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As a victorious Mayor William Wild took the stage Tuesday night to salute a fired- up crowd of supporters, a disc jockey crowned the moment by WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL mm mwm mm, mam-mms 5 blasting the song Wild Thing. Christine Cicirelli Bryant 4,412 Never mind that Wild, 39, Gary Buison z;i95 wasn't even born when the hit Howard Dunn 2,039 song by The Troggs topped

BY DARRELLCLEM numbers, four years ago. DeHart, a former state rep­ STAFF WRITER DeHart gar­ "I feel absolutely ecstatic," resentative and Westland City nered 8,123 she said, smiling just before Council member, enjoyed the Westland City Clerk Eileen votes while she drove away from City Hall largest landslide of the night. DeHart scored a crushing vic­ Paige received to join victorious mayoral and She said she is eager to serve tory over challenger Bruce Paige 1,580 in his first council candidates who already residents for four more years in Tuesday's election, accumulat­ bid for public had started their celebration at and to continue working with ing more votes than any other office. the Wayne-Ford Civic League. her employees, calling them "a TOM HAWLEV j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER candidate forcit y office. uenart DeHart, 60, Unlike them, DeHart and her team." Mayor William Wild, with his wife, Sherri, is congratulated by Sylvia. DeHart captured 83.7 per­ won her second staff had to work Tuesday night To his credit, Paige waged a Kozorosky-Wiacek, former senior director, after being elected as mayor. For cent of vote totals compared four-year term. She became until the last ballots had been more election day photos, see the gallery on the Westland home page at to Paige's 16.3 percent. In raw Westland's first elected clerk turned in and counted. Please see CLERK, A2 www.hometownlife.com. Brother, face trial for assaulting her ex

BY DARRELL CLEM 19 at the Westland Meadows vehicle and then stood in front 11:55 p.m. Oct. 19, authorities Nicholas Pugh faces trial on a dangerous weapon. If con­ STAFF WRITER mobile home park and initially of it. Her brother, 19-year-old have said. charges of assault with intent victed, she could face penal­ left the victim paralyzed from Nicholas Pugh, is accused of Since then, Westland 18th to do great bodily harm (less ties ranging up to four years A Taylor woman and her the waist down, police said, but getting out of the van and beat­ District Judge C, Charles Bokos than murder) and assault in prison. brother will face trial in Wayne Sgt. Michael Harhold said the ing the victim with a metal has ordered the Pughs to stand with a dangerous weapon. If Not-guilty pleas have been County Circuit Court following victim has since regained use object. trial in Wayne County Circuit convicted, he could face penal­ placed on record for the Pughs allegations they attacked her of his body. The Pughs had gone to Court. His decision came after ties ranging up to 10 years in as they await the outcome of ex-boyfriend — the father of Amanda Pugh, 25, is accused Westland Meadows to pick the pair waived their right prison. their case. her 6-year-old child. of driving a van into the vic­ up Amanda Pugh's son when to a preliminary hearing last Amanda Pugh faces trial The attack happened Oct tim after he grabbed onto the the incident happened around Thursday in his courtroom on a charge of assault with dclem®hometown!ife com | (734)953 2110

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Municipal Clerks. alone. Her office also has routinely DeHart became the city's Going to the polls CLERK returned money to the city's first elected clerk four years ago FROM PAGE A1 general fund that had been after voters had approved a bal­ (Pictured above) Frances Masse, 88, walked budgeted for her department. lot measure to make the job an the four blocks to RD. Graham Elementary good-spirited campaign against In the last fiscal year alone, she elected position. Earlier, it had School with her daughter Janet Middleton DeHart. During an earlier gave back $12,000 that had been a council-appointed post, to vote. 'I come to vote for Mr. Wild,' said interview with the Observer, he been allocated for new furni­ but the controversial firing of Masse. Wild, the current appointed mayor, complimented her on the job ture, saying "it wasn't the right former Clerk Patricia Gibbons was successful in his bid to serve out the she has done, but he said he had time" due to tough economic touched off a firestorm that remaining two years of the mayoral term ideas for doing it differently. times. prompted residents to seize con­ once held by District Judge Sandra Cicirelti. DeHart launched her cam­ DeHart also oversaw 10 elec­ trol of the post. Election volunteer Anna Alvarez hands out paign by saying she had kept tions in her first term, and she The clerk's job pays $89,816 literature and other items to voter Wayne promises she made to voters, helped lead the transition to a year. Brewer of Westland outside Schweitzer such as earning her ranking as electronic informational pack­ Elementary School. a certified municipal clerk from ets for the City Council, saving [email protected] | (734)953-2110 the International Institute of the city $8,000 in the first year

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BYMATTJACHMAN lots against the WCCCD plan In Westland, a portion of the new tax on some services. "We really weren't able to get value — $105 a year for the STAFF WRITER to renew a 1.5-mill property tax which is in the college district, "I think people are very, very ' our message (out) as strongly as owners of a home with a taxable for 10 years. With the possible the vote was 4,521 to 2,081 reluctant at this point right now we needed to," she said. value of $70,000. That same Despite support from Detroit exception of Ecorse, which had against the tax. And in Canton to deal with tax issues on any . According to WCCCD, the home would have a market voters, a strong antitax vote not reported results, Inkster was Township, a small part of which level," said spokeswoman Tina millage raises more than $40 value of $140,000 or more. in the suburbs brought down- the only one of the 34 suburbs is in WCCCD, 555 people voted Bassett. "I think we're having a million a year — about 40 The renewal plan will go to a Wayne County Community the WCCC district includes, in against the plan, 240 for it. very difficult time economically percent of its annual budget of voters again, Bassett said. College District millage renewal all or in part, where a majority of A college spokeswoman in the state of Michigan." $102 million. "Without this millage pas­ proposal on Tuesday. voters favored the plan. blamed the loss on a low voter The weather, confusion over The renewal would have sage, the school could not Incomplete and unofficial In Redford Township, most of turnout, Michigan's economy, the new voter identification law taken effect in 2011, after the operate at the level it operates results from Wayne County on which is in the WCCCD district, and what she said was voter and low voter awareness of the current 1.5-mill tax expires. today," she said. Wednesday afternoon showed 3,759 people voted against the backlash against the recent issue also played roles, Bassett The tax means $1.50 for every 60 percent of voters cast bal­ tax renewal, 754 in favor. state income tax increase and said. $1,000 of a property's taxablg [email protected] | (734)953-2115,

Dunn's 2,039. Johnson and Reeves Tuesday as write-in candidates oral bid Tuesday. COUNCIL Godbout and other incum­ had been appointed to the to finish out the few weeks Council members are paid PAGE A1 bents said they believe that council in January, when between the election and Jan., $12,515 except for the presi­ \oters are confident in their former Councilman Wild 1. dent, who gets $13,760, and leadership as the city — like was appointed as mayor and The four incumbent win­ the president pro tern, who try her luck again in two years the entire state — continues to when ex-Councilman Richard ners in Tuesday's election receives $13,137- during the next round of city weather tough economic times. LeBlanc became a state repre­ will join council holdovers Currently, Pickering is the elections. Kehrer, a 53-year-old exca­ sentative. Cheryl Graunstadt, Robert president and Graunstadt the "I'm young, I'm energetic, vating site inspector, had no Johnson and Reeves also Stottlemyer and Charles president pro tern. and I'm ready to go," said complaints about his second- won a separate election Pickering, who lost his may­ Bryant, the 34-year-old place finish. He will be start­ daughter of Westland District ing his seventh year on the Judge and former mayor council in January. Sandra Cicirelli. "Second place is good Although Reeves — a 54- TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER enough for me," he said. "It year-old wardrobe designer Westland City Council candidate was my aim to get a four-year and former Washtenaw Christine Cicirelli Bryant greets term. I think the citizens real­ County sheriff deputy — kept voters at precincts at P.D, Graham ize that Westland is doing a his supporters in suspense, Elementary School. good job and holding its head Godbout, Kehrer and Johnson up while many other cities are commanded early leads and the council in January. having a hard time." paced themselves throughout "I just think the voters feel Johnson, the 57-year-old the evening. that I'm doing a good job and United Auto Workers plant Reeves won a two-year term wanted to keep me on the chairman for the Wayne as the fourth-place finisher, council," Godbout said. "I'm Assembly Plant, credited his while his three colleagues very honored to come in first UAW supporters for help­ earned four-year terms. place." ing him and Reeves. He also Godbout, a 52-year-old Godbout received 6,606 thanked his sister, City Clerk account manager for Rockwell votes, followed by Kehrer's Eileen DeHart, and Mayor Automation, never lost the 6,218, Johnson's 5,585, Reeves' William Wild. Save On La-IAloy Home Funi first-place status he had estab­ 4,744, Bryant's 4,412, Mark "You have long coattails," he lished in the August primary. Rodriguez's 2,639/Gary told them publicly, "and I'm He will start his eighth year on Bulson II's 2,195 and Harold glad to be riding them;"

inspire me to keep working cil. MAYOR hard." Pickering still has two years PAGE At He cited several goals, on his council term. He said he including settling contracts hasn't decided what his politi­ "He got the favorable results with the police and fire unions cal future may hold after that. and I didn't," Pickering, 64, that expired in June; working Pickering thanked employ­ said, after his supporters had to clean up the contaminated ees of one city union, the trickled out of the Willow Central City Park; seeking a American Federation of State, Creek Apartments clubhouse. way to start a curbside recy­ County & Municipal Workers Wild and Pickering compet­ cling program; and protecting Local 1602, for working on his ed to finish the unexpired two- the city's finances and its $2 campaign. year term of former Mayor million budget surplus. "I think they went above and Sandra Cicirelli, who stepped Wild, former council presi­ beyond to help me," he.said. down in January to become a dent, has had a whirlwind year Pickering said he built his district judge. The mayoral job that included the birth of his campaign on issues that vot­ pays $95,974 a year. and Sherri's youngest daugh­ ers told him were important, Wild, who owns an auto ter, 9-month-old Payton. They such as fighting crime, adding recycling business in Wayne, also are the parents of Luke, 5, police officers and trying to commanded an early lead in and Lily, 2. ease the tax burden. He said unofficial vote totals and never "I am so proud," Sherri Wild many residents who indicated lost his momentum. said of her husband's victory. support for him apparently "It's a good feeling," he said. "It just makes me feel so good didn't take time to vote. "It's very humbling. We've tried to see all of his hard work and Pickering didn't have any to put the residents first, and dedication pay off. I'm very harsh words Tuesday for Wild, it looks like they've responded happy and proud." saying, "I wish him well." to it. Wild pledged to continue "This is a good vote of confi­ moving Westland forward [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 dence," Wild said, "and it will with the help of the city coun­

