:07.6; 2. Samar Aoude Wilt haves hrq& inventory of all S&W products in store. 400:1. Brittany Mrozek (LS), 1:05.1; 2. Swanberg (10,1:08.7; 3. Melameel (WLW). nta. (0,1:05.7; 3. Lipa (0,1:06.7. 800:1. Clark (WLW), nta; 2. Sara Kroli (LO, gma 800:1. Chrissy Tappan (LS), 2:40.3; I, Katie 2:30.3; 3. Rudey (WLW), nta. Glynn (LS), 2:41.3; 3. Abigail Gorzalski (C), 2:48.6. 1,600:1. Rachel McFarlane (LC), 5:26,2; 2. Kroll 1,600:1. Courtney Calka (LS). 5:24.1; 2. Tappan (LC), 5:31.7; 3. Clark.(WLW), nta. 3,200:1. McFarlane drawing for the M&P pistol. Stevenson (Courtney Lewis, J. Bartek, Mrozek, Verelien, McFarlane), 10:25.9. Adamcheck), 1:54,4; 2. Canton, disqualified; Dual meet records: Churchill, 1-0 overall; # Drawing held on the'end of Sunday and me>6 nor to he 1,600 relay: 1. Stevenson (Glynn, Brooke ' Western, 0-1 overall. Knochel, Mrozek, Calka), 4:24.2; 2. Canton/

a homer over the fence and three Classes CHARGERS RBI. CCW instruction Winning pitcher Natalie Sanborn (extensive 12 hr. class) also chipped in with pair of singles. Sanborn allowed two hits, walked Ladies Night $14 2-for-4 with a double. three and struck out two in five {For novices) $70 Ammo not inducted Johnson worked the first innings. three innings, allowing no Huron pitcher Kristy Arbour runs on no hits. She struck out allowed all 16 runs on 12 hits. Huron three. committed four errors. In the nightcap, Franklin scored 1 Hour noni member (Seniors $13.00) $15.00 Reliever Laura Deacon three times in the fourth inning to pitched the final four innings, break a 2-2 deadlock en route to a 1 a Hour noh member (Seniors $9.00} allowing four runs on three 6-4 victory. hits. She struck out seven. Sanborn was the winning pitcher included with ran FRANKLIN 16-6, A.A. HURON W: Timely again, allowing just five and three hitting and solid defense carried walks over seven innings; She also Gyrt Rental (must be 21 yrs old & buy our ammo) Livonia Franklin (2-0) to a season- helped her own case with a single, opening sweep of host Ann Arbor double and two RBI. Huron. Brittany Taylor doubled twice and ' The Patriots took fite innings to knocked in two runs. Nicole Emery mercy the River Rats in the opener, also singled twice. 16-1, as Jessica Emery went 3-for-3 Andrea Martin, who gave up with three RBI and Nicole Emery eight hits and three walks over seven .added three hits, including a triple. innings, took the loss. Arbour had Briauna Taylor went 3-for-4 with three hits, including a double. (W) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, April 6,2008 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometownlife.com

LIVONIA CHURCHILL Katie Roberts, Sr.; Paige McNamara, Jr.; Gabrielle League affiliation: Metro Conference. Head coach: Denise Grant, 14th year. Sabatiini, Jr.; Carli Marschner, Soph. 2006 finish; 7-5 dual meet record; fifth (Division WYAA girls fast-pitch ing head coach for fall sideline Girls basketball league . League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities Promising newcomers: Ashley Benvenuti, Fr.; 4 regional). The Westland Youth Athletic and winter competitive seasons The Livonia Community Association (Lakes Division). Shannon Dwight Fr; Laura Gumpper, Fr.; Melissa Notable losses to graduation: Becky Simpson, 2006 finish: tied for ejgtitti place (WLAA Martinez, Fr.;CaliaMiiler,Fr. Jenny Kanyo, Gina Ailesandrini. Association is seeking girls ages (experience necessary to coach Recreation Center spring basket- Tournament and Division 1 regional). Ladd's 2008 outlook: "We have very promising Leading returnees: Heather Baliard, Sr.. No. 10-16 to play fast-pitch soffball at the high school-level MHSAA ball league for girls ages (10-13) Notable losses to graduation: Ashley McDermott. newcomers and seasoned veterans returning this 1 singles; Paige Harter, Jr., No. I singles; Katie Ructii Shah. year. I'm very excited about our possibilities for Beaver, Sr., No'3 singles; Elizabeth Murphy, Jr., Western Wayne County League, format). will start the week ofApri l 21. leading returnees: Lucy Klinko, Jr.: Katlyn Foster, this year. The girls and enthusiastic and eager te No. 4 singles; Lindsay Harting, Sr., No. 1 doubles; which begins in June. For more information, e-mail Team placement tryouts will be Jr.; Kelly Felner, Sr.; Lauren Velia, Sr.; Nikki Fata, improve." Amanda French, Sr., No. 1 doubles; Angela Bell, Jr., Openings remain foral l age , Stevenson athletic director Lori from 5-6 p.m. Monday, April 14 at Soph.; Kelly Houghan, Jr.; Jenna Zuccarini, Sr.; WESTLAND JOHN GLENN No. 2 doubles; Shelby Woodby, Jr, No. 1 doubles; Tia Danielle Vasko, Sr.; Brianna Devlin, Sr.; Cortney Head coach: Kirk Conner, seventh year. Dmuchkowski, No. 3 doubles; Tanya Dmuchkowski, groups including 12-, 14- and 16- Hyman [email protected]. the LCRC gym, which is located Bennett Jr. League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division)., No. 3 doubles. and-under. mi.us. at 15100 Hubbard (at Five Mile Promising newcomer: Paige Fallu, Fr.. 2006 finish: 10th (Division 1 regional); 12th (WLAA Promising newcomers: Stephanie McHugh, Jr., No. Road). Grant's 2008 outlook: "By only losing two Tournament); 3-12 overall record. 4 doubles; Megan Tallman, Jr., No. 4 doubles; Alaina Registration is from 7-9 p-m. players to graduation, we should have some depth Notable losses to graduation: Sarah Collins, Wygant, Fr., No. 5 doubles; Corey Shattuck, Soph., Wednesdays and 10 a.m. until The registration deadline is and experience on the team. We don't really have Sarah Schroeder, Mary Bruce, Brandee Thomas. No. 5 doubles; Carol Beasley, Fr., doubles. noon Saturdays at the WYAA The Dad's Athletic Club of April 14 at the LCRC with prac- a set lineup as of yet. Trie first few matches will be Leading returnees: Rasheena Martin, Sr., doubles; Kanyo's 2008 outlook: "With the (MHSAA) y used to move players around and hopefully come Sarah Pruett, Sr., singles; Samantha Giles, Sr; seasons change we lost some people to softball. , Lange Compound Building, 6050 Westland will stage registra- tice dates on April 25 and May 2. up with the best possible placement of player. Dominique France. Jr.; Louissa Viltaromah, Soph. We're pretty optimistic. We defeated (Redford) Farmington Road (north of Ford tion for boys and girls slow-pitch Game dates at May 9,16,23,30; Paige (Faliu) will definitely added strength and Promising newcomers: Halie Baker, Fr; Latina Thurston in our first match (March 31), 8-1.1 think in match experience to our roster. We're looking for Yacks, Fr.; Sabrina Lawrence, Fr.; Brooke Zywick, Fr.; singles were good along with the first and second Road). softball (ages 6-18 as of March 1, June 6 and 13. an exciting season." Desiree Clenney, Fr.; Jamatha Johnson, Fr.; Laura doubles. We may switch our Ho. 4 and 5 doubles For more information, call the 2008) season which runs from Fees are $49 (LCRC pass hold- LIVONIA FRANKLIN Baker, Soph.; Misha Martinez, Jr.; Joceiyn Williams, Until we get a lineup settled. I've coached all these WYAA during normal business early May through July at Adam ers), resident, $58; and non-resi- Head coach: Lori George, fifth year. Sr.; Jennifer Bone, Sr. giris since they started playing tennis.' League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). Conner's 2008 outlook: "Our goal is to win a few LIVONIA LADY'.VOOD hours or leave a message during Middle School, located on Palmer dent, $65. 2006 finish: tied for eighth (WLAA Tournament matches, teach the kidsto play and appreciate the Head coach: David Guziatek, fourth year. non-business hours at (734) 421- Road (west ofVenoy). For more information, call (734) and Division i regional). sport of a lifetime, and have fun." League affiliation: Catholic League (Central 0640. The fun league does not include 466-2900. Notable losses to graduation: Kelsey Judd,. WAYNE MEMORIAL Division). Mane! Meyers, Emily Schwartz, Jessica Stchur. Head coach: Joe Nowaske, first year. 2006 finish: 5-9 overall; fourth (Division Z tryouts. Everyone plays. Leading returnees: Emily Wisniewski, jr., singles League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). regional). Ballplayers wanted Boys basketball league (7-2 record at No. 3); Michelle Thompson, Sr., Mo, 1 2006 finish: 11th (WLAA Tournament and Division Notable losses to graduation: Katie Schesky, doubles; Jennifer Neamtu. Sr.; Lauren Osiwaia, Sr. 1 regional). Lauren Butwiil, The 12-and-under Westland Registration will be from: The Livonia Community (No. Z doubles); Emma Stack, Sr. captain, singles. Notable losses to graduation: Chelsey Odom, Leading returnees: Lindsey Petrusha, Sr., No. Warthogs travel baseball team • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Recreation Center spring bas- Promising newcomers: Angelica Wqods, Fr., Monica Stafford, Nicole Woodart. 