BY DARRELL CLEM needs to start deciding the issue of pay raises The newly revamped LOCC will start its member of the Southeast Westland STAFF WRITER for the mayor, the city clerk and seven work during a public meeting scheduled for 7 Homeowners Association; William Gabriel, Westland City Council members. p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, on the second floor of former Westland Library Board member; The issue of whether Westland's elected offi­ Wild already has told the Observer that he Westland City Hall, according to the clerk's Connie Hiertaj former member of the city's cials should receive pay raises will return to the will ask the LOCC not to increase the $95,974- office. The session is scheduled in the personnel ethics commission; and Bobby Turner, a spotlight this month. a-year salary that the mayor receives. department's conference room. Flagstar bank branch manager. % A local commission that decides pay raises Wild said he won't get involved in whether Pickering has said he won't issue any recom­ According to Pickering, the LOCC will have| will start debating the issue after getting sever­ City Clerk Eileen DeHart or council members mendations to the LOCC. He said the commis­ 45 days from its first meeting to decide the pay^ al new appointees since Mayor William Wild should get pay raises. The LOCC decides pay sion's charge is to study what other communi­ raise issue. £ took office Jan. 3. levels for a two-year period. ties pay their elected officials and to decide After that, the commission's recommenda- \ Before Wild took office, the seven-member DeHart's annual salary is $86,989. Council whether Westland should give raises. tions will become effective unless the City r Local Officers Compensation Commission had members are paid $12,515 a year for their part- Pickering also has said the LOCC will have to Council votes within 30 days to reject the findf* been depleted of all but one member, Steve time positions except for the two top posts - consider "the city's ability to pay." ings. It would take five of seven council mem-| Coleman, due to resignations and deaths. Charles Pickering is receiving $13,760 as presi­ Returning LOCC member Coleman is expect­ bers to block any LOCC decision. * On Monday, Wild named four new dent, Cheryl Graunstadt, $13,137 as the sec­ ed to be joined in the pay raise decisions by appointees, giving the LOCC the majority it ond-in-command president pro tern. four new appointees - Katrina Coleman, a [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 X State reinstates Dostai carrier Billy Brooks Hotline offers vie league's o licenses \. BY SUE MASON ^ STAFF WRITER

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Livonia Public Schools school Whitehead Markarian in sion charge. board. their official Livonia Board of Education members will make an appoint­ Mentoring program At the same time, capacity before last week's ment next week to fill a short-term vacancy, following Kevin Swearing in The Lutheran Church of Our Whitehead said he would meeting, Whitehead apolo­ Whitehead's resignation from the Livonia school board The public is invited to a Savior in Westland is sponsoring answer the challenge to his gized to other board mem­ Monday night. swearing in ceremony for new "Educating Youth Through residency filed with the bers whom he said he had Residents interested in applying must fill out a form that is Westland 18th District Judge Mentoring" as part of its African Livonia City Clerk's office. "blindsided" with the issue. available at the superintendent's office or at each of the . Sandra Cicirelli at 6 p.m. American History Month in Sometimes, he said, there's He said he'd learned from schools. The application deadline is 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the city of February. The featured speakers no right and wrong, and you residents who have told the The school board will interview candidates the evening of Westland's senior citizen will be State Rep. Alma Wheeler- can look at things from "more board to discuss things "no Friday, Feb. 16, and plans to make an appointment that night, Friendship Center, 1119 N. Smith, D-54th District, at 7 p.m. than one perspective." matter how painful" openly said Suzanne Steffes, executive assistant to the superintendent Newburgh. A reception also is Feb. 8, Christopher Lindsey, prin­ A six-year board veteran, in meetings, rather than and board. scheduled. Judges are encour­ cipal of the Academy of Whitehead said he wanted to behind closed doors. The appointee will serve until the results of the May 8 school aged to bring robes. Westland, at 7 p.m. Feb. 15, and make his decision timely "so Whitehead talked about board election are certified. Kay Williams-Hales, principal of the issue of the open seat the board's Legacy Initiative Three school board seats will be decided in the May election. Vehicle auction Winship Elementary School in would not become one that decision, which he likened to The filing deadline for candidates is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at The Department of Public Detroit, at 7 p.m. Feb. 22. hangs over this board." a hot wing "that keeps com­ the city clerk's office. Service will hold a surplus vehicle The public is invited to attend. Board President Lynda ing back" on you after the To be eligible, a person must be a registered voter and resi­ auction 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, The Lutheran Church of Our Scheel said the board would Super Bowl. Whitehead said dent of the Livonia Public Schools school district. Property at its facility at 37137 Marquette, Savior is at 29425 Annapolis, temporarily fill the seat with­ financial concerns were not ownership is not a requirement. just south of Ford Road. A wide WestlandCall (734) 728-3440. in 20 days. (See related the primary reason he voted The board generally meets every Monday for either regular selection of items, including for­ story.) Meanwhile, school for the plan to close elemen­ board meetings or for committee meetings, and occasionally mer city vehicles, automobiles Z-PAC dinner district voters will fill the tary buildings and restruc­ schedules special meetings. from the street enforcement team The Wayne Memorial High final year of Whitehead's ture grade levels. "I still for the Westland Police School Zebra Parents Advisory term in the May 8 school believe that that was a good reason and I still believe Scheel are up for election. Department, clothing, computers Council will hold a Valentine board election. decision for student learn­ Kevin should still be sitting Freeman has announced he and other electronics will be auc­ Dinner and Silent Auction on That means a third seat ing," he said. in that seat," she said. intends to run; Scheel has tioned off. Kids get first dibs on Friday, Feb. 9, at the William D. will be decided by voters. The Whitehead plans to contin­ Maggie Feher said not announced a decision. the bicycles. Viewing starts at 8 Ford Career Technical Center, filing deadline is Feb. 13. ue contributing to the com­ Whitehead had been "a won­ Steve Futrell and Eileen a.m. 36455 Marquette, Westland. In his statement, munity, to be actively derful example" to his chil­ McDonnell have also Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with Whitehead talked of how he involved and to support his dren, announced they intend to run Coffee Hour the sit-down dinner served at 7 became involved in the PTA, daughters — a sophomore . Whomever is appointed to for the board; each has been State Sen. Glenn Anderson, D- p.m. Seating is limited, only 125 arid how that led to the and a senior at Churchill fill Whitehead's vacant seat a member of Citizens for • Westland, will hold a district cof­ tickets will be sold at $40 per school board. "There isn't a High School. would only fill the seat until Livonia's Future, an organi­ fee hour 9-10 a.m. Monday, Feb. person or $75 per couple. Tickets person in this room any less After his statement, the the results of the school elec­ zation that formed in the 12, Westland Big Boy Restaurant, are available by calling Wayne qualified to become a board board took a meeting break tion are certified, according aftermath of the Legacy 6360 N. Wayne Road, Westland High Principal John Albrecht at member," he said. and Whitehead left the board to Supt. Randy Liepa. The Initiative restructuring plan Anderson will have information (734)419-2200. Someone had gone into table, amid some hand­ person elected to fill that and led an unsuccessful recall Whitehead's personal files in shakes, hugs and a few tears. term would be sworn in of five school board members his house on Arden, which is Later, during audience sometime in May, while the last summer. for sale, he said. He filed a comments, Melanie Ricketts two other seats that are up Scheel said the board will police report and planned to thanked Whitehead for his for election May 8 don't take invite Whitehead back to follow up. "That's a little dis­ years of service. "Whether effect until July 1. allow the board to give him a turbing to me," he said. people choose to believe it or Besides Whitehead's vacan­ proper farewell. "I've always tried to do the not, Kevin is a good man. cy, four-year seats held by WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD right thing. 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A citizens group battling a pro­ shouldn't occur with the wet- ^ STAFF WRITER Roland works from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. posed subdivision on Westland's lands area being contested. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and gladly fills southwest side has failed to con­ At a minimum, she said, city'' Chilly temperatures weren't enough to in when a fellow worker can't make it It's a vince city officials to shelve a new officials should send out formal* keep David Roland from his appointed task job that provides "good pocket change" and round of talks. invitations to a wide range of ' Tuesday morning. one that he loves. As the group implores the state environmental groups and gov^ The Westland resident wore six layers of "The people wave, honk their horns, trucks to reassess a wetlands area, its ernment entities for the study clothing, including a Statue of Liberty cos­ honk their horns," said Roland. "My girlfriend leaders had hoped to stall a session. tume, to stand in front of Liberty Tax Service even calls me Mr. Liberty." WestJand.City Council study ses­ Pickering denied her demand', on Ford Road in Garden City. The Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam's can sion scheduled for 6 p.m. next but said Monday's study session "If you dress well, the weather doesn't both­ be found parading in front of Liberty Tax Monday. is a public meeting that is opert to er you " said Roland. "I have hand and feet Service locations around the area. Hemry, But the group — the Westland anyone. f. warmers and I'm moving around a lot. I.don't whose been with Liberty four years, admits Homeowners Committee for Maida Woods critics also hav> have time to be cold." that at first she was skeptical of the effective­ Environmental Conservation and raised concerns that the city's :; Roland is among a group of people who are ness of the sidewalk performances, but she's Smart Growth —• learned this planning department may have walking billboards for the tax service. They now changed her mind. week that the talks will not be had information since 2005 ;'' stand in front the business waving to people "It's the best advertisement,.a majority of delayed. about the regulated wedands — who pass by. new clients, when we ask how they came to Council President Charles but didn't publicly reveal it. '; "I called them and told them not to come come in, they say it's the people outside," said TOM HAWLEY ] STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Pickering told the group Monday Cheryl Graunstadt, the coun­ in because it's too cold, but they said, 'Oh, no, Hemry. "It definitely works." David Roland of Westland did not mind the cold that its challenge of a state wet­ cil's second-in-command presi­ we're coming in,'" said owner Corinne It also helps having people like Roland in Tuesday. He was wearing six layers as he waved to lands assessment shouldn't stop dent pro tern, indicated support' Hemry. "I have four people who are consis­ costume, she added. drivers passing by Liberty Tax Service on Ford elected city leaders from dis­ Monday for postponing the study tent, coming in and waving. They all love "He's so personable, people come up to him Road in Garden City. cussing the project. • session. ';_ doing it" and he talks to them. He's very exuberant With that, Pickering confirmed "I just think there are too many A Ford Motor Co. retiree, Roland has been You can tell he likes what he's doing." ing his job, Roland told them they needed to that the council will move ahead unknown factors at this point,'*'" working four hours a day three days a week A few weeks ago, Roland found himself in look at die perks, referring to the photo shoot. to discuss a site plan for 35 sin­ she said, but none of her col- '.; for a month at the tax service and plans to be the middle of a Kodak moment when four "People are really friendly" he said. "I really gle-lot homes on the south side of leagues indicated they supported out there through April 15. He got die idea to young ladies asked him to pose with them for enjoy it I hope I can return next year." Palmer Road between John Hix a delay. \ do die job from his girlfriend, Sharon photographs. and Hannan. The project, In a statement to the Observer, Burgess, who was passing by when she When passers-by commented on not want- smasontahofnetownlife.com | (734)953-2112 dubbed Maida Woods, would be Krane said the Maida Woods' *.\ built by Royal Oak developers project, as planned, will actually Kentmoor LLC. add more wetlands to the site, ' Moreover, Pickering said the bringing the total acreage to just council could vote on the latest over two acres. \' Mission seeks help site plan as early as Tuesday, Feb. "The area's size and location 20. relative to adjacent properties r, BY SUE MASON But this week's bone-chilling "I don't think people know The center also needs clean He said elected officials can't serves to address concerns of the : STAFF WRITER weather prompted Beneteau to we're here unless they hear from blankets and pillows. The bed­ shy away from their legal obliga­ group of neighbors who make, do even more. someone, and that's a shame ding heed not be new. It can be tion to resolve the issue. statements, in their continuing:'; The blast of Arctic air that has "We had 35-40 people at the because they're sleeping out in used, but should be in good Developer D.W. Krane said the effort to improperly delay our ^ enveloped the nation's midsec­ soup kitchen on Monday and the cold," Beneteau said. 'As shape, Beneteau said. firm scaled back its initial 41- project^ that are not based on the tion is putting a strain on a decided to let them stay because more and more find out, it'll The mission also will accept home site plan after learning that facts of our application and that Westland facility that helps the it's so cold," she said. grow" monetary donations, which can state-regulated wetlands are contrary to applicable city ~' homeless. The warming center can take The Lighthouse Mission is be used to purchase items like accounted for 1.5 acres of the and state laws," he wrote. ! The Lighthouse Mission in up to 100 people, but housed at the Full Gospel Temple food needed at the soup kitchen property. But the citizens group Meanwhile, Jacqueline l Warming Center has put a call Beneteau said she won't say no to on Palmer Road east of Wayne and warming center contends that the regulated wet­ Rubasky had asked city officials;' for blankets, hats, gloves, socks anyone who needs a warm place Road in Westland. It relies on the People interested in helping lands area could top two acres to videotape the next round of • and coats, as well as any kind of to stay. If it means giving people donations of area churches which Lighthouse Mission can call and that only a reassessment can talks and to air them on city cable canned food, to help provide for blankets and pillows and lining support the mission and volun­ (734) 326-3885 or Full Gospel resolve the dispute. station WLND. ; the homeless in the area. them up along the wall she said teers from the community. Temple at (734) 326-3333. "I wonder really if citizens have Pickering rejected the request^ "We've really been stretched," the center will do that. It gets leftover soup from area "We haven't seen weather like any rights left}," the group's presi­ saying the council typically does­ the Rev. Ruby Beneteau said. "It's "I've never look at the idea of restaurants, but the bitterly cold this in years and years," Beneteau dent, Jim Rubasky, said Monday n't air its informal study sessions. estimated that there's 15,000- . saying we can't take a person in," weather has had an impact. added. during a council meeting. 20,000 homeless in Detroit and she said. People are eating more soup, His daughter Jacqueline, who [email protected] j (734} 953-2110 ! there's alot of shelters there, but Generally, those who come to meaning less is coming to the [email protected] j (734) 953-2112 we're the only one out here (in the center find out about it mission. western Wayne County)." through word of mouth, so the Beneteau has asked the The mission offers a soup number of homeless who come churches supporting the mission kitchen at lunchtime, providing a steadily increases from a few in for help as well as people in gen- . meal for the area's needy and early January to more than 80 by eral for donations. In addition to. J Ma- Curloi 2HIU *—f ; homeless. The wanning center the time it closes its doors at the the aforementioned items, the operates Jan. i through March end of March. However, the mission am also use sweatshirts 31, taking in the homeless harsh winter weather has seen and sweat pants in sizes medium, between 7 p-m. and 8 a.m. It pro­ homeless people coming to the large and extra-large that can be vides a meal, shower and place to center sooner than in previous used as pajamas as well as be lay­ sleep. years. ered under clothing.