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Duo to stand trial Patterson, chamber rally to repeal service tax BY STEVE KOWALSKI ness, passed at not talk taxes until we're done Bloomfield Hills, and Marty STAFF WRITER 4 a.m. a month talking about cuts. My first Knollenberg, R-Troy, attended ago today, and choice is we don't talk taxes the rally in support of the peti­ in Cashland holdup Oakland County Executive when the light until we're done talking about tion drive. Both were among L. Brooks Patterson is start­ of day hit and cuts." the majority of Republicans BY DARRELL CUM dent indicated to police that ing another statewide petition the tax was The governor has left open who voted against the service STAFF WRITER the robbery was an inside job, drive to repeal a tax on busi­ examined, the the possibility of repealing tax. and police Sgt. Steve Borisch ness services. impact was the service tax through the "This isn't a 'fat cat* tax, this A former Cashland has said "we suspected this Upset over the state nothing short Legislature but under three is an ordinary people's tax, a employee and her boyfriend from the beginning." Legislature's approval of a 6- of devastating," conditions, according to her 'Mom and Pop' business tax," will face trial for accusations Adkins and Wagner face percent sales tax on services, Patterson said. "The uproar has spokeswoman Liz Boyd. Moss said. "What if a single that they faked a robbery and trial on charges of embez­ Patterson came to Troy last been loud ever since." "The governor is open to mom is doing people's nails, an embezzled money from the zling more than $1,000, lar­ week to promote a Coalition to Petition leaders need to changes in what was approved independent landscaper or per­ Westland store where she ceny over $1,000 and larceny Ax the Tax. gather more than 304,000 sig­ but adamant on these three sonal trainer gets this tax? The worked. in a building. If convicted, The press conference, natures to put a statutory ini­ factors: Any adjustment or 6 percent kills them." Ashleigh Nicole Adkins, 23, Adkins could face penalties hosted by the Troy Chamber tiative on the November 2008 replacement has to be revenue "(The service tax) was and Jeremy Russell Wagner, ranging up to five years in of Commerce, was the second ballot to repeal the service tax. neutral, has to have bipartisan something that wasn't very 33, will face trial in Wayne prison, but Wagner could stop on the Patterson-led peti­ Actions by the state Senate support and it has to be perma­ well thought out, came at the County Circuit Court follow­ receive a lengthier sentence tion drive. Earlier in the morn­ Thursday indicate the service nent," Boyd said. '11th hour,'" Knollenberg said. ing testimony last Thursday because he has a criminal ing Patterson rallied before a tax may have a chance to be A year ago, Patterson suc­ "Nobody really knew who that they took money from history. couple of hundred support­ repealed without a petition cessfully led a petition drive would be impacted by it, and the cash-advance business Wagner remained jailed ers on the steps of the state drive. to remove the state's Single it's my hope that those mem­ on Wayne Road north of Thursday in lieu of a $50,000 Capitol. The Republican-majority Business Tax. bers realize they made a mis­ Glenwood. cash bond set by 18th The service tax, which would Senate passed two bills: one to Estimating the "mood of the take and change their minds to A neighbor testified in District Magistrate Donald apply to business consultants push back to Dec. 20 the start public and anger of businesses," vote to repeal this tax." Westland 18th District Vandersloot. Adkins has been and other small businesses of the service tax to give law­ Patterson predicted there Knollenberg agreed with Court that Wagner was seen released on a personal bond and recreational activities - a makers more time to repeal it, would be no trouble getting Patterson that trimming behind the store July 19 after she turned herself in mix that includes landscaping, and one to abolish the service enough signatures for the peti­ spending would be the best before Adkins called police to and cooperated with police, fortune telling, salon treat­ tax by Dec. 20, according to tion drive. replacement for the service tax. report that a masked intruder Borisch said. ments and snow skiing, but not Sen. John Pappageorge, R-Txoy. The new budget includes "You're going down the robbed her and bound her Wagner already has served golf - was part of a $43 billion The bills need approval from spending increases of $750 wrong path if you want to with duct tape. Adkins told about 14 years in prison for a budget approved Wednesday the House and Gov. Jennifer million in the general fund (an replace this tax with another police she had opened the 1992 offense of driving drunk morning and set to take affect Granholm's signature to 8.5 percent increase over last tax," Knollenberg said. back door to smoke a ciga­ and causing a death. Dec, 1. become law. Removal of the year), which Patterson char­ "Michigan residents are hav­ rette. The service tax was ini­ service tax would leave a better acterized as "just obscene." ing a hard time as it is. Salaries An investigation of the inci­ .dciemHhometownlife.com I (734) 953-2110 tially approved during the early than $700 million hole in the The service tax is estimated to are being cut, benefits are morning hours of Oct. 1 when budget that needs replacing. raise approximately $725 mil­ being cut, job security is not the Legislature passed a one- "Some argue they want to lion, but Patterson questioned as secure. To hit them with month extension to the 2006- (replace the service tax) with whether it would generate only more taxes, which takes away 07 budget. cuts, some all with tax increas- half of that. from their ability to pay fixed "The (service tax was) con­ es," Pappageorge said. "My Patterson said he's in favor expenses, sends the wrong cocted under the cover of dark­ position is we look at cuts first, of repealing the service tax and message, especially at a time replacing the revenue lost with we're trying to attract new spending cuts. people and businesses to move "We're in a one-state reces­ here." sion and there is no reason Matt Friedman, partner in a for the governor to ask for a Farmington Hills communica­ dollar-for-dollar replacement tions firm that opened Jan. 2, (tax)," Patterson said. "She calls said a service tax would stunt that revenue neutrality, I call it growth and take business from greed. (The governor) looks at a the state. 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BY SUE MASON Westland resident STAFF WRITER

Friends and the family of graphed Detroit Lions foot­ Youngsters in Baghdad will Richard Ruth of Westland ball signed by Coach Rod soon be able to do their school will stage a bowling fund­ Marinelli and 10 players, an work, thanks to students at St. raiser 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. autographed hockey puck Raphael School in Garden City. TrV^* 10, at the Ford Lanes Bowling signed by Chris Osgood of Fourth-, fifth- and sixth- Center, 23100 Van Born, the Detroit Red Wings, a 32- graders at the school col­ Dearborn Heights. inch flat screen TV, Detroit lected more than 200 pounds Ruth is battling Multiple Red Wing tickets, a ride in a of school supplies like pens, System Atrophy, also known World War II Navy torpedo pencils, crayons and folders as Shy-Drager Syndrome, a bomber and a fly fishing trip which are en route to Iraq, via neurological disease resulting on the Au Sable River. Kuwait, with the help of UPS. from degeneration of certain Donations can be made "We wanted to do something nerve cells in the brain and payable to Richard Ruth/Shy to teach the students to reach spinal chord. Drager Organization and can out and make them more glob­ The benefit costs $20 per be dropped off at Ford Lanes ally aware," said fourth~/fifth~ person and includes bowling, or mailed to Ford Lanes, grade teacher Barb Dyke. pizza, 50/50 raffles, silent Richard Ruth Fund-Raiser, The supplies are being sent auction, fishing game, tin can 23100 Van Bom, Dearborn to Dyke's brother-in-law, Army raffles and a flat screen TV Heights, MI 48125. For more SFC John Richardson, who raffle. information, call (313) 292- will distribute the items to stu­ Prizes include an auto­ 1700. dents and teachers in Baghdad. Richardson was deployed to Iraq just before the start of the school year and Dyke's class adopted him. He's been send­ Area poet wins award ing e-mails about the humani­ tarian work being done with A poem written by Canton Martin is busy teaching writ­ the schools in Baghdad and has Fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students sing 'The Great Defender of the U.S.A.' during a ceremony thanking Sen. author and poet Cheryl A. ers and poets how to hone their also sent photos showing the Glenn Anderson and UPS for their help in getting the school supplies shipped to Iraq. Martin, More Than 58,000 craft. She has two upcoming condition of the schools. Names Etched, classes that she is teaching That led to the collection merit. has been through Wayne-Westland drive which also brought in "We invest in communities awarded hon­ Community Schools' Adult donations of toiletries for the so many different ways," said orable mention and Continuing Education troops. x Baier. "There's a tremendous in the non- Program. "It's clear the kids put their need in the area and it's not rhyming poem For the haiku artist, she faith in action," said Dyke. hard to find someone to help." category of the has a two-week class titled, Operating under the belief "It was huge on their part," 76th Annual "Writing Haiku and Poetry," that they would be able to send said Principal Jeannine Kenny. Writer's which will be held on Nov. the 14 packages through the "It was obvious we wanted to Digest Writing Vatcher 30 and Dec. 7 at John Glenn U.S. Postal Service for $7-95 get it over there, We're glad Competition. High-School in Westland, from each, the students and staff they helped." Her name, along with the 6:30-8:30 p.m. were shocked when they found Dyke said the students other winners, will be pub­ "In this class the haiku art­ out that the charge was by will continue to write to lished in a book by Outskirts • ist and poet will be composing weight and the cost was going Richardson and possibly begin Press, which also published pieces during class. It will be to be substantially more. writing to the Iraqi schoolchil­ Martin's book of poetry, inspirational for everyone," she Not knowing how they dren. Woman Reclining, which can said. would get the boxes to Iraq, "He has access to a transla­ be viewed at outskirtspress. To register, call (734) 419- they called state Sen. Glenn tor, so hopefully we can write com/womanreclining. E-copies 2426. Anderson for help. He in to the boys and girls," she said. of her book can be purchased Martin is the owner of Pero turn called longtime friend . Wheeler was tapped to for $5 on her Web page. Inc., and is an award-win­ Linda Long, UPS Community pick up the special shipment "I am ecstatic about winning ning fine arts photographer. Relations Supervisor for Metro because St. Raphael is part of an honorable mention for my Additionally, her company Detroit District. his route. He also was instru­ manuscript," Martin said. "I offers a complete writing, edit­ "It's pretty amazing what mental in seeing that the pack­ am glad that my poetry regard­ ing, consulting, and publishing you've done," he told the stu­ St. Raphael students Justin Otierry and Dakota Mahkimetass help UPS ages were all documented and ing Vietnam Veterans is being company. She can be contacted dents who staged a small' employee Rich Wheeler load supplies destine for school children in Iraq. packed properly. recognized. As a poet itfis an via e-mail a peroinc5@com- patriotic ceremony before they "Have a good day everybody," honor to win a prestigious cast.net or by calling (734) helped load packages on a cart Anderson received a certificate their efforts. he said as he welled the pack­ national award such as this." 397-1626. destined for UPS driver Rick and thank you card for their "I played a small part in this, ages out of the door following Wheeler's truck. "It would be help in getting the packages to you, your teachers and the the ceremony. great if every school followed Iraq. The students also sang school were the driving force," "I can't say enough how your lead and let the soldiers several songs, including The he said. grateful St. Rapahel students know we care about them." Great Defender of the U.SA. James Baier, UPS human and I are to UPS and Sen. UPS representatives and which they plan to record and resources manager, estimates Anderson for their help in get­ send to the troops, for their the packages would have cost ting these packages delivered," guests. $1,400-$1,500 to send to the Dyke said. "They truly are the In return, Anderson present­ Middle East. UPS is doing it answer to our prayers." tr — •ETT"7 ed the school with a framed for free as part of its commit­ F3 Senate resolution, recognizing ment to community involve- [email protected] I {734) 953-2112

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BY DIANE HANSON CORRESPONDENT Some 10,000 appreciative Km fans cheered more than 4,000 teenagers that filled Ford Field with an amazing display of musical, marching talent Saturday at the 28th annual Marching Band State Finals. And among the top 40 bands in the state were the hometown marchers from Livonia Franklin High School. "The kids did a fantastic job," said Franklin band direc­ tor Kristi Jasin. "This is the first year we've been back to state finals in a while and the first time for the seniors. It's also our first year back in Flight 1." . The 71-member band was a Flight II band for several years due to a smaller enrollment at the high school. There are some 80 bands that belong to the MCBA, Percussionists Nate Warrick (left) and Andrew Florkowski • -, • \-s i*-uii ^ rn, uig'hc approximately 20 in each Patriot Marching Band's competition performance of their program, 'Fire and ice,' Saturday at the Marching Band ofFHghts 1,11, III and IV, State Finals at Ford Field, The 71-member band made the cut of the top 10 bands in Flight I in order to compete at with the largest schools in the daylong finals event. Flight I. Only the top 10 high­ est-scoring bands in each and it really paid off." the championships and when Puffer, 89.1; Flight III, Flight (determined by scores The Patriots' program, "Fire they learned that the Grandville Ferndale, 86.85; and Flight IV, achieved at local competitions and Ice," was a colorful crowd- Marching Band, one of their Brooklyn's Columbia Central, throughout the fall) make it to pleaser and earned them a competitors, was missing a .83.8. the state championships. 10th place in Flight I with a trombone, they were quick to The Livonia march­ Meilophone players Maribeth Olsen (on top) and Justin White (right), "This is my first time here, score of 71-0. lend them one of theirs. ers will be compet­ along with baritone player Aaron Johnson (center), play from atop a prop so it's very exciting," said And the Patriots were win­ Saturday's first-place ing next at the Grand while guard member Carolanne Cucci dances off during Livonia Franklin's Rachel Wood, Franklin's ners in sportsmanship on trophies went to Flight I, National Championships in competition performance of their program, 'Fire and Ice,' Saturday at the senior drum major. "We Saturday as well. The band was Plymouth-Canton, 91.7; Indianapolis' RCA Dome Nov. Marching Band State Finals at Ford Field. worked so hard this season the first group to perform at Flight II, Muskegon's Reeths- 15-17.