1 singles; Aiaina Vince, Sr., No. 2 singles; Lauren singles. Leading returnees: Jessica Novack, Sr., No.1 Gaffney, Sr, No. 3 singles; Kelly Dwight, Sr., No. needs two players for the 2008 April 8 and 15, at the Dorsey ketball league for boys ages 9-11 George's 2008 outlook: "The team is singles; Robbie Tornlin, Jr., No. 3 singles; Samantha 4 singles-No.1 doubles; Carolyn Ryan, Jr., No. 2 season, which starts April 23. Center, 32715 Dorsey Road (at (Division I) and 12-14 (Division II) experiencing a rebirth with returning players Gaskill, Jr., No. 4 singles; Cassandra Woods, Jr., doubles; Christina Koorossi, Jr., No. 2-3 doubles; The Warthogs are members of Venoy). starts the week ofApri l 21 at the moving from doubles to singles. Many first-year No. 1 doubles; Jessica Gush, Soph., No. 1 doubles; Madeleine Durany Jr., No. 2-3 doubles; Sabrina varsity returnees will be making doubles teams Victoria Baker, No. 4 doubles. DeAngelis, Jr, No. 3 doubles; Kimme Ervin, Soph., the Kensington Valley Baseball- • 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 10 LCRC. at varsity..Our team is small by numbers, but lean Promising newcomers: Morgan Greig, Fr., No. 2 No. 3-4 doubles. Softball Association. at the Bailey Recreation Center, Team placement tryouts will and enthusiastic. Last season we won seven-oHO singles; Kara Windsor, Jr., No.2 doubles; Madelynn Promising newcomers: Stephanie Petrusha,'Fr., If interested, call Gary Vroom 36651 Ford Road (behind be from 6-7 p-ra (Division I) and third sets in our conference season. We look to win Bevill, Jr., No. 2 doubles; Jessica Greggi, Soph., No. 3 singles-No. 1 doubles; Kaitlin Deisenroth, Fr., matches in two sets this season." No. 3 doubles; Ashlee Szabo, Soph., No. 3 doubles; No. 3-4 doubles; Gabrlella Granados, Jr., No. 3-4 at (734) 748-5966. Westland City Hall). 7-8 p.m. (Division II) Tuesday, LIVONIA STEVENSON Nancy Watson, Jr., No. 4 doubles; Xi Yan Wang, doubles. The cost is $20 per child or $40 April 15 at the LCRC gym, located Head coach: Kathy Ladd,10th season. Soph., No. 4 doubles. Guziatek's 2008 outlook: "The switch in the Storm needs players League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Nowaske's 2008 outlook: "Thus far, our practices (MHSAA) giris season has helped our team per family (includes team shirt, at 15100 Hubbard (at Five Mile 2006 finish: first (Lakes Division); second (WLAA have been in the gym as often as out on the courts tremendously. After having almost a year-and- Tryouts (weather permit- trophies, All-Star game and fam- road). Tournament); third (Division 1 regiona!;t|ualified for the first three weeks. Novack and Greig should a-haif off to practice their skills, the team has for state). give us a solid top of the lineup. Greig has been really improved to being the most prepared team ting) for the Livonia Storm 12- ily picnic at the end of the season). The registration deadline is Notable losses to graduation: Amanda Moccia learning the game since her early years from her I have coached In my time at Lady wood. Due to and-under girls softball will be There will be a $5 late fee assessed Tuesday, April 15 at the LCRC. (first-team All-Area singles); Corinne Pasley (first- father Cameron, a teaching professional. The rest our preparedness, experience and determination from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, per cMd for registration received Division I practice dates are team All-Area singles); Julie Francisco (first-team of OUF 29-player roster is sprinkled with freshman, as a team, we have a legitimate opportunity for Ail-Area doubles); Amelia.Lepping, Laura Dulude, sophomores and Juniors, most of whom are picking qualifying for state competition and contending at Bicentennial Park, located at after last registration (April 19). Tuesday, April 22 and 29 followed Courtney Bunna. up racquets forthe first time, and looking to break for a regional title. The team is truly focused on Seven Mile and Wayne roads. For more information, visit by games May 6,13,20,20,27; Leading returnees: Lindsey Hostetter, Sr., No. into the starting positions." taking the next step to success. We believe that it's You age must be as of Jan. 2, www.dadsclubsoftball.com; or June 3 and 10. 1 singles (first-team All-Area); Laura Sims, Sr. LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE our time now." (first-team All-Area doubles); Katherine Morse, Sr; Head coach: John Kanyo, fourth year. 2008 and under to qualify. call Sandy at (734) 722-8442; or Division II practice dates are For more information, call Ken Bud at (734) 595-2951. Thursday, April 24 and May 1 fol- Jewell at (734) 266-9109; or e~ lowed by games May 8,15,22,29; GIRLS TENNIS RESULTS mail [email protected]. June 5 and 12. You can also visit www.livonias- WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 5 Ngo-Montgqmery, 7-5.6-3; No. 2: 3 The Livonia Women's Golf Fees are $49 (LCRC pass hold- GARDEN CITY 3 Bean-Moulding (SL) def. Angela Registration for the City of Livonia torm.com. League, in conjunction with ers), resident, $58; and non-resi- April 3 at Garden City Beli-Sheiby Woodby, 7-5.6-2; No. Department of Parks and Recreation Livonia Parks and Recreation is dent, $65. No. 1 singles: Rebekah Pummiii 3: Lowe-Gaddis (SL) def. Tanya Youth baseball signup (GO defeated Samantha Giles, Dmuchowski-Tia Dmuchowski, archery range season pass is ongoing at the seeking members for its 8 a jtn. For more information, call (734) 6-2,6-1; No. 2: Sara Pruett (WJG) 6-4,6-0;No.4:Adair-Stetson(SL) Parks and Recreation desk at the Livonia The Wayne-Ford Civic League Thursday 18-hole, 20-week 466-2900. def. Paige Scott, 6-3,6-2; No. 3: def. Stephanie McHugh-Megan Amanda Rummel (GC) def. Jenny Tallman, 6-0,6-0; No; 5: Towns- Community Recreation Center. baseball registration for youths league, which begins May 1, Bone, 3-6,6-3,7-5; No. 4: Louissa Miles (SL) def. Carol Beasley- Archery range hours will be from 10 ages 4-10 will be from 10 a.m. The cost is $25 per week Advanced archery vil)aroman(WJG)deUsh!eigh CoreyShutt,6-2,6-1. Johnson, 6-2,7-6 (7-2). Cfarencevtlle's dual-match a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, until 4 p.m. each Saturday at the (includes greens feels and cart). The City of Livonia Department No. 1 double's: Kasheena Martin- record: 1-1 overall. April through October; and 4 p.m. until Civic League hall, located at 1645 Non-residents are also welcome. of Parks and Recreation will offer KaylynnBotheli(WJG) def. Lillian GARDEN CITY 6, WAYNE dusk, September through Oct. at the N. Wayne Road, Westland. For more information, call a six-week advanced archery class Roy-Jill Pate, 6^0,6-3; No. 2: MEMORIAL 2 Brianna Yankasky-Andrea Crist April 2 at Wayne range, located on Glendale Avenue off Registration fees are $65 for T- Alethea VanGorp at (734) 464- (ages 10 and up) from6-7:3 0 (GC) def. Nicole Wiater-Samantha No.1 singles: Jessica Novack Farmington Road between 1-96 and fcall and Coach-Pitch leagues; $80 2712. p.n% Mondays, June 2 through . Rlchter, 6-4,6-3; No. 3: Halie (WM) defeated Rebekah Pummiil, Plymouth Road. for Mustang League. July 2, at the archery range, Baker-Brooke Zywick (WJG) def. 4-6.6-1,6-3; No. 2: Morgan Greig Bethany jacobson-Maliere Gainer, (WM) def. Paige Scott, 6-1,6-4; Season pass rates for residents is $25 Registration will continue each Golf meetings located on Glendale Avenue off 6-3,6-4; No. 4: Lauren Baker- No. 3: Amanda Rummel (GC) (individual), $35 (two members), $45 Saturday until teams are full. Registration and an informa- Farmington Road (between 1-96 Desiree Clenney (WJG) def. Kaitlyn def. Robbie tbmlin, 6-4,7-5; No. Scrtrock-Samantha Nesbitt, 6-2, 4: Ashieigh Johnson (GC) def. (three members) or $55 (four or more For more information, call (734) tional meeting for the individual and Plymouth Road). 7-5. 'Samantha Gaskilf, 6-1,6-1. members). 728-5010; or e-mail Vic Barra at senior citizen men's golf league The fee is $30 with registra- Dual-match records: John Glenn, No. 1 doubles: Lillian Roy-Jill Non-resident pass rates are $40 (indi- [email protected]. (62 and older) will be at 9 a.m. tion opening on Monday, April 7 1-0 overall; Garden City, 1-] overall. Pate (GC) def. Cassie Woods- S0UTHFIELD-LATHRUP7 Jessica Gush, 6-3.6-0; No. 2: vidual), $50 (two members), $60 (three Saturday, April 19 at the Livonia at the Parks and Recreation desk LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 2 Brianna Yankrosky-Andrea Crist members) or $70 (four or more members). Stevenson needs coaches Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 located in the Livonia Community April 3 at Bicentennial Park (GC) def. Kara Windsor-Madelynn No. 1 singles: Egelonu (SL) Bevili, 6-1, 6-4; No. 3: Bethany Daily fees for residents are $4 (adult) Livonia Stevenson is seeking Farmington Road. Recreation Center, 15100 defeated Heather Baliard, 6-2.6-1; Jacobson-Jesslca Gemuend (GC) and $2 (), while non-resident fees are $6 coaches for the following sports: The membership feei s $25 Hubbard (at Five Mile Road). No. 2: Teiesord (SL) del. Paige def. Jessica Greggi-Ashlee Szabo, Harter, 6-1,6-1; No. 3: Hawthorne 6-1,6-2; No. 4: Kaitlynn Schack- and $4, respectively. girls assistant swimming and div- per year (includes season-ending You must have completed the (SL) def. Katie Beaver, 7-5, 4-6, Samantha Nesbitt (GO def. Nancy The archery range will also offer intro- ing (experience necessary to coach awards luncheon). introduction to archery class to 6-4; No. 4: Katie Murpny (Cvilte) Watson-Xi Van Wang, 6-1, 6-2. diving); boys assistant swimming def. Armstrong, 6-2. 6-6. 6-4. Dual-match records: Garden ductory and advanced classes, as well as The women's seniors will also participate. Ho.} doubles: Lindsay Harting- City, 1-0 overall; Wayne, 0-1 the Shoot to Score competition. and diving (experience necessary meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April For more information, call (734) Amanda French (C'ville) def. overall. For more information, (734) 466-2410. to coach diving); JV cheerlead- 21 at the Civic Park Senior Center. 466-2410.