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And, we \\fork with The combination of improving hear the scope and costs of a fea­ like, maybe a regional fire ments from all four cities Tbwnship, Westland and Livonia, the Plymouth Commjtinity fire and emergency medical serv­ sibility plan by consultants authority or maybe just sharing respond to a commercial fire in Reaume said his board became Council on Aging with pro­ ices while at the same time sav­ Plante Moran at a second meet­ some equipment," he said. "Or, any of the communities. "We more interested. grams." ing money were enough to get ing, at which time each commu­ maybe we go at it for a year and want to take a look and explore "The larger the group, the Canton Tbwnship Fire Chief representatives from seven local nity will have to decide if it's find out that given all the factors it, to see if there's merit to it. more likely it would be more eco­ Mike Rorabacher said he and his communities to the table last worth putting money toward fur­ we're not going to save any "Certainly we can get ideas, nomically advantageous," bosses are always interested in week to discuss the possibility of ther discussions. money and everybody goes away and see what equipment the Reaume said. "Economics drives ways to deliver fire services better moving toward establishment of "The more communities you with that information. That's other cities are using, and maybe it, and I think we need to look at and cheaper. a regional fire department. get involved, the more complicat­ good government." join together on purchases of the short term and long term "If we get any ideas to main­ More than a dozen delegates ed it gets, but the better your, Westland Fire Chief Mike specially equipment to save goals, and assumptions." tain that high-level of service and from Plymouth, Plymouth odds of getting some real sav­ Reddy said his community want­ moneyfhe said. "It's something Reaume noted intergovern­ become more cost-effective, we Township, Canton Township, ings," said Plymouth Mayor Dan ed tob e on the ground floor of we want to^ take a look at and mental agreements aren't new to want to listen," Rorabacher said. Westland, Livonia and Northville Dwyer, who lobbied government regionalization discussions take back to our elected officials." Plymouth Township, and pend­ 'You have to be forward thinking Township met for two hours - no leaders of the other six commu­ before making a decision if con­ Plymouth Township ing the cost of the feasibility on this." strings attached - in the firsto f nities to at least attend the first solidation will work. study, he'd like to move forward. : Supervisor Richard Reaume Rorabacher said consolidation what could be several meetings session. "The representatives "Our department is always admitted his Board of Thistees "We're already in two formal of services isn't totally new to the to determine if mere's value in from each of the communities active in findingne w ways to were cool to the idea of regional­ agreements, police dispatch and communities who began dis­ continuing discussions on con­ will look at it hard and careful to provide service," said Reddy, who ization when it was thought only fire, witb the city of Plymouth," cussing regionalization this week.. "Through mutual aid we have a Hazmat team that is made up of individuals from 24 fire departments," he said. "That's a very expensive service to provide. But, for the cost of two people from my department to go for training, I have at my disposal a 50-man Hazmat team should I need it" Pete Kunst, Livonia's director , of public safety, said barring the cost of the feasibility study becoming prohibitive, he would like to see what the experts say can be achieved through region­ alization. "Exploring these possibilities is the right thing to do as you plan long term, in light Of revenue issues, particularly the cuts from Lansing," Kuhst said. "Fire and EMS services are fairly standard­ ized compared to police service, which can be different from com­ munity to community. "But, the devils are in the details as it would take a lot of' work to overcome a lot of obsta­ cles - including politics - to come up with a plan." he said. "We also want to do right by our commu­ nity and firefighters by being cog­ nizant of salaries, benefits, train­ ing and career opportunities." Dwyer said representatives from Plante Moran, who are also working with Downriver com­ munities oh regionalization of fire departments, indicated com­ munities could save from 20-25 percent with consolidation of services. "If the savings were that big, we could save $250,000- $300,000 a year," Dwyer said. "That encourages me to look at it further, no matter how long it £ takes." Michigan State University pro­ fessor Eric Scorsone, an exten­ sion specialist for state and local governments, said mere are many examples of successful consolidation efforts that have achieved cost savings and main­ tained service quality in outstate Michigan and other states. "One can create some kind of fire joint venture in a fairly rea­ sonable time frame, but cost sav­ ings and improved service defi­ nitely can take several years to realize," Scorsone said. "Communities may need to rethink where operations are located, staffing patterns and overcome transition costs"

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A 29-year-old Riverview man told Westland police he was shot in the left forearm by a one-time friend who robbed him early Saturday on Belding Court, in the Norwayne subdivision. been broken out on the west side, although The investigation was continuing early nothing had been stolen. this week. She told police that someone had turned BY DARRELLCLEM He was.arraigned Monday and at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in The incident happened shortly after the gas on inside the house and was using. STAFF WRITER jailed after Westland 18th District Livonia. midnight inside a house where people had the stove to provide heat. Judge C. Charles Bokos set a Boone had been arrested in gathered, according to police reports. Several neighbors also told police they A transient man was arraigned $500,000 cash bond. - Roseville for an unrelated shoplift­ The alleged victim told police that he had noticed young people coming and Monday on charges of robbing and If convicted, Boone could face ing incident, and his picture was was robbed and shot by a 24-year-old man. going from the house. stabbing a woman outside a gas penalties ranging up to life in included in a photo lineup that A woman who was with the victim told station on Westland's northwest prison. resulted in the Westland victim police that she also was threatened. Bullets hit house side. Boone was charged after police identifying him, Ridener has said. The woman was taking the victim to A man living on Lacy Court contacted Myron Terrell Boone, 25, was Lt. James Ridener said the victim The incident was similar to two Garden City Hospital when their car was police after noticing that someone had charged with armed robbery and identified him in a photo lineup earlier random stabbings that stopped by Garden City Police at Cherry fired shots into his home either late last assault with intent to do great as the suspect who attacked her occurred near Westgate Tower — a Hill and Merriman roads, according to Thursday or early Friday morning, while bodily harm, less than murder, fol­ about 6:50 a.m. Jan. 15. She had senior high-rise building near Ford police reports. they were away. lowing a Jan. 15 incident outside stopped at the Marathon station and Wildwood — and at A 61-year-old male resident told police the Marathon station at Joy and for cigarettes. Riverbend Apartments, near he was taking his medication when he Newburgh roads. The 34-year-old woman was on Warren and Merriman. A 35-year-old woman told police that noticed a bullet hole in a doorwall of the A not-guilty plea was entered her way to work when she was However, the victims in those someone has been illegally staying in an home. A bullet hole also was found in an for Boone as he awaits a Feb. 15 robbed and slashed across the stabbings said the attacks hap­ empty house she owns on Peppermint interior wall. preliminary hearing that will stomach with a box cutter. The pened so abruptly that they could­ Drive, in the Westland Meadows mobile The man told police he didn't know win determine whether he should assailant then fled on foot. n't identify their assailant. home park on the city's far southeast side. anyone would shoot at the house. stand trial in Wayne County The victim wasn't seriously The woman told police she recently went Circuit Court. hurt. She was treated and released [email protected] I (734)953-2110 to the house and found that a window had By Darreli C'en

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Mardi Gras came early this year with a festive Westland celebration that preceded New Orleans' big bash. So what if the local party didn't include colorful floats parading down Wayne Road. So what if it didn't draw tens of thousands of decadent party people. The local party - rolled out Jan. 27 by the Westland Rotary Club - still included dancing, Mardi Gras beads and masks, hurricane drinks and a Cajun-style dinner with such New Orleans favorites as jambalaya. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 & 10 More important, it raised $12,000 for charity, said Rotary President Mark McConnell. Mardi Gras in Westland drew 200 people to the Friday & Saturday, February 9 & 10, 2007 Friday& Saturday, February 9 610,2007 • j Friday & Saturday, February 9 & 10, 2007 Friday & Saturday, February 9 & 10,2007 Romanowski VFW Post 6896 on Joy Road. Rotary's party included such fund-raising methods as a single sate price apparel or fine jewelry item i single sale price apparel or fine jewelry item; \a single sale price apparel or fine jewelry item a single sale price apparel or fine jewelry item auctions and a reverse raffle or, take an extra 15% off or, take an extra 15% off ! or, take an extra 15% Off or, take an extra 15% off in which the last names a single sale price accessory, footwear, a single sale price accessory, footwear, : • a single sale price accessory, footwear, a single sale price accessory, footwear, drawn - rather than the first intimate apparel, ladies' or men's outerwear intimate apparel, ladies' or men's outerwear ! ; intimate apparel, ladies' or men's outerwear intimate apparel, ladies' or men's outerwear - became winners of $1,000 or suit, or men's tailored clothing item or suit, or men's tailored clothing item '> : or suit, or men's tailored clothing item or suit, or men's tailored clothing item and $500 payouts. The Westland-style Mardi Gras celebration didn't start with parades and parties weeks in advance, although organizers did spend a long A0D00010UR9 A000001OURS . : A0000010UR9 A0000010UR9 time planning it. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or : Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or And the event did surpass special offer. Some exclusions apply as listed in the newspaper. special offer. Some exclusions apply as listed in the newspaper.; special offer. Some exclusions apply as listed in the newspaper. special offer. Some exclusions apply as listed in the newspaper. the five-hour mark,- starting Cannot be used In eonlunction with any other coupon or special offer. Coupons will not be available in stores. Coupon must tie presented at time oi purchase. One coupon per item. Duplicate coupons will not be honored. Excludes Yellow Dot Clearance, Incredible Value at 6:30 p.m. and ending at merchandise, Bonus Buys, Door Busters, Maternity, Columbia apparel, outerwear & accessories, Dana Buchman, Ellen Tracy, Indigo Ralms, Laiayette 148, Levi's, Louben, St. John Knits. Tommy Bahama, Brahmin, Coach, Club Libby Lu, Fine Jewelry Super Values, Fine Watches, midnight. Fine Jewelry special event merchandise, Breast Cancer Awareness merchandise, regular price merchandise, service departments, special orders ana gift cards. Cannot oe applied to previously purcnased merchandise or mail/phone/mternet orders. "It was a great success," McConnell said. ' The money raised will go to ,#'.#, LUCKT MAGAZINE'S "FANTASTIC LOOK" IN YOUR Rotary-supported charities such as The Salvation Army and the city's Turn Off The (dusively ours! Violence Night, a popular 40 value, yours free with any event that draws hundreds to Lucky. lique purchase of 21.50 or more. the Bailey Recreation Center V magazine w for family activities. .us includes: inse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent BONUS EXTRA The money also will be \ Get 12 months of used to buy coats and back­ olour Surge Eyeshadow Duo in ButtermilK/Sparkling Sage packs for children attending oh! Shaper for Eyes with Built-in Sharpener in Blackened Taupe LUCKY for 9 97 Jefferson-Barns and Lincoln \ ash Duo: Lash Building Primer/Lash Doubling Mascara in Biack it's like getting 8 issuer elementary schools, in olour Surge Bare Brilliance Lipstick in Pink Beach ft FREE. Compliments Westland's mostly low- JCKY Magazine Subscription Card (not shown) of Clinique. income Norwayne neighbor­ hood. s Although Westland's Mardi Gras may never rival The Big Easy's party in size, it still could have a lasting impact by helping others. and more on "I'd like to see this become an annual event," McConnell original prices THOUSANDS said. save when you take an NEW ITEMS! [email protected] ADDED! ptr'T^'ierhy reaiiceo w^ier extra apuare:. accessories and footgear t.' yeHQW Signs throughout the store!