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OUR VIEWS District needs to challenge data Wayne-Westland Schools Supt. Greg Baracy has labeled a Johns Hopkins University study that labeled Wayne Memorial High School a "dropout factory" as irresponsible and inaccurate. The report is based on a school's promoting power, which compares the number of seniors enrolled in a school to the number of freshmen four years earlier. Schools with a pro­ moting power of 60 percent or less were deemed dropout factories. Researchers used enrollment data from the U.S. Department of Education freshman enrollment data in 2001, 2002 and 2003 and senior enrollment data in 2004, 2005 and 2006 and calculated that Wayne Memorial had a promoting power of 58 percent. They admit the term is harsh and unfair, but use it to describe "under-resourced and over-challenged high schools which educate primarily low-income and minority students and year after year are unable to graduate the majority or near majority of students who enter the school." If you listen to Baracy, Wayne Memorial doesn't fit the researchers' description of a dropout factory. As calculated by the Michigan State Department of Education, the school has a graduation rate of 86.5 percent and a dropout rate of 4 percent for the 2006-07 school year. When you're comparing apples and oranges, it's hard to say who's correct. Wayne Memorial could well have a large turnover in students. It does draw students from portions of the district that have a large transient population. But it is making adequately yearly progress and meeting the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act and its grad­ uation rates are high; LETTERS The label is a stinging rebuke for the district, which has worked long and hard to improve its image. A lot of time End of a tradition may be in that boat, so give now, so you a bill which would have provided health and money have been invested into updating schools and won't be there next year. care for children, supported by many the curriculum. The educational program is the first prior­ For many years the football game Mari Squire Republicans. ity and students are showing in improvements at all levels. between John Glenn and Wayne . Westland Democratic candidates for president The label of a dropout factory is just another hurdle the Memorial has been the last game of the Clinton, Obama, and Edwards have district faces in its push to be a top-notch school district. year. It was a tradition. offered similar plans which would give It now falls on school officials to prove the researchers Well, this last game between them persons choices: 1. You can keep your are wrong. It won't be easy, but it won't fall on deaf ears. was the last time they will ever play Support kids, not Big Oil current plan if you like it. 2. If you don't Researchers have already updated the report, removing four the last game of the season for the city like it or are uninsured, you can choose schools from the list because of inaccurate data. championship. Next year, Western The term "socialized" is a term used from a list of private plans offered to Lakes and Kensington merge together principally in the United States to members of Congress. 3. You can opt and then the tradition ends. describe a system which operates by for a new public plan patterned on I can tell you as a former player for means of government regulation and Medicare. Republican opponents includ­ Protect Great Lakes before John Glenn, having two sons who played subsidies derived from taxation. ing candidates for president, reframe this for Glenn and having been vice presi­ Bush and his supporting Republicans, crucial issue with the words "socialized dent of the Football Boosters the last including Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, medicine." I believe they are ethically two years, I will miss this game very recently blocked a national health care challenged and morally corrupt. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who is currently seeking much, as will many others. We will still plan for children in the U.S. In Iraq Hannah Provence Donigan the Democratic nomination for president, fired .off a warning play Wayne, but it will be somewhere alone, our tax'dollars have socially Commerce shot recently that should make everyone in Michigan and the between the third and seventh game paid $190 billion-plus, and counting. Great Lakes region take notice. of the season. It will still be for the city Adjusting the official aid to 2001 dol­ 4t$ campaign stop last month, Richardson suggested states championship, it just won't be the last lars in purchasing power, Israel has been in the arid Southwest, like California, Arizona, Nevada and game. "socially" given $240 billion since 1973. New Mexico, should look to the Midwest to help quench their Since 1975, when I graduated from In addition, the U.S. has socially given insatiable thirst for water. Richardson said he advocated a Glenn, I have been to every Glenn- Egypt $117 billion and Jordan $22 billion Green is the hip and current trend, system of 'Svater delivery and water production" to move water Wayne game except for one, and I in foreign aid in return for signing peace but don't tell Starbucks. Recent news west, noting that "states like Wisconsin are awash in water." was out in California at that time. All treaties with Israel. The United States reports state that the cups it uses are schools have tradition and that is a great signed an unprecedented $30 billion not recyclable and there are no plans Although he referenced Wisconsin, those of us in Michigan thing. With Glenn winning the city "socialized" military aid package with to change these cups to green-friendly should be equally alarmed, especially as more and more championship this year, the three previ­ Israel in 2007- Israel is not required to products. people "move out West, where there are already major water ous seasons it went to the other team, spend this only on military — it can be Think about the lack of concern and shortages. I am glad I was there to see it, the last used for schools, children in Israel, etc. recourse this action has had on the It almost defies logic that desert states like Nevada and time. • Power, natural gas, and oil produc­ earth. Does Starbucks only care about Arizona are in the, midst of population explosions. Take Next year, Wayne'witt come to Glenn ers now qualify for manufacturing tax the buck? The only way to ensure this Arizona, for example. Between 1990 and 2000, the state and it starts over. City championship deductions — these "socialized" deduc­ company complies with the environ­ experienced a 40-percent population growth rate, which was on the line, hard-hitting.football the tions will cost taxpayers $76.5 billion mental standards is to boycott these three times the national average, and is expected to have 6.4 way it should be on both teams this from 2005-14. coffee hangouts until they comply. million residents by the year 2025. year. I had kids that I coached in foot­ • Tax break for three oil companies I enjoy a sip of Java like the next guy, The population of Las Vegas, which is one of the fastest ball (Comets) who played in this game. to build an Alaskan natural gas pipeline but if you consider the number of people growing cities in the nation, is just shy of 2 million residents, I really enjoy watching all of them play. — "socialized" cost to taxpayers: $150 who drink coffee from earth unfriendly up nearly 50 percent since just 1999. To all of you whom I had the pleasure million, with oil company reaping all of containers, we have a serious environ­ Considering their geographic location and this stagger­ Of coaching, thank you for some great the profits. mental challenge that is occurring right ing growth, it's not surprising that these places have already years. • Oil company tax break, Title VII, under our so-called green noses. tapped out most of their water resources. So the question is, To all the players and coaches from Section 707 — "socialized" cost to tax­ Boycotts seem extreme, but they work where will they look in the future? Richardson's comments both teams, thank you for a great game, payers: $295 million. and even if this boycott is for one day, it seem to provide an answer. and congrats-to the Rockets this year. • Tax breaks for oil refiners, Title III, will send a message. The green move­ !And it's not just the Southwest that is experiencing All of you who played in this game you Subtitle C„Sections 328-329 — "social­ ment has come to us with great zeal for unprecedented water shortages, the southeastern states of did a great job. I am proud of all of you, ized" cost to taxpayers: $119 million the survival of our green spaces, but Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia are currently experiencing and I would like to say, see you next • Home Depot gets its ceiling fan even one company that refuses to com­ ply can jeopardize this movement and their worst drought conditions in mbre than a century. Some year, but not at the last game subsidy — "socialized" cost to taxpayers: Maybe a new tradition can start. $44 million in just three years. make it nothing more thah a hip trend cities have used up their water resources and are now having I find it morally reprehensible that the that will pass,.as all trends do. to truck in water to their parched residents. Bud Somerville Westland Republicans in Congress and Bush have Get mad and address your local So it's fair to say it won't be long before Michigan and our continued the institution of socialized Starbucks and become an activist for Grleat Lakes neighbors have a big bull's-eye on our water war, occupation, Israeli funding, big change. resources. That is why we need to put protections in place oil, and corporations, but they lack any Green is good for all and especially for that will prevent a major water grab by our thirsty neighbors. Give thanks by giving morality whatsoever to socialize the cost corporate America. A good place to start would be for our state lawmakers to of making sure the children in the U.S. Ron Austin pass Great Lakes protection legislation that was introduced If everyone in Wayne and Westland have health care. Franklin inboth the state Senate and House back in August, and would take a minute to send a $1-$10 to It's too bad our children aren't rich, includes the eight-state Great Lakes Compact and accom- the homeless shelter for Thanksgiving powerful lobbyists — but we are. Know pa^dng laws. This legislation will put in place safeguards dinner, before they have their huge din­ who you are voting for next November. against water diversions from the Great Lakes basin, which ner, we all would feel more satisfied, Demand every child in this country get SHARE YOUR OPINIONS holds 18 percent of the world's fresh water supply. that we did something nice for someone health care. Put it on Israel, Exxon, and We weicome your letters to the editor Please Ourlawniakers need to aetwith some: sense of urgency else (a good deed.) Home Depot's bill! include your name, address and phone number on ike legislation, because3i as;Richardson's comments make So how about it, people. I am broke, A. Hudak for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 very clear, i&ere are plentyof people out there who are thirst­ but I just did that. I not tooting my own Canton words or less. We may edit for clarity, space ing for our water. horn, but if I can do it, how about star­ and content. ing a new tradition and give back a little something that God gave you in the first place. Improve health care Letters to the editor WESTLAND I know I feel a lot better. 1 know we are all broke, but every bit counts. Don't It is a disgrace that the U.S. is the Westland Observer give until it hurts. only capitalist democracy in the world 36251 Schoolcraft Just give a little. How much is coffee that does not guarantee health care to Livonia, Ml 48150.] for a week? Give that much. its citizens. The uninsured are unable I know in my heart those people I to pay hospital costs. 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Sunita Williams talking to students at St. Damian School about life about the International Space Station Observer S Eccentric f Thursday, November 8,2007 www.hometownlife.com OTHER OPINIONS (W) All Too many make immigrants Hunting down those elusive scapegoats for nation's ills Michigan legislators f e stopped off at Plymouth Orchards, paid $5,000 a year. There were no legisla­ couple weeks ago, members of the social But there is no question that we have a prob­ our favorite cider mill, in Superior tive staffs, but rather a secretarial pool for justice committee at St. Thomas a'Beqket lem in this country. There has been a major Township this past Sunday. We took each political party where necessary cor­ l Catholic Church in Canton invited Detroit tide of immigrants, both legal and illegal, that the trek out from church in Canton and were respondence was taken to be typed and Bishop Daniel Flores to come speak about the have come to America. In March 2006 the glad to see neighbors while out there. It was mailed. subject of immigration. Pew Hispanic Center estimated the undocu­ the final day the larger cider mill building It's been 50 years since then and there's The topic had been something the members mented population was around 12 million, a was open for this year, so we wanted to get no doubt our state has grown and changed. of the committee had been number supported by the U.S. Government all our goodies., Still, it seems we could learn something discussing during meetings, Accountability Office. The majority (more A news tip came my way. from those simpler times about downsizing. and they thought Flores, an than 80 percent) are from Mexico and Central It seems the Michigan A lot of our state legislators are good Hispanic who hails from Texas America. And it's not hard to see the impact Legislature won't be in about constituent services, keeping in touch near the Mexican border, could they've had on the American employment land­ session Nov. 9, tomorrow, with the common man and woman by host­ offer some personal insights on scape. until the Tuesday after ing regular coffee hours at the local library the matter. They also thought When I was younger, I worked for a landscap­ Thanksgiving, Nov. 27. or a coffee shop or restaurant. This is cer­ that what he had to say would ing company. We bought all of our plants and I'm not a hunter and the tainly a good use of a legislator's time. Many be something the general public trees from local nurseries. When I first started, purpose of this column isn't are good about making the rounds of service Kurt Kuban would be interested in as well, you would see a few Mexican workers. A decade Julie Brown to debate the pros and cons club meetings, taking time to keep residents considering immigration, or later, every nursery we dealt with employed of hunting. It seems to be, and business people up to date on legisla­ more specifically illegal immi­ mostly Mexican workers, most of whom knew however, that if Mr. or Ms. tive/government affairs. grants, is such a hot topic these days. no English. Legislator were a hunter, a break of two and I think a case can be made for an aide or While acknowledging America has "a serious And then they moved into the trades like a half weeks wouldn't be needed to head two, now that our state's grown in popula­ political problem to solve" because of the influx brick laying, painting, drywall, etc. I remem­ North and view late fall's splendor. tion and prominence. Still, there's a great of illegal immigrants crossing over from Mexico, ber a couple of the new subdivisions where we The Legislature's been in the news a need to make budget cuts and to get down Flores implored those in attendance to remem­ worked that were being developed by Pulte lot lately, what with budget battles and to business. ber that immigrants, even those here illegally, Homes, and all you would see were Mexican now recall actions against Speaker of the The people's business can hardly be con­ are human beings too, and deserve to be treated workers building the homes. House Andy Dillon, D-Redford, and other ducted while in the woods around Gaylord as such. He said Christians, especially, need to A lot of my friends who were in the trades Democrats. My news source suggested, and or Petoskey, and the legislators belong at treat all humans with respect and dignity. suddenly found themselves with little or no I agreed, that a lengthy break right now isn't their desks and offices in Lansing, as do At the conclusion of his thought-provoking work. So there has definitely been an impact. really such a good idea. Christmas will be their staffs. People in the private sector sermon, Flores was hoping to field a few ques­ Yet, I shake my head when I hear people say here soon enough and presumably there'll be manage to find time for short hunting treks, tions, but was instead bombarded by people illegal immigrants have stolen American jobs. even more time off then, some of it certainly and our representatives in Lansing can cer­ looking to pick a fight about the issue. There You can't steal a job. If you could, I would be justified as we non-legislators get to spend tainly do the same. weren't many questions, mostly just long, the CEO of some Fortune 500 corporation. time with our families and friends then as drawn-out rantings -- the same kind of stuff Someone has to give you a job. well. Julie Brown of Plymouth Township is presentation you would hear from a right-wing talk radio. And that brings me to the solution to Back in the 1950s, my dad served in the editor for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. It didn't take long before Flores concluded America's illegal immigration problem. It really state Legislature, representing a portion of She can be reached at (734) 953-2111 or via e-mail a,t the session, and you could tell he was a bit is simple — start throwing the people who hire Oakland County as a Republican. He was [email protected]. perturbed. I couldn't help but feel bad for him. them in jail. All the owners of the factories, Here he was trying to spread a message of love, landscaping and construction companies, and in a church no less, and he was largely met with restaurants who reap more profits because they anger and hatred. don't want to pay a decent wage to American ,>;: V J-»- Let's face it, anger and hatred (and probably workers should be arrested and given harsh some racism sprinkled in) have been the guid­ prison sentences. 4 ing voices in America's crusade against illegal Without the lure of jobs, immigrants are not immigrants from Mexico. going to come here. Unfortunately, there are And it only seems to be getting worse. Illegal far too many companies willing to hire them immigrants seem to be getting the blame for — illegally. People who are so upset about this all of America's ills lately. They steal our jobs, issue should direct their anger against those people, not poor, desperate Mexicans, or people attend our schools for free, scam our welfare . • * system, and on and on. Heck, I heard several like Bishop Flores, who have sympathy for them people say they believed illegal immigrants were and plead with people to treat them like human .- ^. \ responsible for setting the fires in California. beings. Some members of Congress, including I refuse to hold it against someone because Thaddeus McCotter of Livonia, said one of the they are trying to provide a better life for their reasons they voted against expanding the State families. That's what brought my ancestors to Children Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) these shores. Fortunately for me, the political was that too many illegal immigrants would climate was a little different back then. • take advantage of it. £** Personally, I find it a great irony that aborigi­ Kurt Kuban is community editor for the Canton Observer. ^ ^ .- nal peoples of North America are being labeled He welcomes feedback at [email protected] or 00(33° • immigrants to this country. call him at (734) 459-2700.