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Carol from Ferndale recently read that a microwave oven can cook vital nutrients right out of vegetables. Is this true? Carol, you are probably talking about a recent study on cooking broccoli in microwaves. Researchers cooked 2 cups of broccoli along with 10 tablespoons of water using various methods. They included steaming, pressure cooking, boiling and of course themicrowave. They money for cure then compared the flavenoid content in r the cooked broccoli. BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN (Flavenoicis are anti- O&E STAFF WRITER oxidants that are proven disease fighters.) The adison Elkow isn't standing still while final results were waiting for a cure. The 15-year-old pretty amazing: Mercy High School student is lead- Principles steamed broccoli ing the way to raise awareness about the lost 11 percent of its digestive diseases collectively known as IBD Peter Nielsen flavenoids, pressure (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). Elkow was percent, boiled lost 81 TAKE STEPS only 9 years percent and the microwave broccoli lost old when an incredible 97 percent of its flavenoid What •', • ^ doctors content! They found that water exposure diagnosed is a key factor. The less exposure the her ulcer- broccoli had, the more flavenoids '=;';; : ative colitis remained. Frozen broccoli usually after she requires little or no added water and started hav- retains high levels of most nutrients. When 4 . ~. . . ••I*'. • -I* ing severe abdominal Mike from Harper Woods emails that progress Wherein , j. pain and -.,„ -|ii,-,. with his bench press workout has stalled. He is ir T. M .f • stopped looking for some help. Information ': growing. On Mike, the answer to your problem c . • i"!' r' - - . t - Saturday, may be taking a dip and I don't mean in May 17, a pool! Try adding parallel bar dips to Elkow your workout. The dips can build deltoids, gathers i triceps and fore arm muscles, all areas Z' \. • t " her Camp that are critical for a successful bench Oasis team press workout. Begin the exercise in the for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Take upright position on the bars supporting Steps Walk at Camp Dearborn in Milford. your weight with arms fully extended. The group consists of kids who attend the Lower yourself to mid chest level, then CCFA summer camp and the 18 girls on her push back up to the starting position. synchronized ice skating team at the Detroit The exercise is even more effective when Skating Club in Bloomfield Hills. you hang weights from your workout belt V Elkow has been participating in the walk for maximum resistance. You will get since it began raising money for research, TOM HOF-MEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER a boost in your bench press if you do 3 sets of 5 to 8 reps per day, using as much education and support programs for the vent some of the complications," said Duffy est medication from 8-9:15 p.m. Loftus is weight as you can. As always, don't over Michigan Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis who is on staff at Beaumont Hospital in associate director of Irritable Bowel Disease doit! Start with a little weight and work Foundation in 2003. Medication made it Royal Oak and practices at Gastrointestinal at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. For your way up. possible for the Farmington Hills girl to Specialists in Troy. He regularly sees information, visit www.ccfa.org. recently travel to Sweden to compete with patients suffering with the diarrhea, On Sept. 13, the Foundation presents her ice skating team without worrying if abdominal pain, weight loss, and rectal an education program in conjunction If you have a health or fitness question you she'd have a flare-up. Three years ago it bleeding which are symptoms of IBD. with the U-M Medical Center at St. John's would like answered in the Observer & Eccentric took 11 months to control the ulcerative "They're considered chronic diseases. The Conference Center in Plymouth. Call (248) Newspapers, e-mail Peter through his Web site colitis after Elkow began hemorrhaging. goal is to keep people healthy, get them in 737-0900. www.peternielsen.com. Contact him Peter Nielsen's Today, she's able to train 14-hours a week remission and keep them there. Crohn's This year's Camp Oasis for kids ages 7-17 Personal Training Club in West Bloomfield or and teach catechism at Our Lady of Sorrows is the most difficult one which sometimes takes place July 13-19, at Camp Copneconic . Nielsen's Town Center Health Club in Southfield. in Farmington Hills while remaining on requires multiple surgery and leads to com- in Fenton. The list of CCFA services goes the honor roll at school. Elkow also speaks plications," said Duffy. "Drugs in the last on and includes support groups which about colitis for the Foundation. 10 years have dramatically improved the meet throughout the state. That's why the "I really think it's important to find a cure approach to these diseases. There's a tre- walk is so important. This year the event is so other people don't have to go through mendous amount of research into genetics, moving from Maybury State Park to Camp what I went through or the kids that go to a number of new compounds." Dearborn to accommodate the growing the camp," said Elkow. . . So far scientists don't know what causes number of walkers, bd's Mongolian Grill in Laura Elkow, Madison's mother, is espe- the inflammatory diseases, but suspect Novi is donating the food once again. Any cially grateful for research which continues genetics and the immune system play a role. walker who raises $100 receives a free T- to develop new drugs. "As we understand the immune system shirt. "Once they found a medication that and the abnormalities better we'll be bet- "The walk is really a fun day," said Bernie worked she grew 7 inches in about 6 ter able to target therapies," said Duffy of Riker, Executive Director of the CCFA months," said Laura Elkow. "She's never let Bloomfield Hills. "I don't think they'll cure Michigan Chapter in Farmington Hills Randall and Sue Gillary are determined it get her down." these diseases, tut we'll have more effective (www.michiganccfa.org). "We have a Kiddie that another parent never go through the Dr. Michael Duffy is hoping for an even therapies. In the last 10 years we've had one Corral with games and activities. We have pain of losing a child because an auto- brighter future for patients with ulcerative or two new drugs come out. The outlook in 90 teams signed up so far. There's still plen- mated external defibrillator (AED) wasn't colitis and Crohn's disease. The gastroenter- the next 10 years is an additional 10 or 15. I ty of room. On April 8 we're having a kickoff available to save their life. ologist has been treating IBD for about 25 think there's a lot of hope in that regard." party at bd's Mongolian Grill beginning at The Gillarys' 15-year-old daughter, years. He serves on the Foundation board. Last year's walk raised $200,000 to fund 6 p.m. It's open to anyone who is registered Kimberry, died of cardiac arrest in April "There's been dramatic improvement. research at the University of Michigan to walk. There's no charge. We'll be having 2000 in a water polo game at Groves High Diagnostically we now have better imag- and Michigan State University as well as dinner and a lot of fun. If you haven't regis- School in Bloomfield Hills. Kimberlyhad ing techniques, blood tests, but the biggest CCFA education programs. On May 6, the tered yet it's not too late." an undetected heart condition which advance is in therapy. There are a number Foundation coordinates a live teleconfer- took her life. She may have survived if the - of new drugs to modify disease and pre- ence with Dr. Edward Loftus, Jr. on the lat- lcriominHihometownlife.com I (734) 953-2145 • school had been equipped with an AED, Since her death the couple has raised more than $883,000 and donated more than 400 AEDs to high schools in Michigan through the Kimberry Anne MEDICAL DATEBOOK Gillary Foundation. On Friday, April 11, theyTl host tion, call (248) 597-2710. FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN? Kimberl/s Gift Gala so they can raise Bocce for Bucks Cure gala enough money to provide AEDs to the 68 A fund-raiser for Visiting Nurse The 16th Annual Commitment for a schools still remaining on their waiting Association of Southeast Michigan 2- Cure Gala presented by the Join the list. The charity event runs from 6-10 p .ra. 6 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Palazzo . American Diabetes Association 6-10 at the Detroit Athletic Club and features di Bocce in Orion Township. Featuring p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the The guest speaker Jiri Fischer, a former Detroit indoor baccetournament play, Italian Ritz-Carlton Dearborn. Gaia tickets Red Wing. Fisher suffered a cardiac arrest dinner fare, folks songs by the Italian $200 per person. For more informa- 27235 Joy Rd. during a Red Wing's game at Joe Louis American Cultural Society's Coro tion, contact Kelli Dobner at (888) Arena in November 2005. He survived Itsfiano, silent auction and more. DIABETES, Ext. 6688 or kdobner® because medical personnel were trained to Prizes will be awarded to top teams. diabetes.org. www.tiatjonwidefootandanklecai'e.com use an AED and saved his life. Tickets are Guest $100; Patron $150; Sarcoidosis support Proceeds from Kimberly's Gift Gala will and 8enefactor$200. Call {248)967- Meetsi p.m. Saturday, April 12, at be used to provide Michigan high schools 9600orvisitwww.vna.org. . Beaumont Hospital, Administration YOU'RE OUR TOP PRIORITY! with at least one automated external defi- Divorce support group Building first floor conference dining brillator (AED) and stafftrained in CPR Group discussion 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, rooms A & B, 3601W. 13 Mile, west of and the use of an AED. April 8, Attorney Patricia Kasody- Woodward, Royai Oak. For informa- • Painful Corns & Calluses For more information, send e-mail to Coyle will also be available to answer tion, call (248) 545-0320. . 