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Wayne Road, Westland. There is a . vides a low to moderate workout. The dent was in the bedroom laying layer; he'd always meet me on . tired all the time, weight issues or Madonna University's Campus Ministry snack bar. The post has bingo at 1 p.m. exercise improves strength, flexibility, on the floor. He was breathing the porch to get his mail," depressed? Your thyroid or adrenal and Sodexho are sponsoring a every Sunday at the same place. Call balance, posture, coordination and.car- but not responsive." Brooks said. "There was two glands may be the problem. Learn about Valentine's Day Dinner-Dance, featuring (734)326-3323. diovascuiar endurance. It incorporates Fire Rescue treated the man days of mail building up in the the thyroid and adrenal glands and how Italian cuisine and music played by a DJ, St Mei Church simple dance routines with walking or at the home, a diabetic in his box. I knew something was they affect your life. 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Disorders Naturally at 7 p.m. Monday, For more information, or to register, con­ Bingo begins at 11 am Wednesdays at 10:15 am Friday, at $3 per person per tomer. One day he was deliver­ "I only provided the big tip, it Feb. 26, at the Civic Center Library, 32888 tact Mary Therese La Palm at (734) 629- the Knights of Columbus Hall, 35100 Van class. Sign up at the front desk at the ing mail when he saw smoke was the police and medical per­ Five Mile, Livonia. If you suffer from hair 7542, or [email protected]. Born, east of Wayne. Road in Wayne. • Westland Friendship Center of call (734) coming from the home across sonnel who saved his life," he loss, cold hands or feet, stubborn weight Proceeds from the event will benefit stu­ Doors open at 9 a.m. Food is available. 722-7632. the street. He went over, called said. gain or unwanted pain, there may be dents planning spring service trips and Proceeds go to charity. Call (734) 728- Travel Group to see if anyone was there. help. Learn the hidden reasons behind the Madonna University Bridge Camp for 3020. The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 p.m. these health concerns and learn the low-income, minority youth. When there was no answer, he Staff Writer LeAnne Rogers con­ K of C Bingo the second Friday of each month (unless safe, natural, effective alternatives to went inside to find smoke bil­ tributed to this story. Lenten retreat Pope John XXIII Assembly of the Knights a large event is scheduled) in the help yourself. There are no charge for lowing from a pot burning on Madonna University will hold a Lenten of Columbus Council 1536 hosts bingo Westland Friendship Center, 1119 N. the classes. Call (734) 425-8588 to make the stove. Retreat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March games at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays. The Newburgh. Programs include celebration [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 a reservation. 3, at the University Center, 14221 Levan. games are in the Livonia Elks Lodge,31117 of birthdays, door prizes, description of • Genealogical Society The cost Is $18 and $10 for students, fac­ Plymouth Road, one block east of new classes or programs, speakers from The Western-Wayne County Genealogical ulty and staff and includes lunch. Merrirnan in Livonia. Call (734) 425-2246. tour companies, overview of day/ Sponsored by Campus Ministry, the overnight trips and refreshments. Call NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Society will be meeting earlier this month due to city schedule changes. The retreat theme is "With Mary on the way FOR SENIORS (734)722-7632. Pursuant to state law a sale will be held at: Secured Self Storage, group meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, of the Cross." It will be presented by the Oyer Center 6855 Yale, Westland, MI Feb. 24,2007 @ 1:00 PM. Feb, 12, at Livonia's Civic Park Senior Rev. Charles Fox, associate pastor of Our Friendship Center The Wayne-Westland school district's #160 Karleen Beaupre, #319 Harold Butler, #308 Michael Pruzick, Center, 15218 Farmington. A two-hour #504 Chad Norton, #254 Joy Colvin, #1122 Willard Stickles, #1423 • Lady of Sorrows, To register, call (734) The Senior Resources Department Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activities Brenda Provenzano, #442 Jeff Coalson, #1420 Harord Johnson Jr., workshop will feature a beginner's table, 432-5524 or send an e-mail to (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, Monday-Thursday at the center, on #327 Ronald M'abe, #914 Heather Tank. Units contain: misc. scanning, publishing family book and [email protected]. by Feb. 27. Walk-in Westland, offers a variety of programs Marquette between Wayne and household items. various ethnic research aides. Those registration will be accepted, the fee is for older adults. The Web site Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior with a brick wall query should e-mail in $22. www.ci.westland.mi.us offers'more infor­ Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts Publish: February 4 & 8,2007 „„«„„„ advance to www.rootsweb.com/~miww- mation. Call (734) 722-7632. and needlework at 9:30 am.; cgs putting February Workshop in the HISTORIC Senior dinners Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 am, bingo subject line. Visit the Web site for further The Wayne Ford Civic League hosts at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, arts, information or call Margie at (734) 522- Pioneer trek Senior Dinner Dances with live crafts at 9:30 a.m. Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. 4050. entertainment several times each month Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service The Nankin Township Pioneer Trek has Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or VNA volunteers been designed to introduce travelers to for couples and singles 50 years ami ORGANIZATIONS Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage The Visiting Nurse Association of the history of the area. Travelers will older. The cost is $8 donation for mem­ (formerly Shurgard) located at 24920 Trowbridge St-, Dearborn, Mi Southeast Michigan's hospice program visit sites that affected the development bers of the league and $10 Toastmasters 48*124 (313) 277-7940 on 2/26/07 at 12:00 pm. Sales are for cash needs compassionate volunteers to of Westland as a community. Those who donation for non-members. All dances The Westland Easy Talkers Toastmasters only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which comfort and support patients at the end complete the trek will receive an embroi­ start at noon and run until 3-3:30 p.m. rent and fees are past due. Club can help people overcome their. of life in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb dered patch. To start the trek, first visit Meals include beer, wine, and fountain fear of speaking in front of people by counties, in as little as 2-4 hours per the Westland Historical Museum and pick pop. For information and schedules, call teaching public speaking in a friendly Personal property described below in the matter of: (734)728-5010 1098 - Shelly Maddox - Upholstered Chair, Couch, Dresser week, volunteers can provide compan­ up a packet. The museum is at 857 N. and supportive atmosphere. The club 1404 - Debbie Flowers - Couch, Dresser, Microwave ionship, write a memoir, provide respite Wayne Road and is open 1-4 p,m. Crochet & Knit meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at 2232 - Michael Armstead - Kitchen Chairs, Couch, Entertainment forfamiiy members or provide office Saturdays, except before a holiday. The A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 a.m. Denny's Restaurant, 7725 Wayne Road at Center support. A free 15-hour comprehensive trek is sponsored by the Westland every Friday at the Friendship Center on Cowan. For more information, call John 2280 - Peggy Harper -,10 Bags, 30 Boxes, Tool Box training program is provided. The next Historical Commission and the Friends of Newburgh near Marquette. Beverly Elbe at (734) 414-3401 or Curt Gottlieb at 3010 - Sheila Linton - Mattress, 30 Boxes, Portable Television training session is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. the Westland Museum. Call (734) 326-1110. Kaminski is the instructor. Participants (734)525-8445. Friends of Eloise 10,17. All training takes place at the should bring a type "G" crochet hook. Vietnam Vets Publish: February 8 & 15,2007 ™™™. The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 p.m. Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Those interested can sign up at the cen­ The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Veterans the third Tuesday of the month in the Michigan headquarters at 25900 ter's front desk or call (734) 722-7632. of America, Chapter 528, meet at 7:30 Greenfield Road, Suite 600, For more dining room of the Kay Beard Building, Visually impaired p.m. the second Monday of every month information or to register, call (800) 882- on Michigan between Middlebelt and The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) at the Plymouth VFW Post 6695, on S. 5720, Ext 8361 or visit the Web site at Merrirnan. All are welcome. For informa­ support group meets 12:30 p.m. every Mill Street, just north of Ann Arbor Road. If you served in the U.S. military between Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 1964 and 1975, even, if not, "in country" Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or (combat zone) you are still eligible to Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage (formerly Shurgard) located at 36001 Warren Rd Westland^ MI become a member. Visit the Web site at 48185-6591 (734)729-7095 on 2/28/07 at 10:30 am. Sales are for www.mihometown.com/oe/Plymouth cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in CantonWA for more information. which rent and fees are past due. NEWSPAPERS Friends of library The Friends of the William P. 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OUR VIEWS Board must get library in order It reads like a steamy romance novel but, unfortunately, it's the brief filed in Wayne County Circuit Court last week charg­ ing Westland Library board member Michael Rintz with sex­ ual harassment and the two acting co-directors, Marilyn Kwik and Lisa Hausman, of engaging in "retaliatory harassment." The suit was filed by former administrative assistant Debbie Nogle, who alleges she was sexually harassed by Rintz -and that she was fired in January by Hausman and Kwik after she made complaints to the board attorney. The library has been embroiled in controversy for the better part of four years, and this lawsuit is just the latest pothole in the rocky road it has had to travel. That's unfortunate for an .impressive facility the city fought long and hard to get It has weathered allegations of nepotism with the hiring of former Director Sandra Wilson's husband to handle the tech­ nology changeover at the library and her sudden dismissal. It looked like things would settle down with'the hiring of John Patane as director, but last May he, too, was given the boot. His firing prompted a national search that turned up a quali­ fied candidate, but the library board was unable to close the deal. The search is on again for a new director. Add in Nogle's lawsuit and you get an unimpressive track record for the library board. It makes us wonder if the board s will be able to find a qualified candidate willing to take on the job. We believe what the library needs now is stability and that this lawsuit is a distraction that could very well prevent the hiring of a top-of-the-line director. That said, we believe the proper course of action is for Rintz to step aside as an active member of the board until this lawsuit has its day in court or ends in a settlement, whichever comes first. a tion Dino and Todd DeLuca should be The library board needs to get its house in order — the both put in on the same day. In a recent column, the executive sooner, the better. Our poor library. Did I mention the boat oar paddle director of the Michigan Municipal Its first director and her successor with holes drilled in it that coach Dino League, Daniel Gilmartin, tells of his both fired. The board unable to secure DeLuca had (ouch) that was some moti­ conversation with a young woman aban­ another qualified person to fill the role, vator? doning Michigan for Portland, Ore. administrative assistants fired, and now Bud Somerville Gilmartin laments the conditions , the longest serving member of the Westland which have brought this abandonment. Library Board, chairman when both of He proceeds to mention he has read at vision the directors were fired, is being sued for least a,dozen studies which make it sexually harassing one of the administra­ "crystal clear" that the recipe for success tive assistants. Our state recently elected to do away includes "significant public investment," Who would apply to be library direc­ with the affirmative action program. Us, a euphemism for more government be tough sell tor? the voters in Michigan, we the people of spending. Today we'll get the details, on Tuesday we got the vision. Perhaps the wrong person was fired. Michigan. I viewed some of the adver­ Since no disclaimer was presented in , Gov. Jennifer Granholm has been good at the "vision thing" Well, now we have a new mayor. How tisement for this issue on both sides. the column, readers should be aware that during her annual State of the State addresses, often laying about the old adage, "a new broom Neither side presented a clear reason according to its Web site, the MML out bold initiatives to bring Michigan into the 21st Century. sweeps clean." Think it over. why we had affirmative action. spends time "promoting state and federal Tuesday's speech was also loaded with interesting, creative What say we clean up this mess and Affirmative action is a program created legislation helpful to local governments " programs but the governor wasn't her usually buoyant self. get this beautiful and valuable communi­ to undo some of the unfairness and In other words, the organization acts as a After outlining what needed to be done to move the state ty asset operating with a board whose wrongdoings of society. In any given - lobbyist on behalf of cities and villages encouraging legislation that provides forward and improve its bleak economic outlook, Granholm members care more for the library than population of mixed race and gender, more cash for its members to spend. prepared the state for the mix of spending cuts, tax increases their own ambitions and are disinclined theoretically the occupations and oppor­ to take advantage of the employees of the tunities of each gender and race should and fiscal restructuring that will be proposed in her budget Further, readers should know that the institution they are appointed to govern. be representative in the same proportion released today. Based on Granholm's speech, she and state MML is supported by membership dues as the population. from these cities and villages. These dues budget director Bob Emerson will be following the recom­ Sounds like a plan to me. If blacks represent 12 percent of the come from local taxes. This means that mendations of her Emergency Financial Advisory Panel, Jim Cook Westland population, then engineers should be taxpayers fund the MML which in turn ^chaired by former governors William Milliken and James roughly 12 percent as well. If women are lobbies for the spending of more tax dol­ :J3lanchard. 