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Division 1-Region 4 Franklin (7-4) at Stevenson (11-0} When: 7 p.m. Friday. The winner flteets; Either Troy (9-2)ur Warren Coustno (11- 0) Saturday, Nov. 17, in the state BY BRAD EMONS per game. semifinals. BY BRAD EMONS ular season games with an arm STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER injury, including a 38-26 Week "We have not given up a lot The first meeting (Aug. 30): of points against some good 2 loss to Stevenson, has rushed Unsung, unheralded, but not. offenses," said Stevenson coach Stevenson plied up 419 yards in There's a big reason why for 238 and 188 yards in two overlooked. . Tim Gabel, whose Spartans' total offense, including 289 on the Livonia Franklin has won seven playoff games since his return. Livonia Stevenson's front opponents have combined for ground en route to a 38-26 vfctory. of its last eight football games The 5-foot-10, 190-pound seven defensively certainly has only 130 points (11.8 per game). The visiting Spartans overcame — start with improved play junior, however, would be the received high marks for their It starts, of course, in the first-half deficits of 14-3 and 20-17. from its offensive line. first to credit the guys in front performance this season even trenches led by returning senior FranKim, missing eight regulars "It's been a major work in of him for paving the way. though they've taken a back tackles Trent Judis (5-10,245) including starting running backs progress/' said Franklin coach Franklin's offensive line is seat to an offense which has and Chris Golonka (6-2,310), Chris Kelbert, who takes his anchored by three-year starter Cole Kelly and David Fortin, went ' MU harriers 12th averaged 38.5 points per game. both starters a year ago. 7-4 Patriots Friday to 11-0 Pat Cecile, a 6-3,235-pound exclusively to a passing attack as It's no accident that the "Both are in double-digits as Livonia Stevenson for the senior who has transitioned Both the Madonna quarterback Jesse Carpenter hit Spartans, who play rival far as tackle for losses,". Gabel Division 1-Region 4 champion­ from center to guard the past University men's and Livonia Franklin again this 15-of-29 for 242 yards. Stevenson' ship game. "The last four weeks three games. women's cross coun­ said. "Both are technically Friday in the Division 1-Region quarterback Mitchell White was 6- we've rushed for an average of "He knows he's a physi­ try teams earned sound, good sized kids. They're 4 title game, are 11-0 overall. oMZ for 130 yards. He accounted for. 250 yards. We've come along. cal force and we've put him 12th-place finishes big and experienced and that The Spartans have given up 163 total yards., while Austin White It started even before David at guard for his athleticism," in Saturday's NAIA only 715 net yards rushing all (Fortin) came back healthy;" Region VIII cross takes the pressure off our line- rushed for !19 yards, on 19 carries. . season, an average of 65 yards Please see STEVENSON, B4 Fortin, who missed eight reg­ Please see FRANKLIN, B4 country championships Saturday at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. Aquinas College won the men's title with 48 points, while MU was scored 358 in the 14- school field. Top finishers for the MU men include ed Keith Hearns Lutheran Westland to host tough regional (Livonia Stevenson), 51St (27:12.09 for BY BRAD EMONS day today, we performed well," Huron Valley coach Mike 8,000 meters); STAFF WRITER Lutheran Westland coach Dest said. "They (Lutheran Jacob Burman, 82nd Kevin Wade said, "We worked Westland) played well, but we (28:13.96); Charles Lutheran High Westland on quite a few things this week ' did not play as well as we could. Wolfe, 89th (28:39-52); made quick work last Saturday in practice and that hard work We had to play really well to Max Guy (Livonia of two opponents in the Class D definitely paid off on Saturday." beat them. They also played Stevenson), 97th girls volleyball district hosted In the semifinal win over pretty good defense. I tip my (29:10.89); and Brian by the Warriors. Huron Valley, Refenes had hat off to them." Robertson (Livonia Becca Refenes, a 6~foot-2 10 kills, while Yankee added The Warriors advance to the Churchill), 109th junior middle hitter, had 16 seven. regional Saturday at home, but (29:37-7). kills as Lutheran Westland Ramthun contributed five only two state-ranked teams Indiana Tech edged improved to 28-4-5 overall kills, three solo blocks and six will be there. It was discovered Indiana Wesleyan for with a 25-14,25-16,25-5 over aces. Wednesday that top-rated the women's title, 59- Taylor Baptist Park Christian Gieschen and Jongsma each Adrian Lenawee Christian used 64. in the finals after disposing of had nine assists, while Abi an ineligible player last week in MU (333 points) was next door neighbor Westland Gieschen and Refenes both fin­ the district and had to forfeit led by Kirstian Tyler Huron Valley Lutheran in three ished with five digs. its matches. That means No. (Livonia Franklin), straight, 25-9, 25-8, 25-15. Huron Valley, behind the 2-ranked Hillsdale Academy 28th 09:26.93 for Other kills leaders for the hitting of Emily Helwig and takes on Plymouth Christian 5,000 meters); Kari Warriors in the championship Lauren Adlof, advanced to Academy in one semifinal Saarela (Franklin), 53rd final included Chelsea Kyles the semifinals with a 25- beginning at 11 a.m., while the (20:13.17); DevanWalley, (6), Myrian Storck (5), Allyson 10, 25-17, 25-9 first-round Warriors will receive a first- 102nd (21:36.09); Jessika Yankee (4) and Katey Ramthun win over Taylor Light & Life round bye and will face the Friend, 128th (23:00.41); (3). Christian. winner. and Amanda Weaver, Ramthun and Refenes had Baptist Park took out The regional champion 134th (24:06.96). four and three solo blocks, Newport Lutheran South in moves on to the state quar­ respectively. the other first-round match in terfinal Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Ramthun was also 51-of-52 three games. Hudsonville Freedom Baptist The Livonia Soccer serving with 19 points (includ­ Earlier this season, Huron to face the Climax-Scotts Club currently has ing two aces). She also led with Valley ¢16-19-2) split a match regional champion. open registration for five digs. in pool play with Lutheran "We need to put together all ages for the spring Lauren Gieschen led with Westland in the Hawks' own another good week of practice 2008 season. 13 assist-to-kills, while Julie tournament, but the rematch in preparation for the regional TOMHAWL, ,,u,uu„-lPHER Registration must Jongsma added seven and proved to be a mismatch. tournament," Wade said. Lutheran Westland senior Sam Terranella tips one over Huron Valley Lutheran be completed by Cathy Haller finished with five. "We did not put enough balls senior Emily Helwig (left) and freshman Leah Miller (right) in Class D district Wednesday, Feb. 27. "We definitely had a good away and we had chances," [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 action on Saturday. For more informa­ tion, visit the LSC Web site at www. LivoniaSoccer.org.