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individual state meet with a third all-around; second on beam; fifth MARGARITA LAZAREVSKAr SR.r LIVONIA RED: around at the Division 1 state meet. . in the Division I all-around (37.65) on floor and vault. The senior earned Division II state Koetting, who is also one of the along with a second on floor exer- "When Meghan puts her mind to individual qualifying spots after area's best divers in the fall, placed cise (9.55), third on vault (9.6) and something there is no stopping her," placing second on the beam and sixth in the vault at the state meet fifth on beam (9-475). Fierk said. "She shows great deter- sixth on the vault at the regional. with a score of 9.525. mination and drive. She had been She added a second in the vault AUTUMN COUIMS, SR., SALEM: Collins At the regional, Quint was run- Emily Quint Paula Guzik Meghan Powers ner-up in the all-around (37-65), fighting a knew injury and sickness at the WLAA meet with a personal polished off a stellar career for Franklin Churchill Franklin first on floor (9.625), second on throughout the season, but that did best 9-05. the Rocks by placing 34th in the vault (9.4), third on beam (9.55) not stop her from competing at any Her other high scores for the all-around at the Division 2 state „ and fifth on the uneven parallel meets. fourth-year letter winner and meet. Her best event was the bal- bars (9-075). "She's a real motivator to her three-time Scholar-Athlete includ- ance beam as she placed 18th with "Emily has a great attitude when teammates and herself. Meghan's ed a 9.25 (beam) and 8.8 (floor). a 9.20. she's in the gym," Livonia Blue unique character always brings "Margarita brings alot of energy BRITTANY YOUffG, SR., SALEM: Young coach Lisa Fierk said. "She's always fun and smiles into the gym. Next to the gym," Grodzicki said. "She's a combined with Katie Koetting and smiling and showing off her hip- year she's going to be one of our dynamic leader and a focused gym- Autumn Collins to give the Rocks a hop dance moves. She's very impor- captains." nast. It was thrilling to see her add solid 1-2-3 punch. She placed 16th tant to our team and is willing to ALICIA DIMAURO, JR., LIVONIA RED: The her back-tuck to her beam routine in the all-around at last month's improve on each event to get her junior earned Division I state quali- for the finals. Division 2 state meet where she team where they want to be at the fying berths in both the vault and • "She shows strength and poise in placed 11th on the uneven bars. end of the season." beam after placing eighth at the her athletics. She definitely com- JOflDAN BRODEHL. SR., PLYMOUTH: The Her top performances for the regional in both events. pleted her best year in gymnastics senior captain will graduate as the season included vault (9.625), In the WLAA meet, DiMauro and I'm confident Margarita will school's best all-around gymnast. Laura Nomura Margarita Lazarevska Jessie Murray uneven bars (9.5), beam (9.55) and was sixth all-around after taking continue to succeed as she plans to Brodehl, who has starred for the Stevenson ; Churchill Canton floor (9.7). •fourth on vault; sixth on floor; attend the University of Michigan- Wildcats since her freshman year, "She knows she's a team player eighth on beam and ninth on bars. Dearborn." placed sixth on the uneven bars at and she gets along with all her "Alicia is a quiet and consistent JESSIE MURRAY, SR., CANTON: The senior's last month's Division 2 state meet. teammates," Fierk said. "I have high gymnast," Grodzicki said. "She extraordinary career was capped USA FIERK, UVQHIABLUE, COACH OF THE hopes for her the next two years." could always be counted on to step off in fine fashion when she was YEAR: The second-year coach guided PAULA GUZIK, JR., LIVONIA RED: The us when we needed her. Alicia does named the state's "Senior Gymnast the squad made up of Stevenson senior was sixth all-around at the not give up and her motivation for .of the Year" by the Michigan High and Franklin high gymnasts to a Division I state individual finals success shines. School Gymnastics Coaches and third-place finish at the state teams in Division 1 along with taking a "She'll be a senior next year, as Judges Association last month. The with a score of 144.725. fourth on vault and a fifth on floor. well as captain." team captain placed ninth in the Livonia Blue also captured the "Paula is an amazing gymnast DiMauro's top scores for the year all-around at the 2008 Division 1 Plymouth regional with a season- and fantastic leader," Livonia Red include: all-around (35.65); vault state meet and set a school record best 145.625, along with the WLAA coach Kelly Grodzicki said. "She (9.325); floor (9.25); beam (9.0); on the balance beam with a score meet (142.5). Fierk also led her and bars (8.85). of 9.7- squad to a 10-1 dual-meet record, has determination, which she uses Robyn Piwowar Katie Koetting Autumn Collins to challenge herself further each "She demonstrates positive "Jessie was first team varsity the as well as a first-place finish at the Canton Salem Salem year. She shows extreme focus in characteristics in the gym and first day she walked in the gym as a Troy Athens Invitational and a pair her gymnastics and does not lose is very encouraging," Grodzicki freshman," said Canton coach John of thirds at the Farmington and concentration. She'll be returning said. "Alicia remains focused on Cunningham. "She's been a 36- Canton invitationals. as a senior and captain next year. her studies and achieved Scholar- point all-arounder all four years. "The girls have worked hard this She acts as a great role model in the Athlete in her third year. Alicia has She was one of the team leaders season to achieve all the goals that gym and out." shown great promise and will con- even last year when she was a junior they set out for themselves," Fierk Guzik was regional all-around tinue to do so." and we had seven seniors. Jessie's said. "As their coach, I'm extremely champ, while taking the vault, LAURA NOMURA, JR., LIVONIA BLUE: The been a big part of this program for proud of how united our team is. uneveri bars and balance beam. She junior was a Division II state quali- the past four years and she will be All the girls were improving their added a six on floor. fier who took third on floor, fourth missed." skills throughout the season to In the WLAA meet, Guzik fin- on vault and 12th in the all-around. ROBYN PIWOWAR, FR., CANTON: The improve the team score and the ished first all-around. She earned a At the regional, Nomura finished ninth-grader burst onto the local chance to be top three at 'states.' first on bars; second on vault; third first on beam (9.3) and was second gymnastics scene this season and I'm proud of the team and excited on beam; and fourth on floor. all-around (35.55). She also added a made an immediate impact on the to see what the gymnasts bring next Her high scores for the season third on bars and fourth on vault. Chiefs' fortunes as she was the lone year." Brittany Young Jordan Brodehl Coach Lisa Fierk included: all-around (38*025); "At 'states,' Laura tried a new freshman to finish in the top 10 The 24-year-old Fierk never com- Saiem Plymouth beam (9.7); floor (9.65); vault floor tumbling pass and stuck it like all-around (she tied for 10th) at the peted as a gymnast, but fell in love (9.575) and bars (9.55). she was doing it all season long," Division 1 state meet. with the sport while working at the "Balancing her studies, softball Fierk said. "Her coaches were so "Robyn was out of club gymnas- YMCA. She is currently majoring and gymnastics, Paula has proven excited for her. tics for about a year-and-a-half in math, reading and elementary 2607-08 AIL-OBSERVER GYMNASTICS TEAM to succeed in all," Grodzicki said. "Laura always came to practice . before this year, but she re-learned education at Eastern Michigan "Positive energy and motivation are ready to try new skills and improve everything very quickly," said University. Emily Quint Soph., Livonia Blue Robyn Piwowar, Fr., Canton Cunningham. "The one event she the characteristics Paula demon- her old ones. She is already think "When a