55 percent of.the population, then 55 lars. Not a bad gig if you can get it. r The panel warned in its report released last week that the percent of all doctors should be women. Certainly, some level of government ^tate couldn't cut its way out of its current fiscal crisis, nor So someone is "tired of the same old If white men are 32 percent of the popu­ spending is necessary to maintain police fcould it tax its way out without seriously hurting the already stuff." Well, it just happens to be impor­ lation, then 32 percent of executives and fire protection, the courts, and pub­ ;ilamaged economy. And it warned the time to act was run- tant to all the citizens of Westland. The should be white men. lic infrastructure. Beyond that and we *.ning out as projected deficits could rise to $3 billion without a park just happens to be one of the best This rarely happens in practice, some­ enter the realm of government officials Replacement for the single business tax. offered anywhere. This mess will be times because of aptitude, social norms, acting as investment speculators who use '^ - Republicans in the Legislature have already signaled that taken care of, the park will again be used but many times because of the lack of tax dollars rather than private money. i$hey will not support a tax increase and Democrats will find it by all. It may take till all the tests come equal opportunity in education. The Detroit is a perfect example. For f^difficult to cut any deeper into state government, especially if back, but it will live again. affirmative action program, when decades, a "significant public invest­ fthey hope to achieve any of the programs outlined in So, here is a subject dear to my heart. I applied to college admissions, provided ment" has been made to fund Detroit's f Granholm's address. The Legislature is currently divided with attended Wayne-Westland schools. I an adjustment to equal out the bad pri­ renaissance. Billions of dollars have been * the Democrats controlling the House and the Republicans graduated from John Glenn High School mary and secondary education many used to fund projects such as the I controlling the Senate, setting up a classic case of legislative in 1975. Why do we never mention poor income students receive and give , Renaissance Center, the People Mover, them an opportunity, not an education, * gridlock. teachers? I had many favorites that Comerica Park and Ford Field, yet the but the opportunity to receive a college city continues, its downward slide. r Granholm repeated some common themes - creating pro­ changed my life. There was Mrs. Nelson at Elliott, Miss Berklich and Jim education. The work required to gradu­ Although it runs counter to his role as f-grams to attract new businesses especially in the life science Mcllvain at Adams, Tom Hamel, Jeff ate still needs to be done. ^ and alternative energy fields, promising not to cut the school chief lobbyist for cities, Gilmartin should Mate, the Leblanc Brothers, Mr. Ribits, consider another factor in Portland's suc­ I foundation grant for this year and increases for next school In one sense affirmative action is an Mr. Fowler at Stevenson, Chuck Gordon, American ideal. The last phrase in the cess. Every year since 1996, Oregon's I year and more investment in cities. Lloyd Carr, George Sommerman at pledge of allegiance, "with liberty and state and local tax burden has been lower She warned municipalities and school districts that they Glenn. But my favorite of all time has to justice for all," something we have all than Michigan's. In 2005, Michigan ': must move toward consolidation of programs or risk losing be Coach Dino DeLuca, he was at said daily in our primary education, calls ranked 17th while Oregon was 35th. • state funding. She suggested reforms in the criminal justice Adams. out for justice. Justice is the "principle of Michigan can retain and attract people " system to reduce the number of prisoners in the state's over- He helped me through a time in my moral rightness, equity" and "the quality by lowering taxes and eliminating regu­ , burdened and expensive prison system. She challenged other life that was very difficult. He talked to of being right and fair" (use any diction­ lations. Remove the obstacles that keep I cities to promote private/public partnerships to match the me everyday. In so many ways, he actual­ ary). business away and Michigan will become ; Kalamazoo Promise, a program by private contributors to ly cared about students. In my opinion, This begs the question of how could we attractive once again. * guarantee college tuitions for Kalamazoo students. Her No he should be in the Coaches Hall of pledge for one thing much of our lives Steve Sutton * Worker Left Behind proposal would provide unemployed Fame. If you did not know, they have one and then abandon the actions required Farminqton Hills «workers with free community college retraining using federal at Jake's in Wayne. to support our words. This is the essence * funding. Until this very day, whenever I see of these groups trying to rid us of affir­ " All of these programs spring from a basic Democratic prin- him, it is an honor. I walk up to him and mative action. These groups are truly un- I ciple, that when the economy is weak residents need govern- say, "Hi coach " and he always replies American. " ment more not less. "Somerville." I see him at every Glenn It comes as no surprise many football game. When someone like him Republicans support the elimination of We welcome your letters to the editor. Please I Bufrthe devil is in the details and in the ability to work include your name, address and phone number ;• toward compromises with, a Senate steeled against raising has such an impact on your life, he may affirmative action. The current party is not know it, but he is the best. He might for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 '• taxes. The governor has a tough selling season ahead. full of unqualified, misdirected, ill-con­ know it now. Thanks, Coach. ceived miscreants, including one of the words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and Having coached in the area myself for champions of the cause here in content. many years — football, baseball, basket­ Michigan, Mike Cox, our attorney gener­ ball — I can tell you another guy just like al, relic from the Engler administration. him — Todd DeLuca. He is one of the Looking at his record, he has not ren­ Letters to the editor best coaches I have ever seen as far as dered justice from his office, but a Westland Observer WESTLAND working with kids. Not yelling at them, Republican agenda, including eliminat­ 36251 Schoolcraft he works with them, he teaches. ing affirmative action. Livonia, Ml 48150 When most coaches are going crazy on Perhaps the next election, all voters PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY the sideline or in the dugout, not him. If should take action and affirm that we Fax: someone makes a mistake, he teaches. I don't need un-Americans in office in (734) 591-7279 think that is something that he has been Michigan. handed down from his dad, and I think if Frances Meese E-mail: Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill the people at Jake's want to do an induc- Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President Westland [email protected] General Manager Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry Managing Editor Advertising Director Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus "More and more trash continues to flood into Michigan every day because we're a cheap place to dump." Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, D-Westland, who supports raising the charge that trash companies pay to dump in Michigan. readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute to the business success of our customers. www.hometownlife.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, February 8,2007 (W) All Tax reform needs attention, mile in teacher's shoes

m writing in response to the editorial of hours at home, correcting papers, and not just from politicians Terry Johnson of Leonard, printed Jan. 11, planning/preparing every day! Weekends are 2007, in the Garden City Observer. also spent correcting and preparing, about 15- act: We need fundamental reforms in — if state aid were tied to proven efficien­ Needless to say many of my colleagues and 20 hours. This, too, is uncompensated time. how Michigan both spends and collects cies. myself were highly appalled and disappointed If you change grade levels, as I did this year, Four taxes — and we need these reforms • Critically examine public sector pay by the negative comments made about the moving to first grade, double the out-of- now. and benefits. Right now, Michigan taxpay­ teaching profession. school time. I must now learn a new curricu­ This is something of immediate concern ers are on the hook for $35 billion in Greediness, lack of compassion, and indif­ lum and prepare for a whole new set of state to all of us, and not just some obscure unfunded public-sector pension and health ference; teaching positions highly overrated standards. argument best left to academics and care costs. Local government costs in and require less education and brain power In total, jnost teachers have about eight bureaucrats. It's at the core of such living Michigan are hundreds of millions of dol­ than any other profession; excessive time off, weeks off a year. Most engineers and profes­ room issues as the rising costs of college, lars above those in many other states. personal and leisure"! I beg to differ, so please sionals have the same or more time off. Job how dependable our local cops and fire­ The difference? Michigan has binding allow me to express and prove my points! stress alone requires time to regroup and fighters are and the security of all our jobs. arbitration in contract disputes. That may I am a second career teacher. I have taught motivate us. Also most teachers have a second What to do? We have a work fine for Major League Baseball, but it in an elementary school for job, as I do. How many engineers and profes­ choice. We can keep stag­ is poor public policy, and we should con­ eight years, seven in sixth sionals have two jobs? gering along, patching the sider repealing the law that requires bind­ grade and this year in first Teaching children of today's world to be the state budget year after year, ing arbitration. grade. Upon securing my posi­ leaders of the future requires an exorbitant the quick-and-dirty way we B Sales tax: Lower the rate and broaden tion, the state required 15 days amount of compassion each day! We must patch potholes, repairs that the base. All but 11 states impose sales of professional development in reinvent ourselves, our skills, adjust lessons to somehow never seem to last taxes on more types of services than each of my first three years, on motivate students, and differentiate lessons to very long. Or we can truly Michigan — things like getting your lawn- top of the required five days student needs. We are expected to meet state1 transform the way our state mower fixed and cutting your hair. each year, mandatory for all curriculum and standardize testing require­ works. teachers. Often seminars are Significant sums could be raised by tax­ ments, while also teaching life skills as well. I Phil Cheryl paid for by the teachers and More and more, skills that were once taught To do that — to find a ing more items while lowering the rate, attended in the summer. Power solution that will last for perhaps from 6 percent to 5 percent. Park in the home have been abdicated to school, • The state also requires 18 and teachers. some time — will require B Business tax: Same refrain — lower additional college credit hours beyond the finding common ground, far away from the the rate, broaden the base. Fewer than 500 bachelor's degree during the first five years to The amount of "family issues" tossed in our. normal partisan, backstabbing Lansing Michigan businesses pay more than a third renew state certification. Once a second high­ laps to deal with can be overwhelming. politics. of the entire Single Business Tax. More er-level state certification is obtained, six col­ Emotionally impaired students are sent to us; We need to start talking about how to than 80,000 businesses pay none whatso­ lege credits every five years is required to with expectations to "fix" and "excel" in our ; get it done — and here are eight thorny ever. maintain state certification. On top of all this, classrooms. This doesn't include the children- ideas to jump-start the discussion: That's ridiculous. What's even more the federal government has added more edu­ that suffer from^aried disorders, such as • Reduce prison spending. The state ridiculous is that the Legislature repealed cational requirements as part of The Highly ADD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, etc., which are spends $1.9 billion a year to warehouse our main business tax last year (effective Qualified Teacher section of The No Child often left untreated. Teaching manners, char­ some 125,000 prisoners, parolees and pro­ this December) without having the slight­ Left Behind Act. acter building, handling conflict resolution bationers. The state spends another $1.9 est idea how to replace it. issues are a huge part of each day. People billion a year on community colleges and B Fix the income tax. By changing Be aware that the teachers, without reim­ accuse teachers of being "too hard," giving "too universities, educating around 300,000 deductions, Michigan could raise the state bursements, pay for all these educational much homework" and having "too high expect students. tax rate for those with the highest incomes. expectations. Yes, most, as in my district, tations," yet expect us to provide discipline Which is the better investment? Our They, in turn, would likely see little or no receive pay raises based on educational cred­ and structure to create high quality young incarceration rate is 40 percent higher actual tax increase because state taxes can its but the raise does not equal the cost of people. than neighboring states, in large part be written off on their federal returns. tuition, books and supplies. Don't misinterpret my comments, I love my because of the great number of folks serv­ Thirty-seven states do this now. I also spend a great deal of my own money job and my students, current and former. ing time for fairly small-time drug viola­ B Consider beverage taxes. Some states each year on class supplies and supplemental Knowing I can make a difference in a child's tions. tax beer at five times Michigan's rate of materials, as do most of my colleagues. My life is truly gratifying. The rewards of watch­ • Keep better score. Michigan automati­ two cents per bottle. Others raise signifi­ sixth-grade science and social studies books ing children learn and grow are immeasura- . cally sends billions in sales taxes straight cant cash through sales taxes on soda. It's are dated 1986 and 1989 respectively. New ble, but the requirements and expectations are to school districts and local governments. hard to imagine businesses leaving or materials are always needed to create exciting more demanding than the general public Wouldn't it be better to have a statewide avoiding Michigan because our taxes on and current lessons to teach children in better knows. Still not a day goes by that I regret my scorecard to measure what we spend and unhealthy beverages are too high. ways. decision to become a teacher, especially as a what we get back — and then reward local A paper containing full discussion of In addressing the comments of "excessive second career choice. efficiencies in budgets, staffing, pay and these ideas is online at www.thecenter- time off," I, like most of my colleagues, must Terry Johnson, engineer, I'd like to ask you, benefits? Money should follow results. formichigan.net. I'd welcome probing spend time packing up the room at the end of how much do you make, how much time off do • Erase unnecessary borders. Michigan questions, vigorous debate and improve­ the year. We usually begin preparing for the you get, how much time out of work do you has 83 counties, more than 1,200 town­ ment of these concepts. It's our collective next year in late June. Time is spent buying spend working? Also, how much do you spend ships, nearly 500 cities and villages with future. and preparing many items for the next year. on materials for your job? How much more fewer than 10,000 residents, more than Let's face it — and make it a better one Professional development seminars and class­ education beyond a bachelor's degree is 550 public school districts, more than 200 — by working together as citizens engaged es are attended. I begin cleaning, setting up expected in your position? charter schools and 57 intermediate school in making government work better for all my room, and preparing materials for the next If you think teaching is so easy, I invite you districts. That makes for a lot of bureau­ of us. class in mid-August. Summer vacation is to spend a week in my classroom, teaching, cracy and red tape — and despite a lot of about one month, rather than the three planning, preparing and evaluating my stu­ talk about cooperation, much duplicated Phil Power is president and founder of The Center months that the general public thinks. All this dents. bureaucracy remains. for Michigan, a moderate think-and-do tank based in is unpaid time for teachers. Walk a mile in our shoes, or give teachers a Enlightened school leaders have been Ann Arbor. The opinions and others expressed in his Personal time consists of three days per year break! calling for large-scale consolidation of columns do not represent official policy positions of in my district. Leisure time — What is that? business operations. That's an idea that The Center for Michigan. He welcomes reader com­ Like most teachers, I spend an extra hour or Cheryl Park is a first-grade teacher at Farmington could gain traction and save us all dough ment at [email protected]. two after school, then another one-three Elementary School in Garden City.