Rebecca Rehberg (Livonia Stevenson) earned a 12th- BY 8RAD EMONS who don't know anything about it was going to be hard to Timson swam the lead-off place finish in 21:15 STAFF WRITER it, make the decision.. I don't see improve. For Northville to go leg in the victorious 400 free­ (5,000 meters) as the a reason for going over there." from 202 down (in the prelims) style relay (3:39-07) along with Schoolcraft College One coach who will defi­ As far as the final WLAA to 183 in the finals is a credit to freshman Savannah Hatt, women's cross country nitely miss the Western Lakes meet, Stevenson scored a them. They swam well." freshman Kaylee Dolinski and squad took fifth place Activities Association is team-best 574.5 points with Stevenson captured firsts Gordon, nearly eclipsing the in the NJCAA Region Livonia Stevenson's Greg Phill. Northville finishing a distant in eight of the 12 events with WLAA mark of 3:39-04 set by XII meet Oct. 28 at He could have been sing- second with 391. Canton placed seniors Brynn Marecki and Stevenson in 2000. Grand Woods Park in ingAuld Lang Syne following Marecki Timson third with 312, edging the host Laura Timson leading the way, "Both are great kids and hard Lansing. Saturday's conquest of another Rocks who settled for fourth each figuring in three firsts. workers," Phill said of his senior Other placers for WLAA girls swim title at the up in one division with Novi, with 300. Walled Lake Central Marecki tookindividua l titles tandem. "They're swimming well Schoolcraft (119) Salem High pool, the Spartans' Northville, Salem and the two (260) and Westland John Glenn in the 200-yard freestyle (1:55.35) right well and we look forward included Emma 16th in the last 17 years. South Lyon schools. (223) rounded out the top six. and 100 breaststroke ¢1:06.19), to the state meet. This was a Czaplicki, 25th (22:20); Next year, Stevenson and the "I think it will be all screwed "We came into the meet 166 while Timson captured the 200 step on the way. Literally, they've Britni Strong, 28th rest of the WLAA will join forc­ up," Phill said of the new league points up, according to the individual medley (2:10.41) and been excellent all season," (22:38); Allison York, es with the Kensington Valley setup. "We have one of the better seedings, and we were up 202 500 freestyle (5:08.23). Marecki won two events recent­ 40th (23:42); and Conference and two schools leagues and I don't like the way after the prelims," said Phill, Marecki also teamed up with ly in the Michigan Interscholastic Sheray Brown, 42nd from OAA (Waterford Mott and things have been voted on. We'll who took a ceremonial dip in sophomore Ashley Gordon, Swim Coaches Association meet (24:13). Kettering) in the new 24-school have to wait and see. The coach­ Salem's pool following the win. senior Megan Holycross and held Oct 13 at Eastern Michigan Lansing CC edged Kensington Lakes Conference. es mapped out a scenario, but "We did well. Where we were senior Blake Holtz for a first in Oakland CC for the Stevenson will be paired they didn't use it. They let people seeded going into the finals, the 200 medley relay (1:51.9). Please see SWIMMING, B3 team title, 36-39-

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Livonia Churchill has been a i BYTIM SMITH (who missed half of Game 2 model of consistency the past four STAFF WRITER and all of the third game) said years at the Division 1 state girls there was no way she would let cross country championships Coach John Pace predicted her senior swan song end on held at Michigan International Saturday's Class A girls volley­ the sidelines. Speedway in Brooklyn. McFarlane Calka ball district would be a battle "That's why I toughed it On Saturday, coach Sue and it lived up to the advanced out and tried to play," Seward Tatro's Chargers earned their senior Samantha Kay, 153rd billing. said. "It was kind of ugly, but I fourth consecutive top-10 fin­ (20:18.9); and freshman Katie With a little luck, Pace's wanted to play real bad." ish by placing seventh with Capeneka, l6lst (20:28.2). Garden City squad barely The Cougars eked out the 225 points. Stevenson's non-scorer was got past upstart Westland Game 1 victory, despite a late Rochester took the team senior Julia Schroeder in 165th John Glenn and sensational seven-point service run (includ­ crown with 108, while Grand (20:33.9). junior middle hitter Brittany ing four aces) by Holbrook, who Haven was runner-up with 154. Waterford Mott ninth-grad­ Holbrook in the four-game finished with 33 kills, 10 digs, Churchill was led by er Shannon Osika was indi­ final of the Wayne Memorial- four aces and three blocks. senior Rachel McFarlane, vidual medalist in 17:35.8. hosted district. That string turned a 21-15 the Western Lakes Activities In the Division 2 meet, That "luck" amounted to the Garden City lead into a one- Association champion who Livonia Ladywood individual Rockets' penchant for short point Rockets advantage. earned All-State honors (top qualifier Amanda Field, a serves and attacking errors at But instead of closing out 30) for the third straight year senior, took 116th in 20:53.2, fortuitous times for the Cougars. the win for Glenn (10-22-6), by finishing 15th overall with Sloan Secord of Gaylordtook TOM HAWLEVI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER An errant attack extended Holbrook's service error knot­ a lifetime best time of 18 first in 17:49-7- Game 4 enough for Garden ted the score at 22-22 and Glenn's Brittany Holbrook (left) and Stacey TrusKowski {right) go up to block minutes, 22.4 seconds on the City (29-16-3) to stay alive and Cougars sophomore outside Wayne's Katie Wilson in Saturday's district semifinal matchup. 5,000-meter course. Division 1 boys meet avoid a do-or-die fifth game. hitter Stephanie Stevens (14 Livonia Stevenson, led by In the Division 1 boys state "Oh, absolutely" said Pace in kills) wrapped up the game service runs of five and six trict title for the Cougars. - junior Courtney Calka's 17th- meet, individual champion a relieved tone of voice about with three points from the line. points, respectively, by junior "We played our best volley­ place finish in 18:27.3, wound up Brian Hawkins (15:26.9) led finishing off the Rockets in four. "We're a high-risk serving defensive specialist Emillie ball today," said Wargo, whose 18th in the team standings with Pinckney to the team title as the "When you go to Game 5, it's up team," Glenn coach Julian Cichowski and senior libera team trounced Wayne in one 422 points among the 26 schools. Pirates edge Saline, 124-141. for grabs. I'm sure there were Wargo said. "When you try to Aranda Phare (19 digs). semifinal. "I have to give credit Other Churchill finishers Livonia Churchill's Joe a lot of people in this gym that emphasize things like jump- Of course, the 6-foot to John's kids. They were con­ included junior Sara Kroll, Varilone, a senior, took 54th thought it was going to go five. serving, there's a certain risk Holbrook was the player who sistent serving and they kept 41st overall (18:57-7); sopho­ overall in 16:21.4. Teammate "I was like 'We've got to do factor that we take. Our pass­ finished points for Glenn us back on our heels." more Amanda Southwell, 45th Mark Waterbury, a junior, everything we can to stop this ing broke down a couple of - towering above the net and (19:00); junior Alyssa Mira, placed 113th in 16:40.0. right now.'" times, which was just enough hammering the ball. Glenn whips Wayne 48th (19:01.7); and junior Livonia Franklin senior Evan It also included Garden for GC to step through the Game 4 stayed true to the Holbrook registered 22 kills, Hannah Otto, 138th (20:07-6). Sirena closed out his career in City senior setter Christina door. We were not able to day's white-knuckle theme, while StaceyTruskowski and Kirk Churchill's non-scorers 91st with a clocking of 16:34.1, Seward's relatively quick deliver the big kill or tough although the Cougars grabbed added seven each, in the Rockets' included senior twins Michelle the second fastest time in school recovery from a hyper-extend­ serve when we needed it." an early advantage (aided by 25-15,25-11,25-9 semifinal vic­ (148th) and KimVerellen history. Meanwhile, Livonia ed right wrist to help the Game 2 was deadlocked at Stevens' three-point service tory over the host Zebras (1-27)- (168th) with times of 20:15.4 Stevenson junior Shawn Howse Cougars close out the 25-22, 11-11 when Seward hurt her run) and held on. Kirk recorded a team-high and 20:36.1,. respectively. took 174th in 17:14.3. 25-21,13-25,27-25 triumph wrist while landing awkwardly It was 20-15 Garden City after 22 digs, while Phare added 18. "I'm very proud of the team and win a third consecutive trying to keep a rally going. a defensive kill by Glenn's Halie . "Rivalry matches are always and I feel that overall we had a Division 4 boys meet district title - the second in a Glenn then went up 14-13, Baker (seven kills, fourth blocks) intense," Wargo said. "This one very respectable performance," Lutheran High Westland row against the Rockets. but Garden City sophomore put senior teammate Kirstin was no different. Wayne passed said Tatro, who guided the placed 26th out of 27 schools Garden City advances to middle blocker Kellyn O'Brady Kirk (50 digs) on the line. everything that we served at Chargers to a runner-up finish in Saturday's Division 4 state Friday's Class A regional (five kills) aced her first serve Kirk reeled offfour points them. We were able to match. in 2006. "Each of the seven girls finals at MIS. semifinal 6 p.m. at Glenn. and then added four more and suddenly it was a close up with them at the net, which either ran a season, or lifetime Among the finishers The Cougars go up against points and the Cougars had a game again. gave us the advantage. We P.R. I'm especially proud of for the Warriors included Temperance Bedford. lead they wouldn't give up. The Rockets soon were up stepped up our defensive move­ Rachel (McFarlane) for being junior Spencer Lyle, 111th "I think they (team) could Junior outside hitter 24-22 with a chance to clinch. ment, which allowed just to All-State three years in a row. overall (17:52.5); Josh Rice, have rolled with it either way," Amanda Quartz subsequently But a service error ended that run the attacks we wanted. Our This is an accomplishment no 128th (18:02.6); senior Ross . said Pace, about reacting to served up four points, including opportunity. setter, Lauren Baker, distrib­ other Charger cross country has Pursifull, 217th (19:47-8); Seward's injury."... But it's an ace, to put Garden City on Taking advantage, Seward uted the ball well." attained. She has worked hard junior Cameron Banks, 223rd Tina's senior year, it was her the cusp of a 2-0 match lead. served up two clutch points Glenn also defeated for four years and it's very excit­ (19:59-3); and junior Alex last district, and you hate for "We weren't going to let that and Stevens provided another Romulus in three games, 25-9, ing to seen an athlete accomplish Kemp, 226th (20:28.2). seniors to not be able to play. (injury) stop us," said Quartz, on a defensive block to put the 25-11,25-10, as Holbrook had what she has during her tenure." Lutheran Westland's "She set us for four years, who tallied 15 defensive digs, Cougars ahead 26-25. 20 killsand 10 digs. Calka, the regional cham­ non-scorer was senior Paul and to get injured and if we 11 kills and five aces agajnst Stevens then served up pion who earned All-State Bealafeld in 238th (21:177)- would have lost it would have the Rockets. what would be match point, honors for the third straight Potterville edged Hesperia year, was followed by senior for the team title, 144-150. teammate DeneeMeier, UJtlx. Kevin Oblinger of Mount (19:47-3), sophomore Victoria Pleasant Sacred Heart was the Saferian, 114th (19:50.2): individual winner in 15:49-3.