coaching opportunity Paula Guzik, Jr., Livonia Red Katie Koetting, Jr., Saiem strates to the other athletes." about what skills she wants for next feared the most at the beginning opened up, I stepped in not know- Meghan Powers, Jr., Livonia Blue Autumn Collins, Sr., Salem MEGHAN POWERS, JR., LIVONIA BLUE: The season." of the year — the vault — proved to ing much about the sport, but junior earned an eighth on floor Her top scores for the season be one of her best by the end of the willing to learn," said Fierk, who Alicia DiMauro, Jr., Livonia Red Brittany Young, Sr., Salem - exercise at the Division I individual included a 9-55, vault; 8.8, bars; year as she placed fifth at the state has been coaching at the Y for four Laura Nomura, Jr., Livonia Blue Jordan Brodehl, Sr., Plymouth meet with a 9.55 against a very years. "Coaching is a big part of my meet. 9-3, beam; 9.5, floor; and 36.75, Margarita Lazarevska, Sr., Livonia Her top performances this sea- all-around. good group of girls." life. I would do anything for the son included 36.875, all-around; "She has been a great captain KATIE KGETTING, JR., SALEM: Koetting gymnast to ensure that they have a Red Coach of the Year 9.7, beam; 9-475, floor; 9.4, uneven this year and always knows how enjoyed her third consecutive safe and enjoyable environment to Jessie Murray, Sr., Canton Lisa Fierk, Livonia Blue to motivate her teammates," Fierk strong season for the Rocks' gym- practice in."

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o I want to change or not? This is a question I hear all the Ptime in my psychotherapy practice. Actually the way it more often is shared it comes out "I don't want to change, but I don't like the way things are." But most often what brings an individual or couple or family to our agency is the awareness that the way that things are cannot continue the way they are. There is too much •• emotional or psycho- logical or spiritual pain in the family. It is expressed by verbal, and in some cases, physi- cal fighting, sadness Chat Room at being home or with yourself, change in pat- Paul Melrose tern of normal behavior, a malaise. Sometimes a request for therapy comes from someone who reports that a friend or spouse sees them as "not there" somehow. Dr. Steven Karageanes (center) and Olympic trainers Joe Cygan (left) and Jody Hill (right) at the Dave Schultz Memorial International Wrestling There is at the root of this struggle a Invitational, one of the largest wrestling tournaments in the world. Wrestlers from 21 countries competed in the competition in February. fear of change. Regardless of how bad things are at least the present pattern is familiar. There is an acceptance of what is; it is predictable and there are no sur- prises, or not too many. Besides, you say, I can handle this on my own. As one therapist has formulat- ed the question, "Have you ever resolved to 'do better,' only to find yourself reverting to familiar destructive pat- terns?" The fear of change is in conflict Competition at heart of physician's life with the need to change. What aids in this struggle is if a person can achieve a balance between the seeking change part of you and the resistant part of you. When a reasonable balance is arrived at a person, or couple or family find they can consider enough change to adapt and grow and alter the present situa- tion but not change so much as to make themselves unrecognizable to self and others. A person will survive as who that person is. Change is not about becoming such a new person as to unhinge you from your roots and history. What may happen though is that through the therapeutic process one can find out that there was more to him/herself than was known so that this one can feel like a new person. Change is a process. I referred to a BY JNDAANN CHOMIN first step toward winning a spot on the team balance above, a balance between seek- STAFF WRITER of physicians who care for the wrestlers, ing and resisting change. It can happen weight lifters, swimmers and competitors in that if these two forces are out of bal- ompetition is at the heart of Dr. Steven a variety of sports including gymnastics at ance not enough change might occur Karageahes' life whether it's treat- Olympic Games. For two weeks he treated or there could be too much change too ing athletes at the Olympics Training back injuries, knee sprains, and an outbreak soon and failure might occur. That is Center in Colorado Springs or going for the of flu that hit the German wrestling team at why therapy is a process. So that the gold at the Cannes Film Festival in France. the Olympics Training Center in Colorado, kind of change one is looking for, needs, It won't be long until the Plymouth resident one of three in the country. Karageanes and hopes to find can be worked with is on the road again this time to have his has a nearly 10-year history of caring for enough until a reasonable balance is first short film, American Piety, screened at patients in the area of sports medicine found. the Monaco Charity Film Festival and then at Annapolis Hospital in Wayne and the One writer sees the therapeutic pro- at Cannes in May. cess as including becoming aware that In early February Karageanes took the Please see GOLD, C7 change is needed, coming up with a plan for change, and acquiring new skills and techniques. Some of the ways that a client in therapy will start to Spirit is very become aware that change is occurring important for might include: motivation and readi- Yehonatan ness ("I was desperate to get back to my Violinist focuses on spirit of music Berick when old self); tools and strategies ("It's the it comes changes in behavior that I learned"); BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN to playing learning ("I would take a lot of stuff SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE STAFF WRITER sion coupled with the potential to be classical home to read about assertiveness"); mesmerizing and touching," Berick music. On interaction with therapist ("...they don't EVENING RECITAL SERIES Yehonatan Berick delves deep said. 'It's one of the most versatile Friday, judge your character or think they know What: Continues with Yehonatan inside when playing classical music. instruments. You can play fast notes April 18, he you"); perceived aspects of self ("I am a Berick, violin, and John Ellis, piano, It's no wonder the Evening Recital or long and beautiful. It's almost like performs strong person mentally"); and the relief performing Brahms' sonatas Series Committee selected the Ann being an actor when you play the an emotion- of talking ("Let me get everything out, When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 18 Arbor violinist to share his talents in music. You forget youiiave hands, filled let me relieve myself of everything"). an all-Brahms program April 18 at Where; Presentation Room in the eyes, and use the violin as your vocal recital at Understand that writing about a pro- Schoolcraft College in Livonia. chord." Schoolcraft cess of change is not as dynamic as the VisTatech Center at Schoolcraft Berick was born in Israel and came Although Berick began playing vio- College. process itself. College, 18600 Haggerty, Livonia to America when he was barely 22. lin at age 6, the instrument was not his Often the above ways just listed are Tickets: $20 ($10 student), available He is an award-winning violinist who first love. Berick wanted a piano, but up the violin, following in the foot- not sequential but the therapy pro- atwww.schoolcraft.edu/foundation/ has performed throughout North there was no room in the 750-square- steps of his father. Later, when he was events .or by calling (734) 462-4403. - America, Europe and Israel. foot home he shared with four other P!ease see MELROSE, C3 "violin for me is the range of expres- family members Eventually, he picked Please see VIOLINIST, C2

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James Tocco's performance Club to host critiques by award-winning artist VIOLINIST fees to kick off the Schoolcraft College Evening Recital Series From 7-9 p-m- Monday, April 7, Three Cities stronger where applicable. Everyone who Coach House Gallery, Plymouth Community last fall. Gail also serves on Art Club members will have an opportunity to attends will benefit from the helpful tips that Arts Council, and the Village Theater in required to serve his one year in the board of the Great Lakes have their work critiqued by an expert - award Weber provides as his insightful analysis of a Canton. Weber studied at the Art Center the army, Berick was happy to Chamber Festival, which held winning artist Elbert (Al) Weber of Canton. variety of styles of art. They will also have the College of Design in Pasadena, California; learn the general, a decorated a fund-raiser that featured the The free event takes place in a lower level opportunity tovot e on their favorite artwork Purdue University and Indiana University, and war hero, shared his passion Tocco performance as an auc- meeting room at Canton Township Hall, 1150 submitted by members in the club's monthly has taken many watercolor workshops. His for music. Berick completed his tion item. Mondry continues Canton Center Road S., south of Cherry Hill Popular Vote competition. work is in collections throughout