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BY JAY M. GROSSMAN and I think that amused him," youth, when he was my age me in terms of writing, he STAFF WRITER she said, looking back. "He and a fledgling reporter him­ used his early stories to illus­ was used to the adulation ... self just starting to sell his trate how you use what is She was a child, he was a for me it was just a job." first stories. I just think it around you to inspire your legend. brought him back." work. Valerie Danby-Smith was a A SIMPLE STORY • ••. Why the lasting popularity? "To be a writer, you don't 19-year-old reporter working Her relationship with the "It's something that absolutely need catastrophic events ... for a Belgium news service family took a turn after -dumbfounds me," she said, you take the little things in when she was assigned to Hemingway's death. She met "Hemingway seemed a fusion your life and go from there. interview Ernest Hemingway his youngest son, Gregory, at of the man and the work. You start with one true sen­ in May 1959. the funeral and later married When people read tence." The interview took place at him. Their marriage lasted 21 Hemingway, they're excited. They met in Spain, and a hotel in Madrid. At the time, years. What appears to be a simple parted there. The last time she hardly knew of the man Those experiences led her to story leaves so much unsaid, ... Valerie saw Ernest and his writings. write Running with the Bulls, so readers tend to put their Hemingway was in October "His books were banned in a personal memoir about her own experiences in there. . I960, He had returned to Irelandwhere'!grewtip,"she : life with the father and the "The otrier part is the mys- v Madrid and was editing a said. "So when I met him, he son. tic — people love piece he had written for Life was entirely different than "It was after Greg died that ..Hemingway's life. I can't tell magazine when she joined what I expected ... he was I decided to write the book," you' how many e-mails I him. much older. she said. "There was a certain receive from people who "He was very depressed and "I had one question at the amount of publicity, a number bought their 'Hemingway a little paranoid," she said of time, 'Mr. Hemingway, why is of people were trying to get in safari outfit,' or their the meeting. "At the time he it you have come to Spain for touch with me, and I just 'Hemingway deep sea fishing told me that he intended to the first time since the thought it was the time to sit equipment.' It's extraordinary. commit suicide — but he was Spanish Civil War. What made down and write the story." The man I knew was not a big a betting man, always hedging you come back?' He just In some ways, she was a showoff... he didn't want the his bets, and said if he looked at me and said, 'Well, I daughter to Hemingway; in world copying what he did." changed his mind he'd get was back in 1953 and again in other ways, a muse to inspire back to me," 1956 ...' and suddenly it was him. A BETTING MAN On July 2,1961, 'Oops, where do we go from "Almost everything you can , She talks about a writer Hemingway took his life by here?' So I had to improvise a say about him, you could who was confident in his way of shotgun. He was 61 little bit." almost say the exact opposite skills, a journalist with a nose years old. A friendship formed from ... but toward me he was very for news, whose tales always She was the daughter, he that meeting. Valerie became fatherly," she said. "He told me spoke of grace under pressure, was the legend. something of a personal secre­ what I ought to read, he .. whether it was about an "Writing well was the most tary to the Hemingway family, taught me how to shoot and ambulance driver, a safari or a important thing in his life," traveling with them over the how to deep sea fish. bullfight. Valerie Hemingway said of next several months through "The relationship was calm "He never underestimated her father-in-law. "He just Cuba, Spain and France. and peaceful, always learning his writing — he knew he was loved to tell a good story." Valerie Hemingway met Ernest Hemingway's youngest son, Gregory, at the "It wasn't such a big deal in and exploring. And I think a very good writer," she said. author's funeral and later married him. Their marriage lasted 21 years. my life meeting Hemingway this made him think of his "And when he was talking to [email protected] | (248) 901-2529

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BY ALEX LUNDBERG bar higher and she would con­ importance of education and STAFF WRITER tinue to pressure for better and her greater message about more schooling in the future. investing in the state. Gates In the governor's annual "We are going to provide said low cost of business — address to the legislature, com­ more funding for districts to lower taxes and lesser regula­ munities and school districts provide a whole day of pre­ tion — took a back seat to the looking for respite from school," she said. "For many availability of an educated shrinking funding got a young students, this is going to work force. Along the same glimpse of hope with a condi­ mean doubling their early edu­ liri^s, she said good roads and; tion; show proof you're trying cation. We are also going to fix stable communities were inte- - to curb costs and the cash an absurd law and require all gral to building an attractive faucet will open again. students to attend school until business environment. .. ^ In her State of the State they are 18 years old." The end of the speech was ;.,* address, Gov. Jennifer dominated by the state's budget" Granholm outlined a way for EDUCATION A MAJOR FOCUS deficit. She said the "$2 billion : communities to see state- Education was a major focus hole" in the state's financial pic-';' shared revenues and per-pupil of the speech. She said the first ture had grown to $3 billion and; foundation grants rise while Michigan Promise Scholarship no change in state or national threatening that failure to winners will be attending col­ economics would fill it. With 40 '• adopt her plan would surely lege this coming fall. While percent less revenue than her have consequences. they would be turning good predecessors, budget cutting "I propose changes to rev­ test scores into cash for higher will not correct the problem. ," enue sharing for cities and education, a short window "Cuts are a piece of the soluf - townships. To see more fund­ would also open for unem­ tion, reorganization is another ' ing they will have to show ployed and downsized workers piece," Granholm said. "On ; they're consolidating to save to get retrained as well. Thursday I will present a taxpayers' money. It's simple, Gov. Jennifer Granholm presents the State of the State address. On the left is Speaker of the House Andy Dillon of "For the next three years, budget that will have cuts, show consolidation and we'll Redford and on the right.is Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop of Rochester. Behind the governor, and hidden from there will be a one-time offer reorganization and revenues ''".- show them the money," view, is Lt. Gov. John Cherry. for free community college for that will be simple, fair and :. Granholm said. "We'll also ask workers going back to school progressive. Some businesses ' school districts to cut costs by mon sense way to save money." the carrot or suffer the stick — see a funding cut in the com­ for retraining and degrees," will pay their fair share; th<§se - consolidating at the county or The governor said it doesn't she made it clear that consolida­ ing year and went further to Granholm said. "This will be paying too much will pay less." regional level. The budget I make sense for 10 districts to tion was the way communities say that 2008 would see an paid for with federal dollars." The state's financial woes, \ will submit a year from now buy the same software individu­ would see their funding rise. increase. Granholm said the She quoted Microsoft she vowed, was something sh« will penalize those districts ally when they could save money At the same time, she made recently released MEAP scores Chairman Bill Gates to illus­ would not pass on to the next who do not embrace this com- by buying it together. Reach for a pledge that schools will not showed the value of setting the trate her point about the governor. Legislators will wait and see on governor's budget proposal

Legislators from both parties ment restructuring. But I just think the speech had already taken place and Republican on the House "I think it is important to t were taking a wait and see atti­ New House Speaker Andy showed to me a gigantic dis­ there was so little cutting left Transportation Committee, work together, but as we move; tude Wednesday following Dillon, D-Redford, released a connect between the average to do," he said. said he agreed with the gover­ forward, I'm going to vote my " Gov. Jennifer Granholm's State statement praising Granholm Michigan family and the aver­ But state Rep. John Pastor, nor on "investing in Michigan." district, and it is clear my con­ of the State address. "for unveiling a bold plan to age business owner that I've R-Livonia, a member of the "As we examine ways to solve stituents don't want to raise Democrats were generally make Michigan a magnet of never seen in state govern­ Tax Policy Committee, is skep­ the $800 million budget taxes," Patterson said. upbeat about Granholm's 21st century jobs." ment." tical of increasing taxes to deficit, all sides must come Sen. Glenn Anderson, D- vision for the state but wanted "Democrats in the House Freshman state Rep. Marc solve the state's problems. together and work to create a Westland, supported to see the details in her state and the governor are commit­ Corriveau, D-Northville, "Taxing our way out of the thriving Michigan," LaJoy said. Granholm's job proposals. budget, scheduled for release ted to tackling Michigan's chal­ praised Granholm's speech. current budget crisis is not a "This is a critical time in terms "The governor put forth an : today. Republicans said they lenges head on," Dillon said. "It is clear that Michigan is permanent fix/'h e said. "We of fixing and developing the aggressive plan to manage our wanted to work with the gover­ "Tonight, the governor shared facing serious challenges need to focus on reforming new state budget." . state's budget crisis while con­ nor but don't support tax some bold ideas for how we right now, and I applaud Gov. bureaucracy to create a small­ In language similar to tinuing to invest in the people increases. can act today for a stronger Granholm for bringing bold er, more efficient government. Pastor's, LaJoy advocated more that make Michigan great," The differences suggest the tomorrow." ideas to the table to tackle Despite an ever-decreasing cuts in government spending Anderson said in a statement. difficulties ahead as the gover­ He praised the governor for there challenges head on," population, we have an without increasing taxes. "The big stories tonight - nor and state Legislature work making "tough cuts" in govern­ Corriveau said in a state­ increasingly large government. Sen. Bruce Patterson (R- promise zones, worker retrain­ to deal with the state's $800 ment spending but he did not ment. "We cannot relay on We need to live within our . Canton) praised the style of ing - those are issues that I million deficit and find a address possible tax increase the solutions of yesterday to means and protect funding for Granholm's speech but ques­ fought for in my campaign and replacement for the state's sin­ proposals. solve the state's problems our priorities. We can properly tioned why she signed, by her my tenure in the House. I look! gle business tax, scheduled to But Senate Majority Leader today." prioritize and fund programs admission, 94 business tax forward to working with the sunshine by the end of the Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, In a telephone interview without further burdening cuts over the past four years governor and my colleagues to; year. while pledging to work with Wednesday, Corriveau said he Michigan's taxpayers." and then complains about lack make these programs that will In her speech, Granholm the governor, said he was dis­ was inspired by Granholm's State Rep. Phil LaJoy, R- of funding. He said he is strengthen our workforce and said that cuts in government appointed in her speech. vision but was taking a wait Canton, top-ranking- opposed to raising taxes. create jobs a reality." spending alone won't be "I still am shocked by the and see approach on taxes enough to correct the state's speech," he said. "I really until he sees the budget pro­ fiscal problems. Following the expected the governor to come posal being released today. recommendations of her emer­ before the state to give a can­ Corriveau said he has been gency Financial Advisory did assessment.... To me it attending "budget boot camp" Panel, Granholm's budget is wasn't realistic at all. ... trying to learn about areas expected to include spending "I appreciate the fact that where spending can be cut. cuts, tax increases and govern­ she's identified some concerns. "I found out so much cutting