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PREP GIRLS SWIM RESULTS of 51.57 (set by Stevenson's Anne Aristeo in 1994). WESTERN LAKES ACTIVITIES ASSOC. SWIMMING John Glenn junior Ashley Lady Ocelots wear Region 12 title, 10-1 GIRLS SWIM MEET FROM PAGE B1 Nov. 1-3 at Salem H.S. Sells took the 100 butterfly in TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Livonia Stevenson, 59-41, while Northville's quar­ BY TIM SMITH Schoolcraft head coach Deepak 574.50 points; 2. Northvilie, 391; 3. Canton, University's Jones Natatorium, tet of Meghan Kanya, Emily STAFF WRITER WOMEN'S SOCCER Shivraman, whose team also 312; 4. Salem, 300; 5. Walled Lake Central, 260; 6. Westland John Glenn, 223; 7. Wailed Lake the site of the Division 1 state Hopcian, Rachel Engler and received an assist from the Western, 218; 8. Walled Lake Northern, 213; 9. finals (Nov. 16-17). Jessica Weber and Canton's At halftime Saturday, ward and Livonia Franklin winning goalkeeper, Livonia Plymouth, 189; 10, Livonia Franklin, 154,5; 11. Livonia Churchill, 114; 12. Wayne Memorial, 65. "Brynn will probably go in foursome of Sara Krebs, Schoolcraft College's women's alum Jessica Austin. Ladywood's Jessica Tuggle. FINAL HEAT RESULTS the IM and breaststroke," Phill Maggie Carlson, Kari Schmitt soccer team enjoyed a two- Sophomore midfielder Shivraman said his squad 200-yard medley relay: 1. Stevenson said. "And with Laura, we'll and Allison Schmitt hit the goal lead against College Gloria Soyad chipped in with a seized the victory thanks to an (Ashley Gordon, Brynn Marecki, Megan Holycross, Blake Holtz), 1:51.90; 2. W.L. Western have to talk about it." wall simultaneously to dead­ of Lake County (111.) in an goal and two assists, freshman outstanding second half. (Alexia Fregonara, Sarah Krueger, Adina Bohr, Stevenson, winning its 19th lock for first in the 200 free­ NJCAA Division 1 district forward and Plymouth product "I felt that we did a much Stephanie Standriff), 1:56.64; 3. John Glenn WLAA title since 1983, also style relay (1:42.33 each). championship game — leaving Clare Baptist registered a goal better job of maintaining pos­ (Jordan Burgess, Khiry Sparks, Ashley Sells, Casey Peterson, 1:57.22; 4. W.L. Central (Jordan got a victory in the 1-meter div­ But overall the meet the host Lady Ocelots just 45 and Austin tallied four helpers session of the b; 11 and captur­ Oaykin, Rebecca Lee, Madison Sewell, Sarah ing event as sophomore Carla belonged to Stevenson. minutes from qualifying for along with her two goals. ing the momentum" following Roeser), 1:57.99; 5. Salem (Emily Nelson, Sara McNamara led the way with "I thought our freshmen the nationals in Georgia. Other goal-scorers were halftime, he said. Spala, Kathryn Gorman, Kristin Hartwig), 1:59.10; 6. Northvilie (Ashley Filopowicz, Kelly Burford, 342.70 points (for 11 dives). swam well," Phill said. "Kayla Schoolcraft obviously did freshman forward Adrianna The third-seeded Lady Becca Myers, Allison Davidson), 2:00.79; 7, W.L, Gordon, meanwhile, tied Perchall did a good job, not want to let that chance slip Guerrero and sophomore mid­ Ocelots will next play 7 p.m. Northern (Kayla Knight, Michelle Carter, Kelsey Slayton, Chios Reuter), 2:03.34; 8. Canton (Katie Livonia Franklin freshman and both the Montini twins away and proved it by scor­ fielder Katie Sterling (Livonia Thursday, Nov. 15 against Kubacki, Sara Krebs, Kayla Eyster, Christine Kayla Douglas in a dead heat (Emilee and Ashley), along ing seven unanswered goals Stevenson) while freshman No. 6 Iowa Western in the O'Keefe), 2:04.24; 9. Churchill (Stephanie for first in the 100 backstroke with our two aces, Savannah in the second half to rout the defender Sally L'Esperance NJCAA Division' National D'Annunzio, Eren Ural, Emily Hiser, Haley Fox), 2:09.68; 10. Franklin (Jordan Haymour, Rose (1:04.04 each). Douglas is Hatt and Kaylee Dolinski, who Lancers, 10-1. also picked up an assist Championship t >e held in Carpenter, Dominique Jordan, Jessica Gilbert). believed to be the Patriots' were just awesome." Tallying two goals each against Lake County (15-3-0). Albany, Georgia ichoolcraft 2:12.87; 11. Wayne (Amanda Fill, Kaitlin Durden, Kellie Spehar, Krystle Crandall), 2:28.92.12, WLAA champion since Anne The Spartans, who hope to for Schoolcraft ¢13-1-0) were "It is a great satisfying feel­ and seven other. ^uads will Plymouth, disqualified. Shepler captured the 100 improve upon last year's fifth- freshman midfielder Allyson ing when you look down at compete over a five-day period 200 freestyle (A Final): 1. Marecki (LS), breaststroke in 1986. place Division 1 finish, will King (Livonia Stevenson), the stats and see that every at Darton College. 1:55.35; 2. Savannah Hatt(LS), 1:57.83; 3. Other WLAA individual win­ take a total of nine swimmers freshman forward Michelle player that played today had a Meghan Kanya (N), 1:58.63; 4. Kaylee Dolinski (LS), 2:00.11; 5. Monica Blaesser (C), 2:02.29; 6. ners included Canton's senior to the state meet. Dowdy and sophomore for- part in the goal scoring," said [email protected] Whitney Aumilier (S), 2:03.06. start, two-event state champion "I like the way we're posi­ (B Final): 7. Adina Bohr (WLW), 2:01.44; 8. Allison Schmitt, who captured tioned," Phill said. "Our best Rachel Englert (N), 2:01.60; 9. Natalie Cote'

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season game against Brighton, some fullback in (preseason) which required season-ending practice. He's big, fast with PAGE B1 knee surgery. great instincts as far as react­ Senior twins Mark ¢6-1,170) ing and playing downhill.", and Kevin Marchelletta (6-1, Doulette was a part-time backers and frees them up." 205) have had to pick up the starter a year ago. Senior defensive ends Matt slack. "He's just very, very crafty, Broome (6-3,235) and Jason Mark has filled in nicely on- an undersized inside lineback­ Bajas (6-0,213) play both and-off all season, while Kevin er with great instincts," Gabel SPEND MORE ways. earned his first action of the said. "He has a great way of Bajas is a jack-of-all trades, season in a first-round playoff avoiding blocks and getting to having played inside and out­ win against Plymouth. the ball." side linebacker, along with Kevin Marchelletta was The Spartans, who defeated tackle and end. He may be feared lost for the season after an injury-riddled Franklin undersized, but usually holds undergoing foot surgery, an squad in Week 2,38-26, may his own against bigger opposi­ injury suffered in a summer face their toughest challenge tion, according to Gabel. job while driving a Hi-Lo just to date. Broome, meanwhile, is a prior to the start of preseason "We always thought they three-year varsity player. practice. were always one of the "They're always the first in Meanwhile, senior lineback­ more talented teams in the the weight room," Gabel said. ers John Saaman (5-10,208) league," Gabel said of the "They've both done a good job and Joey Doulette (5-9,186) 7-4 Patriots. "They had lifting and that's why I think have thrived all season. some kids out and we have maybe they haven't gotten Saaman started every game no delusions. We'll obvi­ worn down as much." last year as a junior as the ously have our hands full. Stevenson's other defensive Spartans made the playoffs And obviously when throw end spot has been shared by a and finished 6-4. that fact that it's a playoff committee of three players. "John had a slow start at game and it's a city rivalry, it Junior Rich Sayig (6-1,232) the beginning, but has been makes them formidable." We make recruiting convenient was making strides before get­ very good the last six or seven ting injured in the last regular weeks," Gabel said. "He played [email protected] | (734) 953-2123 you can get back to your daily grind he makes up for in size, he defensive end with two inter­ gives you in aggressiveness. He ceptions, including a touch­ FROM PAGE B1 . just gets the job done." down return, and two sacks Senior Dan Woodall (6- in a 20-8 win at Dearborn With CareerBuilder.com, you get more 3,190), a standout on the Fordson. The senior returnee Kelbert said. "He's pulling Franklin wrestling team, also also has 25 catches and three qualified candidates applying to your openings. more than being a down block­ changed positions, moving TDs. er at center." from guard to tackle. "He's made a tremendous For better small-business recruiting solutions, While Cecile adeptly han­ "He plays the weakside transition the last two weeks dled the switch from center where you need to be quick," on both sides of the ball," visit our Small Business Advisor section at to guard, Kelbert searched Kelbert said of Woodall. "He's Kelbert said. "He's stopped for a starter at the opposite a better reach blocker. He gets pressing. He's more relaxed www. careerbuilder, com/advisor o r c a 11 guard position before settling us the edge better at tackle and has been that much bet­ 1-877-FILL-A-JOB. on senior Anthony Berna (6-1, than pulling at guard. It's a ter." 205) in a game Sept. 21 against better fit for him and he's more But despite their late-season Plymouth. comfortable." resurgence and playoff run, "We used five different guys The other tackle may be the Patriots remain an under­ there, initially he (Berna) was the Patriots' most pleasant dog against Stevenson, which never in the picture," Kelbert surprise — 6-3,280-pound is coming off an impressive 42- said. "He's stepped up and sophomore Nate Coleman. 21 win over Novi. Exclusive Candidate Pool f Most Extensive Reach Value Delivered done a good job. He's a kid "He has all the potential, "Scheme-wise there's noth­ who came to practice every he's a very good on two feet, ing different, they're just play day, played on the scout team good athleticism," Kelbert with confidence and that's and worked hard every day. said. "He's a basketball player what makes them so good," People* Process-Solutions™! *| I There was no reason. He just who could start on the varsity. Kelbert said of the Spartans. got his shot and did not give He's also a smart, carries a "They just don't have team the position up." 3.6 grade point (average). He speed at quarterback, run­ Senior Steve Fotiu (5-7,216) knows where he has to be, ning Back or receiver. They careerbuildercom did not start the season opener even if he doesn't get there. have speed everywhere. Their against Westland John Glenn, He knows all his assign­ linemen and linebackers are but has solidified the center ments." quick. And they're always well- Experience Better spot. Franklin also has one of the coached. Tim's (Gabel) system "He's a kid who gives you better blocking and receiving is basic, but it's amazing how everything he's got," Kelbert tight ends in the area — 6-3, many plays they run." said. "He may not be the big­ 235-pound Jeff McCullough, gest or strongest kid, but what who starred last week at [email protected] I (734) 953-2123