the United army stint playing in a quartet. to support the Evening Recital Road Enter via the southeast entrance and the Weber uses watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, States, Brazil, Canada, England, Scotland and Today, he is an associate profes- Series. Last week, Mondry attendant will direct you toth e room. and mixed media to create landscapes, florals, NewZealand sor of violin at the University of turned over $1,400 in checks Each member is encouraged to bring several and paintings of automobiles and people. Ifyo u are an artist or a want-to-be artist, you Michigan School of Music. she collected from friends to pieces tiiat they have questions about or would Weber has had solo exhibits at the Scarab will find this to be an informative event For On April 18, Berick and John purchase future concert tickets like a fresh viewpoint on. Weber will answer Club, Southfleld Cultural Center, Dearborn more information, contact Marilyn Meredith Ellis, also an associate profes- for senior citizens and music questions, point out the work's strong points Chamber of Commerce, Shiawassee Arts weekdays at (248) 557-3800 ext 123 or by e- sor at U-M, perform Johannes students. Mondry's youngest and try to make suggestions to make the piece Center, Livonia Civic Center library Gallery, mail at threecitiesartclub@hotmailcom. Brahms' complete cycle of sona- son, Nathan, 15, has studied tas for violin and piano. piano with Morelock for five "It's a beautiful set of works," years. Berick said. "Brahms is probably "The more we can support my second favorite composer. each other the better, especially Michigan Jazz Society presents evening to remember Bach is my favorite — never since I have three children who a note out of place. It's like a are so artistic. I want to see this diamond — it's perfect. Brahms grow and prosper," Mondry The Michigan Jazz Society Bring your axe, pipes, and • enjoys interesting people and to northwest Detroit where he captured the meticulousness said. presents the All About Jazz dancin' shoes. exciting music, and especially attended Cooley High School. of Bach, but combined it with Morelock is "extremely Cafe" featuring the Tony Ruda Tickets are $12 adults, $20 for those who appreciate vintage He formed a Big Band called emotion. Spirit for me is very pleased" with the success of the Quartet 8 p.m. Saturday^ April couples, and available at the jazz and Big Band. The Society Buddy Bruce which played for important. I like to put my 2007-08 series so far. The series 12,2008, at the Village Theater, door. For more information, features discussion topics such dances and parties and later, heart into my music, not crafts- features only internationally at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry contact Tony Ruda at acruda@ as the partnering of our youth larger fraternity dances. While manship." acclaimed artists. Hill at Ridge Rd., Canton. comcast.net or Edwin Bugai at with local jazz artists and the employed as a record distribu- Committee members Carol "The performers have enjoyed The Village Theater features (734) 394-0148. development of benefit concerts tor in the late 1940s, he found Bonamici and Gail Mondry are being here and there's been a a wooden dance floor. There The Michigan Jazz Society for local hospitals and assisted the Jazz in Detroit Theater at especially looking forward to good turnout with an after- will be an open mike session for was created by Bugai of Canton living facilities. the Alvin Theater with Robin being drawn into the music. glow to meet performers," all the cool cats who got chops. and is open to anyone who Bugai was born of Polish Seymour. "I want to see a performer said Morelock, chairman of immigrants and grew up on The Detroit club hosted jazz pull me into the music," said Schbolcraft's music depart- Detroit's west side where he musicians such as Tommy Bonamici of Livonia. ment. "There's going to be an attended St. Andrew's grade Flanigan, Kenny Burrell, Pepper Mondry and Donald afterglow so people get a chance school and Chadsey High Adams, Rudy Rutherford, W. Morelock, who leads the recital to informally chat with the per- School. At Chadsey, his interest Anderson, Lucky Thomson, series committee, heard Berick former and get to meet other Beck Diet Solution in individual jazz and Big Band Todd Rhodes, Candy Johnson, play at Kerrytown in Ann Arbor people in the community, peo- was sparked. He studied saxo- and Huckelbuck Williams. Now last summer. ple who share a common inter- Group Now Forming phone with Ernie Anderson and retired, Bugai has become a stu- "He's fabulous," said Mondry est. We wanted the series to be Larry Teal, Sr., and played for dent of jazz history and devotes of Franklin. "My middle son, a an opportunity in the commu- This group will support you J many Polish weddings and other his time to preserving this time- music theater major, was very nity to hear performance of this —"- hss of the type of diet plan cultural events. He later moved less music. moved. He had some tears in caliber." )uuse. It teaches you the his eyes. 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Tickets are $25 per person and available in advance only. The tables at Hill House are being set with the fine china, good silver and vintage linens. A menu of delicious tea sand- wiches, mouth-watering scones and irresistible desserts is planned to delight the senses. Greenmead Historical Village hosts another of its popular Victorian teas Spend a relaxing afternoon Saturday, April 12. with friends at the Tea. On Tuesday, April 15, the his- ited so call to reserve a seat. preserve Livonia's legacy for torical park hosts the second Donations accepted. the future. The programs and of three lectures, the History For more information about events at Greenmead offer a of the 17th Michigan, at 7 p.m. either event, call (248) 4-77- variety of ways to share time in the Alexander Blue House. 7375. and talents. Gary Pritchard talks about A New Volunteer Orientation To register for the vol- the 17th Michigan Civil War is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. unteer orientation, call the Re-enactors for the informa- Saturday, April 26, for any- Greenmead Office at (248) tive program. Space is lim- one interested in helping to 477-7375. Are you frustrated by dealing with asthma, frequent colds, sinus problems, ear infections, allergies, or other respiratory issues? Did you know that quality MELROSE Exhibitors wanted for chiropractic care may be able to help strengthen your FROM PAGE C1 immune system, improve your health, and reduce or Northville Art in the Sun eliminate your need for medication? Call Andan cess is a journey in and back and through Chiropractic today to experience how excellent and amongst these areas, and maybe oth- Artists are being sought to display their chiropractic care can change the quality of your life! ers, until the right balance for that person, work in Northville Art in the Sun 10 a.m. couple, family is achieved. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, and 11 a.m. to 5 ( When you experience such a conflict p.m. Sunday, June 22. 7found out about chiropractic when I was searching between whether or not change is needed The juried arts festival is now celebrating for treatments for congenital scoliosis and unresolved in your life that may be a good time to talk it's 20th year of featuring all mediums of art torticollis (back and neck issues) for my daughter. My to a professional, so that you can assess and lively music throughout the festival. A whether the kind of change you are looking highlight of the festival are the murals visi- son was suffering from cough induced asthma. Both for requires therapy, a good book, a self-help tors can paint. of the twins suffered from multiple ear infections. group or some other means. Don't stay stuck Afterwards the works will be donated to With chiropractic care I noticed a significant where you are. You may just be giving into St. Mary Mercy Hospital. reduction in the number of ear infections, and the fear of change when something new in More than 20,000 visitors will enjoy the your life is needed and will make your life sights and sounds of this popular event considerable improvements with the asthma, scoliosis, fulfilling. showcasing over 100 juried fine artists. and torticollis. I personally experienced less pain with Prizes are awarded for Best in Show and pregnancy. I had never understood the body's Dr. Paul J. Melrose is executive director of the Runner Up. interdependence, how everything is connected and Samaritan Counseling Center of SE Michigan. He For an application, log onto www.north- can be reached at www:paulmelrose.com or through ville.org. The First Round Jury is April 18. functions better when aligned. Dr. Dan and the staff 248-474-4701. The Staff of the Samaritan Counseling For more information, visit the Web site or are so kind and generous. My kids love Dr. Dan! Center can be reached through www.samaritancoun- call the Northville Chamber of Commerce at ~JenW.~ selingmichigan.com or through 248-474-4701. (248) 349-7640. It is important to understand that a doctor of chiropractic does not treat conditions or diseases. The expertise of the "•'.or W i." checking an mdivi(kml'.s spine for 8 nn>. '.' rhii- imnniv nnrvous svsrem function, therefore afkxung overall body function. The bones of the f 'V spine house and protect the spinal cord. 