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Tickets are $12, $10 Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 Five pella arrangements of well-known 10 a.m. until the 7 p.m. Benediction 455-5395 to make an appointment or seniors and age 16 and under. Mile, Livonia. Feb. 28 Lenten Service songs. service. For information, call (734) Love's Secrets just drop in. Refreshments available. Call (248) Project will be fun jobs around the* For more information, call (313) 865- 261-5331. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, February 8,15, and Pasties fund-raiser 569-0965 for more information. To church. (734) 464-0211. 6300 Ext. 227, or send e-mail to Worship services 22, at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Pasties are $3 each and can be reserve a slot for open mic, call (248) Young people's ministry Cathed ra I Co ncertstyah oo.com. Doors All are welcome to attend worship Farmington Road, north of Six Mile, ordered by calling Newburg United 626-4650. Burning Questions on the last open at 3 p.m. on the day of the con­ service at St. Paul's Presbyterian Livonia. The series examines Pope Methodist Church at (734) 422-0149. Ministry to the Sick Wednesday of each month, Feb. 28,6 cert. Church, Five Mile and Inkster roads, Benedict XVI's encyclical, Deus Caritas There will be someone to take your Join Msgr. John Kasza as he speaks p.m. potluck or just come, we have Tiny Tots Preschool Livonia. Service is held at 10 a.m. Est - God is Love. Discover the order 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday- about the church's ministry to the food, 7 p.m. The Gathering with music, Open registration begins March 14, at every Sunday with an education hour Church's philosophical world-view of Wednesday, Feb. 13-14. Call in orders sick, highlighting the premise of his sharing, celebration, at Unity of • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 all for ages at 9 a.m. Call (734) 422- -•' love and explore the relation of only. Do not leave orders on answer­ new book, Understanding Livonia, 28660 Five Mile, between Five Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0211. • 1470. Church and state, charity and justice ing machine. Orders faxed, e-mailed Sacramental Healing: Anointing and Inkster and Middlebelt. Call (734} 421- Unity of Livonia or left on answering machine will be 1760. as iove is expressed in action. Call Viaticum, 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb.18, in the ONGOING Services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (734) 425-5950, ext. 203 to obtain ignored. Fellowship Hall at St. Aidan Catholic Divorce recovery Sundays at 28660 Five Mile, between your copy of the encyclical. Read arti­ Pick up times are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Church, 17500 Farmington Road, Workshop 7-9:30 p.m. began Thursday, Worship service Middlebelt and Inkster roads. Call cles 1-8 before our first session. Thursday, Feb. 22, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Livonia. Kasza's book will be available Feb. 1 and continues every Thursday Ail are welcome to attend 11 a.m. wor­ (734)421-1760. Valentine card party Friday, Feb. 23, at the church, 36500 for purchase and signing. Those who for seven weeks, presented by Single ship service Sundays, at Good Shabbat services ' •• 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at S.S. Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. Order early. are involved in any way with ministry Point Adult Ministries (30 years and Shepherd Reformed Church, 6500 N. • The doors of Congregation Beit Simon and Jude Church, 32500 . Only 1000 pasties will be made for the to the sick will especially want to older) at Ward Presbyterian Church Wayne at Hunter, Westland. Join us at Kodesh, a Conservative synagogue at Palmer, Westland. Door, table prizes, church fund-raiser. come. All are welcome. For more 4000 Six Mile, west of Haggerty, 7 p.m. Tuesdays in November and 31840 W, Seven Mile, between information, call (734) 425-5950. • 50-50. Light meal and snacks. Bring Religious talk Northvilie. Registration closes after December as Pastor Louise Monacelli Farmington and Merriman, Livonia, • your friends and play cards and Persecution in the Land of our Savior Concert second week. Cost is $30 pre-registra,- introduces The Jesus Experience, a are open to the Jewish community of ; games of your choice. Tickets $8 at by Rev. Canon Nairn Ateek, director of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church's tion, $35 at door, $15 repeat partici­ series of videos offering insight into southeastern Michigan. Call (248) 477- the door. Proceeds go to the 8uilding The Sabeel Liberation Theology Music Ministry Department is excited pants with their manual from previ­ the people and situations God used to 8974. Fund. For information, call (734) 722- Center in Jerusalem, 6:30 p.m. to have the privilege to once again ous workshop, If you're experiencing expand the church around the world. Bet Chaverim 1314. Thursday, Feb. 15, at First Presbyterian host the Light Metal Band Brass the emotional pain of divorce, no For more information, call (734) 721- Services are open to ail living in the Blood drive Church, 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham. Quintet 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at the matter how recent or long ago it hap­ 0800. western counties including Canton, pened, this workshop will help you American Red Cross holds a blood Sponsored by Friends of Sabeel-North church, 14175 Farmington Road, north Worship services Plymouth, Livonia, and Northvilie. The heal. Free childcare. Call (248) 374- . drive 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, American-Detroit Group. of I-96, Livonia. Sunday Worship services are 8 a.m. congregation follows traditions of 5920. .' Feb. 11, in the Parish Hall at St. Edith VBS preview Brass concert (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (contem­ Reform Judaism. Interfaith families ' Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh, Preview the offerings for this sum­ Got the winter blues? Do you love the Grief support porary). Sunday School S Aduit Bible welcome to attend services at 321S. Livonia. Walk-ins welcome. Call (734) mer's Vacation Bible Schools 8 a.m. to sound of a brass band? The Light For widowed men and women in ail Study at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Grace Ridge, south of Cherry Hill, Canton. 464-1222. 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Ward Metal Band Brass Quintet Concert per­ stages of grief, covers copings with Lutheran Church, 46001 Warren, Call (734) 646-3864 for information or New production Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, forms at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, in tlie loss of a spouse, loneliness and other between Canton Center and Beck, visit www.betchaverim.com. The Wellspring Players present the west of Haggerty, Northvilie. View sanctuary at Christ Our Savior issues dealing with grief, began 1-3 Canton. For information, call (734) Detroit World Outreach debut of "The Sojouner and the exhibits and demonstrations from Lutheran Church, 14175 Farmington p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 and runs for six 637-8160. A nondenominational church with cut­ Wanderer in the Land of IT" 10 a.m. national publishers, expand your skills Road, north of i-96, Livonia. This pro­ weeks, at St. Columban Parish Center, Worship service ting edge drama productions, ener­ Sunday, Feb. 11, at Wellspring Church, by attending four of 20 workshops on fessional brass quintet is one of the 1775 Melton, north of 14 Mile, between At 10:30 a.m. Sundays at New gized contemporary music, high-tech 36350 W. Eight Mile, Farmington Hills. timely topics including how to organ­ most sought after brass quintets in Woodward and Coolidge, Birmingham. Beginnings United Methodist Church, video and lighting, programs for kids Written by Tony Blauvelt, the play ize a VBS, plan a youth camp week, the Detroit area. Formed in 1989, the A $20 fee for materials is payable at 16175 Delaware at Puritan, Redford. and teens, for college students, sin­ weaves the stories of two people. The administer backyard Bible club, and quintet consists of two trumpets, first meeting. To register, call (248) Congregation is hearing lessons from gles, married adults and seniors. community is welcome. For informa­ make and take puppetry. Registration horn, trombone, and tuba. They will 540-9848 or (586) 795-0477 by Feb. 2, I Peter. For more information, call Services are at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. tion, call (248) 442-0412. ' fee is $35 by Jan. 17, $40 by Feb. 13, , be performing a variety of music Presented by Widowed Friends of the (313) 255-6330. Sunday (6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of $45 at door, $20 teen through college including Classical, 19th Century Education pilgrimage Archdiocese of Detroit. Adult literacy classes the month), Sunday school for all students, and includes lunch. Puppet American, Patriotic, Ragtime, and The third annual education pilgrimage Bible study Available for those wishing to improve ages at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9 workshop is $25 extra. This event is Jazz. of faith and hope to El Salvador is The Gospels and You Bible Study their reading and writing skills. Open a.m. and 7 p.m. Call (313) 255-2222. non-denominational and open to the The concert is free and open to the being organized by Our Lady of Good began 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at The to adults age 18 and over. Trained Trinity Episcopal Church Basilica of St. Mary Orthodox Church tutors available for day and evening Sunday Services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., activity center on the lower level, hours. Call (734) 421-0472. Leave your Wednesday service at 6:15 p.m., Bible 18100 Merriman, Livonia. No charge. name and phone number and some­ Studies and Worship Center for all The study focuses on applying the one will be in contact with you. ages, at 11575 Belleville Road, (four Gospel of St. Luke to daily life, Ladies Bible studies miles south of Michigan Avenue), *v** 4* Sessions will be led by Rev. George Began Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Detroit Belleville. Parents with Young Children Shalhoub and Jim King, the church's First Church of the Nazarene, 21260 Bible Study at 6 p.m. Sundays, director of youth and outreach min­ Haggerty, Northvilie. Call (248) 348- includes dinner and child care. Call * H02*U istry. For information and to register, 7600. (734) 699-3361. cail (734) 422-0010. • Women of the Word offer the Life Shabbat Rocks Grief workshop Change Study of the book of Genesis A musical celebration precedes tradi­ •A From Grief to New Hope began 7-8:45 by NavPress from 9:30-11:15 a.m. ($15 tional Shabbat service once a month p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, and continues for registration feed includes interde­ at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 > 1 -mail: oeobte@hornetownlife.»m eight weeks, at Ward Presbyterian nominational materials and free child Middlebelt in Farmington Hills. For Church 4000 Six Mile, west of care for ages through 5, and a study more information, call (248) 851-5100 Haggerty, Northvilie. For those griev­ of the Patriarchs by Beth Moor from or visit www.adatshalom.org. ing the loss of a loved one, it is nor­ 6:45-8:15 p.m. ($20 fee and no child English classes care). HANNA JOSEPHINE IVAN S. DOCTOR mal to feei overwhelmed, angry and Conversational English as a Second alone. Advance registration appreciat­ Personal ministry Language classes are being offered Age 82, February 5, 2007. Beloved "JO" ZACK ed. For more information, call Carol husband of Katherine for 59 years. Due Season Christian Church is a non- for adults of all ages and back­ Age 79, February 5, 2007, of Beverly Jacoby at (248) 374-5966. grounds at 7 p.m. Monday and Hills. Beloved wife of Tom for 56 Loving father of Kurt (Kate) and denominational, multicultural, full years. Loving mother of Tom, Jr. grandfather of Caroline. Loving Sunday service gospel church that offers Sunday wor­ Tuesday at Christ Our Savior Lutheran father of Gregory (Bernadine) and (Cyndi), Bill, Mike (Kathy), Patty AH are welcome to attend worship ship services at 10 a.m. and Tuesday Church, 14175 Farmington Road, grandfather to Michael, Rachel, Ghesquiere (C.J.) and Kathy Kupelian Livonia. Tutors will work on a one-to- Jeremy and Stefanie. Memorial serv­ service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the sanc­ night Bible study at 7:15 p.m. Services (Peter) and the late Mary Anne. Dear are currently held at Stevenson High one ratio to help students better grandmother of Katie, Kristen, ice Saturday, Februrary 10th at 11:00 tuary at St. Paul's Presbyterian Andrew, Jay, Colin, Kyle and Lauren. a.m., Northbrook Presbyterian Church, 27475 Five Mile, one block School on Six Mile, west of Farmington understand and speak the English lan­ Funeral services have been held. Church, 22055 West Fourteen Mile west of inkster, Livonia. For more Road, Livonia. Ail are welcome. For guage. No charge. To register, call Road at Lahser, Beverly Hills, Memorial tributes to Seasons Hospice, information, call (734) 422-1470. information, call (248) 960-8063 or (734) 525-0191 or (734) 522-6830. 2735 John R., Ste 100, Madison visit www.DueSeason.org. Heights, MI 48071. A.J. Desmond & LORRAINE KAY PHILLIPS MICHAEL H. McNALLY Bible study series Sunday school Sons 248-549-0500 Age 47, formerly of Livonia. Beloved Age 51, of Flushing, formerly of St. Theodore Catholic Church presents Farmington Women Aglow Congregation Beit Kodesh, at 31840 View obituary and share memories at: wife, mother, grandmother passed Livonia, died Thursday, February 1, the Catholic Interpretation of the Meets from 5-8 p.m. on the second Seven Mile, between Farmington and www.DesmondFuneraiHome .com away peacefully at her home in 2007 at him home. Michael loved lit­ Book of Revelation beginning 7-9 p.m. Tuesday of the month at the Merriman, Livonia, is registering chil­ Minnesota on January 30, 2007. erature, writing and listening to his Thursday, Jan. 11, and continuing for Farmington Community Library, 32737 dren, age 4 and up, for Sunday school. JOSEPH D. GITRE Survived by her husband of 26 years, eclectic music collection. One of his eight weeks, at the church, 8200 N. W. 12 Mile. For more information, call Financial assistance available. Special January 26, 2007, Age 79 Resident of Rusty, daughters Melissa, Jennifer proudest achievements was hitchhik­ Birmingham for many years. Brother and Rebecca, grandsons Taylor and ing 10,000 miles throughout the U.S. Wayne Road, Westland. For more infor­ Linda Boone at (248) 476-1053. discounts for new members. For more of James R. Gitre and the late Dylon, parents Betty Lou and Merle and the seven Canadian provinces. He mation, call (734) 425-7310. Scripture studies information, call (248) 477-8974. Neidigh, brother, David, and sister attended the University of Michigan Rosemary Moynihan, Jerry L. and Scripture study From 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in the lower Services John F. Also survived by many loving Lynn Aittama. Memorials to Multiple and was a loyal Wolverine. He was a level of Our Lady of Loretto Church, St. John Lutheran Church (23225 Gill nieces, nephews and cousins. Sclerosis Society. member of U.A.W. Local 598. After a Board the Starship Evangelize, seek Memorial service Friday, Feb. 9th long career at Willow Run, he retired out and explore new worlds of scrip­ Six Mile and Beech Daly, Redford. Call Road, Farmington Hills) invites the 11am at Holy Name Church, 630 ? from Flint Truck and Bus in 2000. Left ture study - The Book of Numbers -10 (313) 534-9000. community to a new worship service Harmon at Woodland, Birmingham. to cherish his memory: wife Mary a.m. Tuesdays through May at St. at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Also, Sunday (Dutkowski); mother Ann McNally; TOPS Memorial tributes to U of D Jesuit Prisciiia Church, 19120 Purlingbrook, traditional worship services are at High School and Academy, 8400 S. iVfay You sisters Kathleen (David) Summer, Stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Cambridge, Detroit, MI 48221 A.J. Colleen (Bill) Cruger; brother Frank Livonia. For information, call Mary the group meets at 7 p.m. every 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; contemporary Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. Find McNally (Kartika); Friends may visit Rice at (734) 522-1095. Thursday evening at St. Thomas a' service is at 9:50 a.m.; and Sunday View obituary and share memories at the family 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Becket Church, 555 S. Lilley, Canton. school hour for all ages is at 9:45 a.m. www.DesmondFuneraiHome .com Comfort in February 9 at Reigle Funeral Home Call (248) 474-0584 for more informa­ Sunset Chapel, 5501 W. Pierson Rd., UPCOMING Weigh-in is from 6:15-6:55 p.m. It is a JFamily JPL Flushing, MI. The funeral service will weight support group that encour­ tion. LESLIE J. ALLEN be Saturday, February 10 at noon at the Book fair ages members to lose weight sensibly Single Point Ministries funeral home. In lieu of flowers, dona­ Age 37, died January 3i, 2007 at her JFriendsF^ and keep it off. For more information, For ages 30 and older, join more than tions may be made to the University of Scholastic Book Fair returns the residence in Hotly. Ms. Alien was a call Mary at (734) 394-1328. graduate of Livonia Churchill High L Michigan, National Audubon Society, evening of Friday, March 9, at Holy 350 single adults at 11:30 a.m. Sundays School. She is survived by her parents, or a charity of one's choice. Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Learner's Bible study for fellowship and related topics in Kenneth & Ruth Allen and four sib­ Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0211. At 7 p.m. Mondays, in Room A101,at Knox Hail at Ward Evangelical lings: Kevin Allen, Thomas (Sheryl) Church members as well as the gener­ Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, Allen, Susan (Scott) Sather and Margaret (James) Neve. The family al public are invited to the book fair Six Mile, Northvilie. Call (248) 374- Northvilie. Coffee, doughnuts, conver­ will receive friends 10 a.m. Saturday, OBITUARY being held in conjunction with a pasta 5920. sations are present. Call (248) 374- February 10,2007 at Rosedale Garden supper and magic show. Church service 5920. Tennis continues from 1-5 p.m. Presbyterian Church until time of POLICY Lenten symposium Loving God by loving people, meets at Saturdays and Sundays, and 4-7 p.m. ..memorial services at 11 a.m.. A lunch­ The first five "billed" lines of weekdays any time the weather is eon at the church will follow the serv­ The Path to Sanctity 9 a.m. to 3:30 10 a.m. Sunday at Westwood an obituary are published at above 45 degrees, at Rotary Park, Six ices. In lieu of flowers, memorial con­ no cost. All additional lines p.m. Saturday, March 10, at St. Community Church, 6500 N. Wayne tributions to Genesys Hospice, The will be charged at $4 per line. Anastasia Catholic Church, 4571 John Road at Hunter, Westland. Doughnuts • Mile and Hubbard, Livonia. Michigan Humane Society or the s R,. Troy, Cost is $40 per person, $20 and coffee served. Call (734) 254- •church would be appreciated. You may place a picture of Bible talks TIMMY VACHON your loved one for an student. For more information, call 0093, 4 p.m. Sundays at the Friendship February 5, 2007, age 7. Beloved son additional cost of only $6. (313) 277-8905 or (248) 625-2461, or Senior activities Center, 1119 Newburgh, Westland. Call STEPHEN JAMES LABUHN of Marc ¥Rogie" and Anne. Symbolic emblems may be visit the Web site at www.holyirinitya- (734)728-9157. Age 32, of West Palm Beach, FL Cherished brother of Charlotte and his Gathering for seniors 50 years and included at no cost (example: postolate.com. Registration begins at passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 in twin, Mary Claire. Grandson of Ed American Flags, religious older at 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday Worship services 7:30 a.m., Holy Mass at 9 a.m. West Palm Beach, FL. A native of and Lots Girardot an'd Maurice and symbols, etc.) of every month at Riverside Park All are welcome to attend worship Detroit, MI, he moved to West Palm Irene Vachon. Nephew of Ed and Lisa Featuring direct from Rome Rev. Msgr. Church of God, 11771 Newburgh at services 10 a.m. Sundays at St. Paul's Beach in 1999 from Rochester Hills, Girardot, Julie and Brian Fitzpatrick, Robert Sarno, Official of the Plymouth, Livonia. For more informa­ MI. He was a nurse at Columbia the late Tim Girardot, Jane Munson, Deadlines: Presbyterian Church, Five Mile and Congregation for the Causes of Saint tion, call (734) 464-0990. Put together Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL and Claire and Pete Baenen, John Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday Inkster roads, Livonia. For more infor­ he also worked at the Port St. Lucie Girardot, Guy and Dianne Vachon, Wednesday Noon for Thursday in Vatican City speaking on Holiness: a salad dish and come out and meet mation, cail (734) 422-1470. Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, FL. The Way of Life. Paul and Sheryl Vachon, Maureen Obituaries received alter these deadlines other seniors. Lunch is served fol­ The Gap Survivors include his mother and Vachon, Philip Vachon, Laura Vachon, will be placed in the next available issue. lowed by fellowship with some games father, Gerald and Marion Labuhn of and Francie and Scott Smith. Also Cathedral Cultural Series A new youth Sunday School (God Hope Sound, FL, a brother, Craig survived by 19 first cousins, many, Presents a concert by the award win­ and stories. Always Present) at Garden City e-mail your obit to Labuhn of Naperville, IL and his many friends including his first grade ning ensemble amarcord 4 p.m. Church activities Presbyterian Church, 1841 Middlebelt, grandfather, Kenneth Labuhn of oeo b its@hom ato wnl if e, com class at St. Hugo of the Hills, and his Sunday, March 11, at Cathedral of the St. James Presbyterian Church offers south of Ford Road. Lessons are Warren, MI. Visitation will be dog, Hoover. The family had asked or fax to: Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 taught using various media, comput­ Wednesday, Feb. 7th from 6-8 p.m. everyone to join them in the celebra­ Attn: Obits c/o Charoiette Wilson a Thursday dinner at 6 p.m. for $5 Woodward at Trowbridge, Detroit. ers, storytelling, games, cooking, and Thurs., Februrary 8th from 1-3 tion of their dear boy Timmy's life on 734-953-2232 prepared by Susan Navarro, The p.m. at Young & Prill Funeral Home music and art, and a small theater Thursday, February 8, at 10 AM for For more information call: Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door Cookie Lady, followed by Bible study in Stuart, FL. Funeral services will be Mass at St. Hugo of the Hills Church, and available online at at 7 p.m. and Chancel Choir rehearsal complete with popcorn-making held Thursday, February 8th at 3:00 2215 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills. Charoiette Wilson http://CathedralConcerts.tix.com, by at 8 p.m.; Thrift store is open from 10 machine. Adult Bible study at 8:30 p.m. at Young & Prill Funeral Home, In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes 734-953-2070 Stuart, FL. Contributions can be made may be made to the Timmy Vachon or Liz Keiser calling 1-800-595-4T1X (4849), by mail­ a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday; 10 a.m. a.m. with a traditional service and The to Palm Beach County Humane Scholarship-and Charitable Fund, c/o 734-953-2067 ing a self-addressed stamped enve­ women's study group second Gap at 10 a.m: Child care available. Society, 3200 N. Military Trail, West 30700 Telegraph Road, Suite 3475, or toil free lope and check or money order - Saturday of the month, and Sunday Mustard Seed contemporary service Palm Beach, FL 33409 in Stephen's Bingham Farms, MI 48025. A. J. 866-818-7653 payable to Cathedral Cultural Series, worship at 10 a.m. (nursery available) memory. Arrangements are under the Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. to 9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Ml direction of Young & Prill funeral View obituary and share memories at ask for Char or Liz and children's class at 10:15 a.m. at PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE Home in Stuart, FL. www.DesmondFuneraIHome.com wvfw.ftometownllfe.com RELIGION CALENDAR Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, February 8,2007 (*) A15

of Eight Mile. Come when you can, leave 15089 Newburgh, Livonia. Come to the back Adat Shalom First Baptist Church, 300 Wiilits, one block north CALENDAR when you must. For more information, call of the church, enter entrance No. 2. For more Synagogue services at 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. of Maple, one block west of Old Woodward. FROM PREVIOUS PAGE (248) 924-2779. information, call Grace at (734) 464-1896, - and 9 p.m. Saturday,; 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Parking adjacent to church's north entrance. at 6 p.m. with refreshments served afterward. Contemporary service Shirley at (734) 464-3656, or Geri at (734) weekdays; and 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Adat Addiction No More . Call (734) 42V7620. New informal service in a casual environ­ 464-8906. Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Do you have any addictive behavior problems Qigong ment 6 p.m. Sunday at Garden City Women of the Word Farmington Hills. For more information, call - drugs, alcohol, overeating, gambling, etc.? The ancient form of Chinese energetic medi­ Presbyterian Church, 1841 Middlebelt, south Tuesday Ladies Bible Study from 9:30-11:15 (248) 851-5100. Come to the meeting 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday in cine. A safe and effective way to rid the body of Ford. Fellowship hour after services a.m. Tuesdays, at Detroit First Church of the Welcome to the church Room 202 at Detroit World Outreach, 23800 W. of toxic pathogens and years of painful emo­ including 10 a.m. traditional. Call (734) 421- Nazarene, 21260 Haggerty, north of Eight Would you like to know more about the Chicago, Redford. For more information, call tions. Learn the art of natural movement and 7620, Mile. $15 registration fee includes interde­ Catholic Church? Are you already baptized (313) 255-2222, Ext. 244. breath to cultivate vital life energy. Classes Trinity Episcopal Church nominational study materials. Child care Catholic and have been away from the Wednesday Evening Prayer at livonia Unity, 28660 Five Mile. Monday - Sunday worship 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Bible available for children through age 5. For church? Now is the time to inquire about At 7 p.m. Wednesday. This is not a structured movement Qigong, 7-8:30 p.m.; Thursday - studies Sundays at 8:50 a.m. and Wednesdays more information, call (248) 348-7600. coming into the church or returning to the service but an open time of praying silently Qigong meditation, 10-11:15 a.m., and Friday - . at 9:30 a.m., at the church 11575 Belleville New modern-style worship community of believers. Call Our Lady of and aloud together as well as responding to Therapeutic Qigong, 7-8:30 p.m. Call (810) Road, four miles south of Michigan Avenue, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 Sorrows at (248) 615-5574 for more informa­ personal requests, at Nardin Park United 813-4073 for more information or send e-mail Belleville. Cali (734) 699-3361. Farmington Road, Livonia, just north of i-96, tion. Methodist Church, 29887 W, 11 Mile, to [email protected]. New contemporary service presents a modern-style worship service. The Self-help groups Farmington Hills. Call (248) 476-8860. Worship services 9 a.m. on the last Sunday of the month, at multimedia service is informal, using modern Local church provides space for self-help Single Point Walking Club At 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays with an educa­ Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church, 9601 and praise music, led by vocalists and vari­ groups. Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step pro­ Meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in the tion hour from 9:30-10:40 a.m. at Prince of Hubbard, Livonia. A group of church mem­ ous instruments. Dramas, led by the mem­ gram for eating disorders, meets at 7 p.m. Single Point office at Ward Evangelical Peace Lutheran Church, 37775 Palmer, bers present a short drama on a theme rele­ bers, are often a part of this service. The Tuesdays and Thursdays. Alcoholics Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, WestSand. Social hour follows each service. vant to the season, a church event or cur­ service is held at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday, Anonymous, a 12-step program for alcohol- Northville. All fitness levels welcome. Single Call (734) 722-1735. rent newsworthy situation. For more informa­ between the traditional services at 8:15 a.m. related problems, meets at 8 p.m. Point Ministries (ages 30 and up) offers 45 Community Bible study tion, call (734)422-0494. and 11 a.m. Sunday School, youth and adult Wednesdays and at 7 p.m. Saturdays. Sex and ministries for singles including Men's Studying the Book of Corinthians, breakfast Prayer group Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Love Addicts Anonymous, a 12-step program Fellowship, Women's Fellowship and PACs •_ at 7 a.m. for Bible study from 8-9 a.m. at the Join in 7 p.m. Thursdays for music, singing, Sunday. For information, call Linda Holiman, for co-dependency and destructive relation­ (People Active in Christian Study) Bible study Kerby Coney island, Haggerty Road just north prayer and friendship at St. Edith Church, Outreach director, at (734) 522-6830. ship problems, meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at group. Call (248) 374-5920.