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ALL-WESTERN LAKES Franxlin; Alex Bledsoe, 5-10,185, Jr., Wayne; Gross rolls out releases ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION Revnell Couch, 5-10,185, Sr., W.L. Western. 2007 FOOTBALL TEAMS Back: Kyle Wallath, 6-1,185, Sr., Plymouth; ALL-CONFERENCE (OFFENSE) Andrew Devine, 5-10,170, Sr., Northville; Glenn mong the local person­ ing centers. group had no increase in their Pawlowski, of Garden City, Center: Ricky Bell, 6-0,245, Sr., Livonia Carreathers, 5-9,182, Sr., W.L. Western; Corey alities, Paul Gross of If it's too scores while the latter group also passed at the age of 75. Stevenson. Campbell, 5-11,167, Sr„ Wayne. • Interior lineman: Mike Davis, 6-3,270, Sr., HONORABLE MENTION (LAKES DIVISION) i Faxmington Hills is best rainy to golf, showed marked improvement. Tom was a teammate of Wayne Memorial: Mac Ganzak, 6-3,230, Sr., Stevenson: Travis Austin, Joey Doulette, Mike known for his weather reports on they can always The folks at the University of mine in the Mayflower Senior Canton: Matt Broome, 6-3,235, Sr„ Stevenson: Flynn, Mark Grisa, Emanuel Onwuemene, Chris Duane Najarian, 6-0,325, Sr., Livonia Churchill, Summers. local TV Channel 4. go bowling. Michigan School of Business Men's Classic and was among Tight end: Kevin Tabone. 6-4 235, Sr., Churchill: Mike Bargerstock, Brian Drinan, Did you know that he is also a If the nasty created this experiment and the inaugural members when Churchill. Grant Morgan, Jordan flecovski, Nick Seger, very good bowler, carries an aver­ weather closes have been able to extrapolate the league was put together by Wide receiver: My!es White, 6-', 165, Sr., Danny Small, Jeff Ricketts, T.J. Tiiley, Josh Zak, Stevenson. Moniel Nix-f leminq, 5-9 174. Sr.. NaieZak. Brian Ziemba. age over 200 in his leagues and is down the studies like this into the busi­ the late John P. Gavie. Wailed Lake Western. John Glenn: Dazz Bragg, Joey Kowtko, Josh a staunch supporter of our sport. schools, the ness world. Pawlowski always bowled Quarterback. Devid freeman, 5-10,185, Sr., Konopka, Jake Morris, Kyren Boyd, Pat Jensen, Wayne: Mitchell While. 6-1,170, Sr„ Stevenson; James Abraham, He is on a personal mission to kids can some­ U-M had been spending too from the anchor position and Keshawn Martin, 6-0,176, Sr, Westland John W.L. Central; Nick Agostini, Derek Bahri, David do more to promote bowling and how get to the much time talking about what is could be relied on to come up Glenn. Burwell, Brian indianer, Steve Robinson, Jamie increase its popularity. Al Harrison nearby lanes, wrong with organizations rather with that big double in the Running back' C.J. Woodford, 5-10,173, Sr., Schmaltz. John Glenn: Austin White, 5-11,180, Soph,, Salem: Jeremy Epley, Justin Burke, Anthony Gross is now feeding press as they always than what is right and healthy. 10th frame to win the game. Stevenson; Myron Puryear. 6-0,175, Sr,, Mullins, Eddie Merhi, Rob Olson, releases and general bowling manage to stay open. I expect to It's nice to know that our game Tom's brother, Joe Pawlowski, Plymouth. W.L. Northern: Bob Brown, Mark Butler, Mason Kicker; Matt Watko, 5-0,156. Sr, W.L. Western: Cummings, Jon Janis. Alex Janis, Josh Phillips, information to all aspects of be working with him in future can make a contribution to the now carries on, but without Ryan Whrttum, 6-2,185. Sr.. Churchill. Jared Rose. Vinnie Robinson. the local media to keep more endeavors to create more inter­ education of college students. big Tom at the anchor spot. ALL-CONFERENCE (DEFENSE) HONORABLE MENTION (WESTERN DIVISION) attention directed toward est and expansion for bowling. They might just learn a good • The Mayflower Senior Down linemen: Zak Kyle, 6-2,260, Sr., Wayne; W.L. Western: Steve Astrien, Colton Trent Judis, 5-11.250. Sr., Stevenson; Elliott Zavitz. Kyle Rieskerm Brandon Shafou, bowling, as this area is widely Paul is also slated to be the lesson or so from bowlers. Men's Classic had some double Sylvesier, 5-10,225. Sr.. Churchill. Sam Welch, Erick Goszczynski, Ryan recognized as the bowling master of ceremonies at the • Sadly, one of the movers and excitement last Wednesday End-OLB: Jason Bajas, 6-0,2'5. Sr.. Stevenson; Goszczynski. Detroit Bowling Hall of Fame Pat Cecile, 6-3,235. Sr., Livonia Franklin. Canton: Dakota Dark-Bird, Roger Kropp, Ryan capitol of America. shakers in the local bowling scene as Ron Landon, of Dearborn Linebacker: Greg Hesse. 6-3,235 Sr, New, Cam Phelps, Jerome Scales, Justin Scott, Paul is seeking to make induction banquet and cer­ passed away recently when Edward Heights, fired a 300 game a Korthville: Adonis Adonakis, 6-0.230 Sr., Walled Nick Sweda, Todd Turfe, Robby Walker. more of an impact locally, emonies Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Malinowski, Jr., of Iivonia, died on few lanes to the right of my Lake Central; Dan iVashoa 5-11.205. Sr., Canton; Franklin: Mike Birney, Nate.Ccleman, Brandon Devin Moynihan. 5-11,205, Jr., Churchill. Lane, Connor Leidal, Mark McRobb, Austin voluntarily on his own. In Ukrainian Cultural Center in Oct. 28 at the age of 65. team. A few minutes later, Back: Adam Powers. 5-'0 135. Sr. Canton: Pai Mesler York. 5-1:, 155. Sr., Stevenson; Israel Woolfork. fact, he has taken part in the Warren (weather permitting). Ed was a past director of it was West Bloomfield's Wayne; Anthony Baskin, Eric Butler, Antwain 6-1 175, Sr Frark'in- Ryan Dolen 5-9 '65. Sr„ • In an experiment, teams of Calloway, Jordan Dott'e, Ryan Nesbitt, Tim Pro Bowlers Tour action at the Greater Detroit Bowling Phil Horowitz with his 14th Churchill. Siegfried, Erie Williams. bowlers were divided into two Punter: Max Sojovic. 5-7,130, Sr., Northville. Taylor Lanes this week both Association for 15 years. He career 300 game on the pair Plymouth: Eric Barrera, Terrance Guthridge, as a competitor in the Pro-Am groups and both groups were was dedicated to bowling and of lanes next to us on our left. ALL-LAKES DIVISION (OFFENSE) Anthony Pomerson Michael Rose, Spencer Center Brandon Decker. 5-9.195 Sr., W L Tobin. Rico Tyrus, Jackson Vaughn, Aaron Uiler, and a goodwill ambassador for videotaped while bowling. One serving the organization, par­ Congratulations to both men Central. Corey Gomoii. the local media. Gross cannot group was shown only their mis­ ticipating in G.D.B.A. activities, for their excellent performance. Interior iinemen: Brian Stitely, 5-11.240, Sr., Northvilie: Kris Baumgardner, David Burke, takes as they worked with them W.L Central; Mark Parrish, 6-1,311, Sr., Churchill; Aaron Chew, Ryan Gerblick, Matt Hartman, Pat control the weather, he can tournaments and meetings. Joe Cantreil, 6-0,200 Sr„ Stevenson: Greg Keady, MattWegzyn, only give his usually accurate to analyze what they were doing Malinowski was a leader Al Harrison is a resident of Be^ei, 6-1.210,3;., John Glenn. ALL-METRO CONFERENCE forecasts, but the weather does wrong and correct their form. and came up with many good Southf ield and a member of the Tight end: Adam Sonak, 6-2,210, Sr.. John FIRST-TEAM Glenn Harper Woods: Vincent Bright, Sr. RB; Tom have some effect on bowling. The other group were shown ideas over the years. Bowling Writers Association of Wide receiver Tom Ropek, 6-4 185 Sr., Walled Pellegrini, Sr. OL; Dominic Paluch, Jr. LB; Bad weather can mean more only the times they got a strike It was only a few days ear­ America. He can be contacted by e- Lake Northern' Derek Buskey, 6-1.175. Sr. Arean Fowler, Sr. LB; Anthony Bevere, Sr. QB. Stevenson. Macomb Lutheran North: Mitch Farrington, Sr. open bowling activity at bowl- or picked up a spare. The first lier that another bowler, Tom mail at: [email protected] Quarterback. Cod'.' Sze;mk. &-?. :80. Sr. W.L. LB; Jordan Buuck, Sr. DB; Robby Schneider, Sr. Central. QB; Jesse Beebe. Sr RB. Running back Mat; Kowalis. 5-8.178 Jr.. Clawson: Howard'Crippen, Soph. RB; Curt Churchill; Wade Stan! 5-11,170 Jr., Stevenson: Barnauskas.Sr.OT; Ed Harvey, Sr.OG, Mike Dennison 6-',, 216 Sr, W.L. Central. Lutheran Westland: Sam Ahlersmeyer, Jr. LB; Kicker: Victor Sander, 5-10.170. Sr„ John SyanRichter.Sr. FB. Dan Abbott, Sr.OT. Glenn, BioomfielrJ Hills Cranhrook: Justin Cameron, Sr.OT. KojoAppiah.Sr.RB. ALL-LAKES DIVISION (DEFENSE) Rochester Kills Lutheran Northwest: Nathan Down linemen: Ressie Hill, 5-11,205. Sr,. W,L. Myers, Sr. LB; Matt Rolf, Jr. RB. Central; Chris Golonka. 6-2,310, Sr„ Stevenson; Livonia Ciarenceville; Jeremy Gainer, Jr: FS; Zack Bozigian, 5-9,180 Sr„ John Glenn: John Levonte Brooks. Soph. RB. Abraham, 6-4,220, Sr, John Glenn. Hamtramcfc: Aaron Caudill, Jr. LB. End-OLB: Darius Miller-Wells, 6-0,205, Sr., Churchill: Max DiCicco, 5-9,235, Sr„ Churchill, AT-LARGE Linebacker: Ryan Lopez, 6-0,200, Sr„ John Clawson: Rob Feeman, Soph. OB. Glenn; John Saaman, 6-0,210 Sr., Stevenson; Harper Woods: James Patrick, Soph. OL. Brandt Thomas, 5-9,185, Sr., Salem. Lutheran Westland: Nate Bachert, Sr. P. Back: Jeff Alderton, 5-8.145, Sr„ W.L Central; Lutheran North: Kenny Kluba, Sr. K. Wyatt Stan!, 5-11,165, Jr., Stevenson; Daran SECOND-TEAM Ca rey, 5-7,142, Sr., Churchill. Harper Woods: Robert Bowman, Soph. OG; ALL-WESTERN DIVISION (OFFENSE) Terrance Hartrield, Soph. RB; Branson Williams, Center: Sam Kokoszka, 5-11,215, Sr., Canton. Jr. OG; Gary Nelson, Sr. DT. Interior linemen: Steven Belts, 5-11,230 Sr„ Lutheran North: Drew Dennisan, Sr, LB; Marty Plymouth: Justin Sneddon, 5-11,210 Jr., Canton; Porea, Jr. OL; Andrew Siekmann, Sr. LB. Nate Mosely, 6-2,260, Sr., Wayne: Ivan Dimov, Clawson: Dushawn Brandy, Jr. RB; Tyler Church, 5-10,238, Sr., W.L. Western. Sr,CB;JakeShives,Sr.DE. Tight end: Will Tidwell. 6-3,215, Sr„ Canton: Lutheran Westland: Ethan Haller, Soph, RB; Jeff McCullough, 6-5,235, Sr„ Franklin, Troy Goize, Sr, OT; Billy Meier, Sr. OB; Eric Wide receiver: Brian Humenay. 5-10.170 Sr., Shoats. Utility. Franklin; Mike Hanchett, 6-3,200, Sr., Plymouth. Cranbrook; Stephen Peck, Jr. OB; David Dietz, Quarterback: Jesse Carpenter, 5-11,175, Sr,. Jr. C; Zack Bobowski, Sr. QB. Franklin. Lutheran Northwest: Steve Sadler, Jr. OT; Running back: Alan Freeman, 5-8,175, Jr., Justin Klausmeier, Sr. LB. Wane; Jordan Raiford, 5-11,210, Sr., Canton; Clarencevilie: Terry Line, Sr. OL. Andy Buchanan. 5-7,190, Sr., W.L. Western. Hamtramck: Andrew Caudill, Jr. LB; Abdiraman ALL-WESTERN DIVISION (DEFENSE) S?leh,Sr.DB. Down linemen: Dan Robinson, 5-9,265, Sr., OFFENSIVE MVP: Vincent Bright (Harper Franklin; Matt Barylski, 5-10,195, Sr, Canton; Woods), Curtis Saroki. 5-11.235. Sr.. W.L. Western. DEFENSIVE MVP: Jeremy Gainer End-OLB. Josh Gonzales, 5-)0.215, Sr. Wayne' (Clarencevilie^ frJKnn yi]$h.ii K-A ?]& Ir W< WPsrprn COACH OF THE VEAR' Heath Filer, Harper