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Experts in the field of chil- Human Services; Edith learn about the funding chal- Peters-Muilally dren's mental health care will Killins, director of the Wayne lenges and the funding oppor- Peter C. and Valerie G. discuss new trends in fund- County Health & Human tunities that are impacting Peters of Plymouth announce ing at a symposium on Friday, Services department; Sue children's mental health treat- the engagement of their daugh- April 11, at Vista Maria in Hamilton Smith, director of ments," Cavanagh said. "We ter, Adrienne Meridith Peters, Dearborn Heights. the Wayne County Children & have the foremost experts from to Joey Christopher Mullally, Facilitated by Wayne County Family Services department; state and county government, son of Dennis C. and Joanne Commissioner Philip Cavanagh John Van Camp, president the foundation community, M. Mullally of Canton. (D-Redford Township), the and chief executive officer of and private sector treatment The bride-to-be is a gradu- symposium will feature panel- Southwest Solutions, Inc.; and facilities that will share their ate of Salem High School, ists who are involved in various Tonya Allen, vice president insights." Schoolcraft College and the aspects of child and adolescent of programs for the Skillman The symposium will he held Wayne County Regional mental health care, including Foundation. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Vista Police Training Center. She is government and service pro- This is the fifth annual sym- Maria, which is located at employed as a police officer viders. posium that Commissioner 20651 West Warren Avenue. with the city of Romulus. Panelists include Ismael Cavanagh has hosted. For more information, please The future groom is a gradu- Ahmed, director of the "It will he an opportunity for contact Celeste Marciniak at ate of Canton High School, Michigan Department of mental health care providers to 313-967-3639. Plotzke-Atzinger Schoolcraft College, and with the Canton Township Scott Atzinger and Andrea the Wayne County Regional Police Department. Plotzke, both of Livonia, are Police Training Center; He is A June 19,2008, wedding is BIRTH engaged to be married. employed as a police officer planned for Mackinac Island. The bride-to-be is the daugh- Gavin Aiden Holcombe ter of Greg and Kathy Plotzke Pete and Marilyn Holcombe of Livonia. She is a 2004 of Westland announce the graduate of Livonia Stevenson birth of their son, Gavin Aiden High School and is attending Weqener-Ray Vent and find out how Holcombe, on March 17,2008, Schoolcraft College. Mark and Lori Wegener other moms deal. at the University of Michigan The future groom is the son of Maple City announce the Hospital in Ann Arbor. of Dave and Judy Atzinger of engagement of their daugh- Gavin weighed 7 pounds and Livonia. He is a 2002 gradu- ter, Emily Maureen Wegener, was 19-% inches long at birth. ate of Livonia Churchill High to Scott Anthony Ray, son of Grandparents are Walt * School and is employed at Frank and Mary Lou Ray of and Christine Markowski of Cintas. Northville. Livonia and Ted and Shirley The September, 2008, wed- The bride-to-be is a gradu- Holcombe of Lebanon, Pa. ding is planned in Livonia. ate of Leland Public High School and Western Michigan University. She is employed at Linen N Things. The future groom is a gradu- ate of Catholic Central High Planners. School and Western Michigan A May, 2008, wedding is, University. He is employed by planned for the Academy of NSA Architects, Engineers, the Sacred Heart.

Worden-Hayes Jessica Lynn Worden and Ryan Michael Hayes announced their engagement MYRTLE GLEASON Blasko-Gunderson at Christmas. Passed away Tuesday, April 1st. The Mike and Rita Blasko of The bride-to-be is the passions she held for life, her Irish heritage, and birth city of Chicago Boardman, Ohio, announce daughter of Debi Baldwin and will all be missed. Myrt is survived the engagement of their daugh- Lynn Worden of Burlington, by her husband of 52 yrs, Robert, ter, Alison Blasko, to Eric Mich. Jessica is a 2004 gradu- three sons, Jim (Valerie), John, Brian Gunderson, son of Dave and ate of Union City High School. (Tricia), daughter Maureen (Charles), ten grandchildren, and many, many Carol Gunderson of Livonia. She is currently employed friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial The bride-to-be is a gradu- with Alliance Associates in contributions may be made to the ate of the English Nanny and Coldwater, Mich. University of Michigan Rheumatoid The future groom is the Arthritis Memorial Fund, referencing Governess School and works as DONNA SMITH BOSSHARD her name, University of Michigan ROSS V. ROMEO, LTC a nanny. son of Thomas and Kathleen Age 53, of Troy, MI died suddenly Hospital Taubman Ctr., 1500 E. Died March 13, 2008, at his The groom attended Lipinski of Livonia and Gary criminal justice. He is cur- and unexpectedly early on Tuesday Medical Ctr. Dr., Dept. of Internal ranch near Elgin, Ariz. Ross Schoolcraft Community Hayes of Livonia. Ryan is a rently employed with the State morning, March 25th due to compli- Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 was raised in Beverly Hills, College and works at Meier 2002 graduate of Livonia of Michigan. cations from diabetes. Donna is sur- Mich., to Carol (Kunart) Screw Works. Franklin High School. He also An August, 2008, wedding vived by her loving husband Romeo and Salvatore Romeo. Ross Raymond, dear parents Kenneth and graduated from Wylie E. Groves High An Oct. 18, 2008, wedding is graduated from Olivet College is planned in Livonia. The cou- Susanne Smith, brothers Kenneth School, Birmingham, Mich., in 1977. planned for Youngstown, Ohio. with a bachelor's degree in ple will reside in Coldwater. (Caroline) Smith Jr., David (Marta) He graduated from the University of Smith and sister Kyle (Peter) Chase. Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., with a Eight nieces and nephews. Daughter- bachelor's degree in communications in-law of Fern and the late John. in 1981. He later earned a master's Donna was born in Bridgeton, NJ on degree in international relations from January 8, 1955, but soon moved with Boston University in 1987, and a REUNIONS her family to Birmingham. Donna master's degree in general administra- was a graduate of Lahser High tion, management information sys- School, Denison University (BA - tems, from the University of Clarenceville High School cast.net. 822-3211. Mathematics and Economics), the Maryland in 1993. Ross enlisted in Class of 1988 Detroit Christ the King Elementary Lincoln Park High School University of Michigan (MBA - BONNIE JUNK the Army in 1982, and graduated A reunion is being planned for the Class of 1963 Looking for members of Lincoln Park Accounting) and Walsh College (MS from Officer Candidate School that summer of 2008. Trying to reach as . A 45-year reunion is being planned for High School class of 1958 for 50 year - Taxation with Distinction). Donna Passed away on March 30,2008 at the same year. While assigned at Fort started her professional career in 1979 age of 85. Mrs. Junk lived in Livonia, Belvoir, Ross was promoted to many classmates as possible. Send 2008. Searching for classmates. The reunion. Contact: Nancy, (313) 535- as a Senior Staff Accountant. She took Michigan for over 50 years where she Colonel in 2005. Much to the disap- contact information to Dale Weighill at reunion date has not been set. Contact 8777 or [email protected]. pride in passing all parts of the CPA was employed by the Wayne County pointment of many peers and gener- Health Department for ten years and [email protected]. Dennis Place at (734) 354-0223 ore- Livonia Franklin exam on the first sitting. Donna spent als, Ross elected to decline this pro- Crestwood High School maif [email protected]. Class of 1969 the majority of the past 23 years with the Livonia Observer for three years. motion and retire after 22 years of Jenkins, Magnus, Volk & Carroll, P.C. Preceded in death by grandson Ryan service. This began a new chapter in Class of 1968 Detroit High School of Commerce A reunion is in the pre-planning of Bloomfield Hills where she was a Bowers, Mrs. Junk is survived by her his life, when he returned to Arizona A 40th class reunion Oct 4,2008. Class of 1958 January, June and stages. For more information, contact husband of 65 years, Ray Junk; sons, principal since 1987. She had recently starting a sanctuary for unwanted and For information, contact Gail August Kathy Nisun at'(248) 363-5679 ore- moved to Doeren Mayhew CPAs and David Junk, Gary (Darlene) Junk and retired animals. Ross is survived by Goodali Welch 313-937-3477 or email Planning reunion for Sept. 13. Cat! J. mail: [email protected]. Consultants of Troy, MI. In addition Dale Junk; daughters, Karen (Dave) his daughter Andie Romeo, of Elgin; to her accounting practice, Donna was Rogge, Debbie (Steve) Ball, and Pam his son, Ross n of the U.S. Military [email protected]. Wilkinson, (313) 861-0834, or B.King, Uvonia Stevenson active in the American Institute of (Rob) Bowers; nine grandchildren and Academy at West Point, and daughter, Dearborn High School (248) 547-1693. Class of 1978 nine great-grandchildren. To honor Certified Public Accountants (Tax Christian Romeo of Mary Baldwin Class of 1963 Detroit Western High School A30 year reunion, Aug. 16,2008, at Division), Michigan Association of Bonnie, memorial services were held College in Virginia; and his mother, A 45-year reunion planned Aug. 1, Certified Public Accountants (served in Tennessee and will be held later in Carol Romeo, of Beverly Hills, Class of 1978 Marriott 17100 N. Laurel Park Drive, as the Chair of the Federal Tax Task the spring in Livonia. Memorial con- father, Salvatore Romeo, of 2008. Father Patrick O'Kelley Halt, A 30-year reunion is planned for Livonia. Includes DJ, cash bar, and Force) and was a past President of the tributions may be made to the Farmington Hills, and sister, Laura Dearborn. Contact Betsy Cushman Saturday, Nov. 29,2008. For more strolling buffet. There will be more American Cancer Society, P. O. Box Detroit chapter of the American Romeo, of Beverly Hills, Mich. at (313) 565-5972 or ecushman@com- info, contact Donna Wiltingham at information coming soon. For more Society of Women Accountants. 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123- Donna was also active in community 1718. Austin Funeral & Cremation cast.net. (313)605-0377 or email-reunion- information, contact the Reunion support. She was a past Treasurer, of Services, 615-377-0775. GEORGE W. SAHLIN Dearborn Edsel Ford [email protected]. Committee, Tim Oehmke at (734)637- the Greater-Oakland Visiting Nurse March 27,. 2008 peacefully Classes of 1958 Garden City High School . 1002 or [email protected] • at home in Bloomfield Hills. Association, Treasurer and past SAMUEL "SONNY" The 1958 January and June Classes of Class of 1960 Milford High School Director of the Troy Women's ROBERT KIPPE Age 90. Proud veteran US Dearborn and Edsel Ford High Schools Mini-Reunion Luncheons held the sec- Class of 1978 Association and represented the Troy It is with great sadness that the family Navy and graduate of Denby are having a combined 50-Year ond Saturday of every month at 1 p.m. 1 Women's Association at the Troy of Samuel "Sonny" Robert Kippe High School. Partner with Roney and Planning a 30th reunion. Ail interested Chamber of Commerce Not for Profit announces his passing on April 1, Company. Loving husband of Phyllis. Reunion on Saturday Aug, 2,2008 at in the banquet room in the Plymouth class members should contact the Dear father of Barbara Spencer Network meetings. Donna had just 2008, at the age of 91. Born December the Dearborn Country Club.. Denny's on Ann Arbor Road, east of reunion committee as soon as pos- become involved in the Troy (Lawrence) and Diana Golden (Dr. 7, 1916, Sonny was a lifelong musi- Judy Richards Goerke at (313) 562- I-275. Anyone interested in more sible. Their contact email address is: Foundation for Educational cian, a World War Two Veteran, and a Theodore). Grandfather of Eric, Excellence. Memorials to Juvenile loving father, grandfather, arid great- Bryan, Jason Spencer and David and 9031, [email protected] or information can cail Gary Simon at [email protected]. Diabetes Research Foundation, grandfather. He had a celebrated musi- Jonathan Golden. Great-grandfather Shirley Chiado Peters at (248) 348- (734) 751-4101 or send e-maii to GCHS. Plymouth High School of Blair, Eric Clay and Scarlett Tidewater Chapter, 5712 Cleveland cal career that included leading the 9443,Shirley.peters@vi!lageford. [email protected]. Street Suite. 100 Virginia Beach, Spencer. Services will be held pri- Class of 1968 Sonny Kippe Orchestra, writing and net may be contacted for further Class of 1989 Searching for classmates for a VA 23462. Services were held on performing industrial musicals, as-well vately. Memorial tributes to March 31st, 2008. Arrangements by as an active membership in the Lambs' Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. Thirteen information. Need classmates to register 40th reunion on July 19,2008. Only Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Club, America's First Professional Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073. A.J. Dearborn Edsel Ford online with names, addresses and about 63 percent of the class have Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your Theatrical Club. Joining the ranks of Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. memories at: • View obituary and share memories at Class of 1968 e-mail addresses to Paula at gen- been located. Contact Sue (Keith) such great artists (and past "Lambs") A 40-year reunion Aug. 2,2008, at [email protected] and check Johnson at (734) 451-1048 or contact www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. as Fred Astaire, John and Lionel www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Barrymore, and Lerner and Lowe, Patrick O'Kelly Knights of Columbus out web site at www.myspace.com/ [email protected], Sonny enjoyed years of laughing, GRANT V. WALDO in Dearborn. For more information, gchs20threunion. Plymouth-Canton high schools cheering, and .performing with his contact Janet tola Robbins at (313) The reunion date has not been set yet. Classes of 1988 OBITUARY peers. He is survived by a supporting Of Westland, MI; WWII Navy Veteran. May 14, 277-1418 or Susan Taylor Szalony at Grosse Polnte North Plymouth Canton and Plymouth Salem POLICY cast including his daughter Lynne, son Gary and daughter-in-law Maureen, 1927-March 31, 2008. Mr. • (248)348-6692. Class of 1991 classes of 1988 20-year reunion will The first five "billed" lines of an grandchildren' Melissa, Lauren, Waldo was a self employed Dearborn Fordson Cail (800)677-7800, visit www. be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Laurel obituary are published at no cost. Tin Smith. He enjoyed fishing, tent- Ail additional lines will be Matthew, Gregory, David, and Erin, Class of 1969 taylorreunions.com or e-mail: info@ Manor in Livonia. Contact cepclas- and great-grandchildren Madeleine, ing, skiing and liked to watch wildlife. charged at $4 per line. You may Mr. Waldo is survived by his wife of Planning a reunion. Please contact taylorreunions.com. [email protected] for more informa- place a picture of your loved one William, Molly, Lauren, Colin, for an additional cost of only $6, Seamus, Noah, and Brandon. A funer- 60 years, one son and four grandsons. Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 or Jefferson Avenue Cooperative tion. Symbolic emblems may be al was held on Friday, April 4,2008 m e-mail: [email protected] or Kathy Nursery School Romulus High School included at no cost (example: Pompano Beach, Florida. Donations American Flags, religious Shoebridge @ Kiivingston@nu-core. 60th Anniversary Class of 1958 symbols, etc.) may be made in Sonny's memory to, the following organizations: com. The Jefferson Avenue Cooperative A 50-year class reunion Saturday, The American Heart Association Detroit Cass Tech Nursery School (JACNS) in Detroit is May 3,2008, at Lakes of Taylor, 25505 Deadlines: 1-800-AHA-USA1 Class of 1958 celebrating its 60th anniversary this Northline, Taylor. For details, contact Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday https://donate.americanheart.org year, A celebration and silent auc- . Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday A 50-year reunion, Oct. 11,2008. For AlPreis at (734) 697-0092, Janet Miller ' details, call Isabelle at £313)882-4626 tion are being planned for Saturday, at (734) 697-7483 or Terry Bird at (734) Obltuarlas nceintt after these deadlines ' The Actors Fund trill bo placed In the next available le&ue. Judy Fish and at casstech58.com. May 24. If you were associated 697-4232. tit- Director of Individual Giving Detroit Chadsey High School with Jefferson Avenue Cooperative Royal Oak Kimball e-mail your obit to 212.221.7300 ext. 127 [email protected] Class of 1958 Nursery School at any time in the Class of 1988 [email protected] or tax to: A 50-year reunion, Friday, Sept. 19, past, as either a student or parent, the A 20-year class reunion on Saturday, Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson http://www.actorsfund.org/support/do 734-953-2232 nate/index-html 2008, at Burton Manor, Livonia. $55 school is seeking your memories. For Oct. 4,2008. For more informa- For more iniormetion call: per person. Contact, Mike Poterala, information, email gandjacklfyarroo, tion please go to www.kimbaN1.988. 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in March in Royal Oak. At PAGE C1 'I put my name in several years 7 p.m..Tuesday, April 22, ago and they go through a!! the comedy will be part of Oakwood Healthcare Center the applications and select a CinemaSlam, a monthly in Canton. He is team independent film showcase doctor for Wayne State handful a year. It doubles as (cinemaslam.com) at the University where he over- an audition to do more work Michigan Theater in Ann sees the health of about 380 Arbor. From there American students in the athletics with the Olympic team. You're Piety will be shown at The department. Before that he actually graded. They tell me I Indie Spirit Film Festival was team physician for the in Colorado Springs. Get Your Detroit Tigers for a couple Karageanes then travels to of years. DR. 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