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Despite five players reach­ women's hoop tourney ing double figures in points, W- Madonna University's hit, BY TIM SMITH men's basketball team lost BASKETBALL PREVIEW ,: -¾. STAFF WRITER Saturday's season opener, 91- 88 in overtime to host Grace .-,%. Just one bitter defeat to could play anywhere. For the (Ind.) College. Cornerstone in the Wolverine- first time in her Madonna The Crusaders (0-1) Hoosier Athletic Conference career, Inman's basketball enjoyed a 45-44 halftime tournament championship season won't be impeded by lead in the non-conference kept Madonna University's SPORTS INFORMATION volleyball, a sport she achieved tilt, but were outscored 14-4 women's basketball team from Senior-eligible Caryn Inman (left) All-America status in. at the free-throw line during stepping onto the national is anxious to get the Madonna "Caryn was an easy choice to the second half to enable the stage. women's basketball season started. be captain, she brings so much No. 13-Tanked Lancers (1-0) This time around, the last The former MU volleyball star can to the program," Graves said. to go up 82-80 in the wan­ kick at the can as it were for concentrate solely on hoops this "She can play every position ing moments of regulation. talented seniors including time around. on the floor and she can do so But Madonna junior wing MU SPORTS INFORMATION Cali Crawford, team captain much off the floor... And this guard Cedric Sims (Wayne Madonna University Junior Cedric Sims, an alum of Wayne Memorial, Caryn Inman and honorable treys. is her first year of all basket­ Memorial) hit a field goal sent Saturday's opener against Grace (Ind.) College into overtime mention All-America Martina "Her (Piotrowski) shots ball, so it's a new experience with just 20 seconds left to when he hit a field goal with just 20 seconds left in regulation. But the Franklin, the Crusaders and came in the flow of the offense for her." force the extra session. Crusaders were edged in the extra session, 91-88. second-year head coach Carl and we have a whole team of Graves has another player Grace, spearheaded by 23- Graves will be looking for a lit­ people that can step up and who could see time any­ point games from Eric Gaff Ocelots drop opener tle redemption beginning with hit shots," Graves emphasized. where on the court in junior and Austin Kaiser, emerged Tuesday's road contest against "They can all shoot the basket­ guard-forward Alyssa Guerin with the win after outscor- On Saturday, host Purdue-Calumet. ball." (Plymouth Salem), who tal­ ing MU 9-6 in overtime. starred at Indiana Tech last Schoolcraft College lost 83-70 "We defeated everybody up One player at the top of lied about 7-5 points and five Sims led the Crusaders season. Junior guard Kevin to Owens Community College to the championship game that list will be point guard rebounds per game in '06-07. with 16 points, hitting seven McLoughlin drained four of in the season opener for both and then we just didn't play Crawford (6.4 points, 3.5 "She plays a lot bigger than of 12 from, the field, and col­ ' five three-point attempts to men's basketball squads. well (against Cornerstone)," assists), who worked hard dur­ she is," Graves said. "She lected a team-leading eight score 12 points. The Ocelots could not said Graves, the winningest ing the offseason on her out­ rebounds the ball well and is assists. The top rebounder was stop David Davis (21 points), first-year head coach ever side shooting. one of our best shooters." Senior forward D. J. 6-7 freshman forward DeAndre Hall and Wes at Madonna (15-18 overall), "She's probably the fastest Two other seniors will be Bridges (Canton) scored 15 and Canton alum Ryan Taylor (19 each). whose team fell just one player in the conference and coming off the bench in tan­ while senior point guard Waidmann, with eight Bright spots for Schoolcraft game short of reaching the I think she's gotten smarter," dem to play in the backcourt. Charlie Henry (Agape boards. Chipping in with six included Ryan Matthews (11 NAIA Division II National Graves said. "And offensively, Both Rebecca Rufli (shooting Christian) and senior guard rebounds and eight points points, five rebounds, two Tournament. "So we left on a she can score a little more. guard) and Lauhnna Waybrant Jon Battle each tallied 13. It was senior forward Mike blocks, two steals) and Darius sour note. Still, there was a lot She's improved her outside (point guard) are a "package was Battle's MU debut; he Rashad (Wayne Memorial). Hardrick (11 points). of satisfaction for us, and we're shooting." deal," having been team- hoping to build on that." Another Crusader who . mates at Oakland Community The first two months of the can find the target from College. new season will be especially beyond the three-point arc is "When we put them on the challenging, however. 5-9 junior forward Christie floor together, collectively they The Crusaders open without Carrico, who averaged nine do some wonderful things," Lady Ocelots start off 2-0 at Tip-Off Classic high-scoring guard Stephanie points and six hoards per con­ Graves said. BY TIM SMITH with 14,, Piotrowski, who decided to test in '06-07. The coach said his 2007 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL leave the MU program after Carrico, the only Madonna recruiting class of 6-0 guard- STAFF WRITER On Friday, Schoolcraft just one year. player named to the preseason forward Tabatha Wydrick, scored the game's first 13 Martina Franklin (Redford All-WHAC squad, sank 29-of- Sheryl Jager and Amy Walker Two games, two different up 59-57 with 7:10 to play, points and led-21-4 with 10 Union), meanwhile, recently 127 three-point tries a year ago will all see plenty of playing ways to win. but didn't really finish off minutes left in the opening rejoined the squad and is (second to Piotrowski). time and could start to build Schoolcraft College's wom­ their opponent until Heidi half and rolled to a 79-52 vic­ "really working hard to catch "She (Carrico) is obviously solid careers at Madonna. en's basketball team showed Warczinski (16 points) made tory against Lansing. up." The 5-10 forward, who a key component to our team "We're hoping they can its collective versatility at the four free throws in the final Leading the attack was earned first-team All-WHAC and the rest of the WHAC rec­ learn some things," Graves annual Schoolcraft "Tip-Off minute. Adrena Walker-Price, with 13 honors after averaging 18 ognized how big she was for us noted. "We will have five Classic j" winning a blowout Leading all scorers, with , points, salong with six steals. points and 9.3 rebounds, will last year and what her impact seniors going out the door, so Friday against Lansing before 27 points, was Janeile Harris. Collecting 10 points each provide hard-nosed leadership will be heading into this sea­ we hope they can pick up the coming from behind to trip up Tallying nine and eight points, were Brown, Warczinsky and and plenty of determination in son," Graves said. pace. We're excited about their Grand Rapids the following respectively, were Antoinette Shannon Collins while Harris the paint. Carrico also will need to chances for the future." afternoon. Brown and Shana King. contributed nine points and Graves will be looking for "step up and score, especially Also learning some things The Lady Ocelots (2-0) Harris and King each pulled nine rebounds. others to make up for the in the first half of the year," he are first-year assistant coaches needed a second-half rally down 10 rebounds to spark the In other tournament games, unexpected loss of Piotrowski, continued. "She has the ability Michelle Harakas (Livonia to earn a 71-65 victory over Lady Ocelots. St. Clair defeated Grand who left to attend classes at to do it and now she will be a Ladywood alum and former Grand Rapids, trailing 47- Rebecca Moore scored 16 Rapids 56-53 on Friday while Monroe Community College marked woman on the court, Illinois State player) and 40 with about 14 minutes for Grand Rapids (0-2). with Lansing defeated St. Clair in (she isn't playing basketball). so her job becomes harder." Ebony Vincent (Royal Oak remaining. They finally went Aunjuli Stewart chipping in Saturday's other game, 71-61. Piotrowski averaged nearly Yet another key Crusader is Shrine alum), who take over nine points per contest as a senior-eligible Inman, likely positions left by Kelly Jaskot freshman and led MU with 82 to start on the wing but who and Nicole Wickenheiser. Household problems? Tune in to BOB ALLISON'S ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR "-i« WNZK 690 AM Rob and Bob Allison Monday - Friday, 9-11 a.m. 248-557-3300

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BY ED WRIGHT On Tuesday, the MISL club Ignition, as an organization, is quite the opening 30 minutes. but we held on for a nice win." STAFF WRITER announced that Pulisic had relin­ fortunate to have him as their head Offensively, the winners were Detroit's initial goal of the sea­ quished his job behind the bench for coach." paced by a pair of native Brazilians son was one for the highlight reel. Late Saturday night, it appeared as the newly formed position of Director If the Ignition plays as well - Hewerton Moreira and Ricardinho Hewerton threaded a cross-field pass if the Detroit Ignition had registered of Soccer Operations. His former role for Lilley as it did for Pulisic on — who each tallied a pair of net-find­ to Ricardinho, who tapped a no-look a statement-making, out-of-the-gate will be filled by recently hired assis­ Saturday, he's in for a glorious tenure. ers. backward dish to Jonathan Greenfield, 17-6 victory over the defending Major tant coach Bob Lilley, a nine-year With the majority of the roster intact "To win the home opener in front of who rifled a low, hard laser past KiXX Indoor Soccer League champion veteran head coach in the United from last season's runner-up finish a big crowd is always special," Pulisic net-minder Peter Pappas to make it 2- Philadelphia KiXX in the season Soccer League. in the MISL, Detroit played a nearly said following the game. "The guys O just 2:25 into the contest. opener for both teams. "Bob has a great soccer coach­ flawless first half before subduing a know how important it is to get that The Ignition padded its lead to 5-0 Less than 48 hours later, it turned ing mind and he relates extremely late KiXX rally. first one under their belt. We were with one tick left in the first quarter out the win was also a going-away well with the players," Pulisic noted New first-string goal-keeper very good in the first half. In indoors, on a three-point goal by Hewerton present of sorts for head coach Mark in a press release that was distrib­ Danny Waltman was stellar between the momentum can change a bit in that came off a free kick. Ricardinho Pulisic. uted TUesday morning. "The Detroit the pipes, shutting out the KiXX over the second half, which it did tonight, notched the assist.

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