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Jesus Chris "More than Sundau Services" Pastors Robert F Bayei and Anthonv Creeden Worship Service Pastor David Washington "Where the Word is Relevant, 9:00, 10:30 & 11:00 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH andThe CCF Family • Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs People are Loved and Christ is the Key" "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" like to • Excellent Music Ministries GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR Join us for Worship Service at 10:30am • Small Groups For Every Age • Outreach Opportunities LUTHERAN CHURCH &SCHC L Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation: 9:00am Pastor: between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So. Redford • 313-937-2 Located at 8775 Ronda Drive, Canton, Ml, 48187 Dr. Dean Klump 313-532-2266 REDFORD TWP. Rev. Jonathan Manor, Sr. Pastor Associate Pastor: Rev. David Wichert 734-422-0149 Between Haggerty Road and Liiley Road Worship Service Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship SW corner of Joy Road and Ronda Drive First United Methodist Church and 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Ji of Plymouth Sunday School Education Hour 9 ;45a.m. 734-404-2480 ^' 45201 rinilli Territorial Rood Sunday School 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. www.CantonCF.orq 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. Christian School , ' (West of Sheldon Road) Nursery Provided Pre-Kindergarten-8th Grade It's not about Religion, it's about Reiationshlos. i (734) 453-5280 RPV Martha M Woillpy The Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Senior Pastor For more information call ii www.pfumc.orq c.org The Rev. Dr. victor F, Halboth, Assistant Pastor 313-937-2233

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Metro Airport December BY JULIE BROWN event has begun and will con­ Cranbrook Institute of information. A strong December helped zation plans to return to prof­ STAFF WRITER tinue until March 5, or until Science offers a day of guest The event will feature some Detroit Metropolitan Wayne itability. More passengers per capacity is reached. speakers and hands-on work­ 45-50 presenters, to show County Airport (DTW) finish available seats on those airlines Girls will learn about Walker cited the problem shops focusing on careers in " girls that women can succeed. 2006 with nearly 36 million and additional service on other math- and science-related of girls dropping out of math math, and science. "We want to show them total passengers. carriers brought passenger careers at an upcoming con­ and science courses around Formerly titled "Yes You women can work in the field ^ December's 2,918,978 pas­ numbers up to within 1.1 per­ ference, EXPLORATHON. middle school age, in part Can," EXPLORATHON takes of science, be creative, be r sengers topped December cent of DTvVs record year. The daylong event will be because of the perception place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. mothers, be grandmothers," ^ t s 2005 by more than 112,000, According to preliminary data Wednesday, April 4, under the that such courses are unfemi- Wednesday, April 4, at Walker said. ' pushing DTWs year-end count from Airports Council auspices of the Birmingham nine. "We're trying to portray Detroit Country Day School AAUW has offered the to 35,985,867 total passengers International-North America branch, American Association the sciences as something on 13 Mile in Beverly Hills. event for about 25 years, - the second best year in the (ACI-NA), total passenger traf­ of University Women. It is for exciting," said Walker, a Participants choose three starting with an association history of the airport. fic across North America girls in the tri-county area, retired teacher. The hope is workshops led by women grant. About 700 students "It is truly remarkable that remained stable in 2006. grades 8-12, and is also open tHat women will stay with with careers in math and sci­ attend, and many parents are Detroit Metro Airport finished July turned out to be the to boys. math and science, even if ence. Dr. Robyn Burnham, a interested in helping their • 2006 with only a 1.1 percent busiest month in 2006 at DTW "We believe in education they pursue other careers. research scientist at the kids succeed. decrease in total passengers with nearly 3.3 million total and lifelong learning for Some of the reasons organ­ University of Michigan, is the "I think they should keynote speaker. from 2005, when the number passengers closely followed by women and girls," said Jean izers cite are: encourage their daughters to ( of aircraft operations (landings August. Walker of Bloomfield S Girls aren't expected to "She's going to have a great, reach out to science, technol-= and take-offs) decreased by 7-7 "Last year, Detroit Township, EXPLORATHON . do well in math and science dynamic presentation," ogy, because this is the wave percent," said Lester Robinson, Metropolitan Airport handled chair and a member of the 9 Girls like to learn in Walker said. of the future," Walker said. CEO Wayne County Airport the equivalent number of pas­ Birmingham branch. Efforts: groups where they can talk : i Parents and. teachers are Girls can take apart a com- . Authority. "This indicates that sengers to every man, woman such as scholarships promote and work together rather welcome to attend and take puter "under the direction of the airlines are scheduling and child living in Michigan, such opportunities for local than work alone ; concurrent sessions. women who are doing this," their aircraft equipment more Ohio, Utah, Wisconsin and women. H Girls don't see many •Registration for all is $15 and something girls haven't tradi­ efficiently and are improving Indiana," said Robinson. "The "In addition, we're interest­ female role models in science includes lunch. tionally been encouraged in. their load factors " smooth and efficient operation ed in equity for women," and math careers Registration brochures are Walker would like to see Two major airlines, of the airport with these num­ Walker said. Organizers . M Girls may experience available in schools or you more men in kindergarten Northwest and Delta, filed bers is a tribute to the dedicat­ know a background in sci­ pressure from friends not to may download them the teaching and nursing. "I ^ Chapter 11 Sept. 14,2005 and ed employees of the airlines, ence and math will serve girls do well AAUWWebsiteat think we just want to broad- !.*; operated through 2006 with TSA, FAA, the Airport well in the future. AAUW-Birmingham www.aauw-birmmi.org. 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Olivet's top rookie Olivet College freshen running back Pat • J * Clasgens (Livonia v- Stevenson) was name! the Comets' Outstanding Rookie of the Year for f&e I 2006 football season. PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Clasgens played in Emily Quint of the Livonia Blue team reaches for the bar as she runs through her routine during Monday's meet against Canton and Livonia Red. eight games, starting six, and led Olivet with 688 net yards rushing on 160 carries and three touch­ downs. He also caught seven passes for 67 soar in yards and one TD. OHvet, under second- year coach Dominic Canton girls 1st; Livonia Blue, Red hit season high Livedoti, finished the year 6-4 overall and 5-2 In the BY BRAD EMONS Livonia Blue captured the uneven bars (36.05). Michigan Intercollegiate STAFF WRITER Freshman Emily Quint, who was runner-up in the Athletic Conference. all-around, won the floor exercise with a 9.65 and There's only one girls gymnastics team that tied Livonia Red's Paula Guzik for first on the MU softball 3rd remains undefeated in the Western Lakes uneven bars (9.4 each). The Madonna University Activities Association ~ Canton — but everybody It was Livonia Blue's high team score of the year. women's softball team has else came away feeling like a winner Monday night "I attribute it to hard work and determination," been selected to finish thifd; at Churchill High School. said Blue coach Lisa Fierk, whose team is 7-1 over­ this season in a preseason • The Lady Chiefs had the biggest reason to cele­ all. "We had a good floor and good bars, which was poll announced by the \ brate afterwards, scoring a season-high 145.50 a good score for us. Woiverine-Hoosier Athletic; points to pull off a double-dual meet win Monday "We got a 144. The win doesn't matter because Conference coaches. night over previously unbeaten Livonia Blue we put our heart and soul into it. I couldn't ask for Defending champion ?: (144,525) and Livonia Red (144.40). anything more. Emily (Quint), Meghan Powers, Agulnas College was ' In Saturday's Canton Invitational, Livonia Red Laura Nomura and Kelly Tapella all pulled their picked to repeat, while . took third out of 20 schools with 143.85, while weight for us today. I'm so proud of them." NAIA Region VIII champi-; Blue settled for sixth with 142.675. The Chiefs Livonia Red captured the beam (37.45) led by on Cornerstone was ^ were one place behind in seventh with 142.350. Guzik's 9-7- She was also the all-around winner tabbed second. *" "This was a difficult meet," Canton coach John with a 38.1. WHAC runner-up MU ^ Cunningham said. "When we met at Troy Athens The loss dropped Livonia Red to 6-2 overall in was selected third followed (Invitational), we tied Blue and lost to Red by dual meets, but coach Kelly Grodzicki was also by Indiana Tech, Siena 0.25. elated. Heights and Concordia. . "All the coaches knew we'd be at a high ability 'Tin very pleased, especially coming off a big Four Crusaders were level and we're pretty much all equal." invitational," Grodzicki said. "We did our best. We selected to the preseason 4. Cunningham was particularly pleased with the gave it our best effort even though we had a few All-Conference team led by!: way his team finished the meet, which was high­ slips in certain events. junior outfielder Heather 3; lighted by Jessie Murray's 9.65 score on the bal­ "It was surprising in that the whole beam was Richardson (Canton), who h ance beam, which tied her own school record. phenomenal today for the Red team — Margarita finished second in the Player "This was pressure-packed," Cunningham said. Lazarevska, Alicia DiMauro, Alyssa Gonzales, of the Year voting after bativ "When you have to finish on beam ... that's the Pisani and Guzik. It was great." ting 315 with nine HRs. £; toughest thing to do. There were a couple of rou­ Grodzicki also came away impressed with Richard is joined byjunicfc tines where they failed and the girls were upset, Canton's showing. Stephanie Day (Livonia but it was a solid performance, especially the way "I'm happy for Canton, it's well-deserved," the Ladywood), who batted we finished on beam, which was very tough." Red coach said. "They have a great team. They .294 with a perfect fielding Canton's top scores as a team occurred on vault were well-composed. They showed great spirit and Andrea Pisani of the Livonia Red team completes a backflip on the balance percentage; junior Christina (36.9), led by first-place finisher Alyssa Kelly's 97; beam as she works through her routine during Monday's double-dual meet Finch (Adrian/Homer H.S.), and the floor exercise (36.55). PLEASE SEE DOUBLE-DUAL, B2 against Canton and Livonia Blue. who hit .321 with five homers and 18 RBI; and sophomore Alison Grant (Carteton-Airport), who hit .377 with six homers and a conference-ieading 45 RBI. MU opens its season Friday, March 2 in the ", In the words of Dick Vitale, this was the gap to 29-25 at intermission, but points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard Tucson (Ariz.) invitational. an "upset special." couldn't get any closer in the third peri­ Sean Vandenbrink chipped in with 11 The Lutheran High Westland boys od as each team scored nine points. points, nine rebounds and four steals. MU open tryouts basketball team played air-tight defense The Warriors, who made 17-of-25 free "Our inside players came through," Madonna University Tuesday night and handed Metro throws on the night, clinched the victory Ramthun said. "Kyle Wilson, a senior, women's volleyball coach Conference co-leader Macomb Lutheran by hitting 15-of-l8 in the final quarter, also did a nice job for us iriside. It was a Jerry Abraham North its first loss of the season, 59-49. including four straight by Ramthun after good team effort even though we strug­ announced that the \, The Warriors, getting a game-high 24 he missed a pair when the Mustangs gled shooting the ball in the third quar­ BY BRAD EMONS Crusaders will stage an ';; points from senior guard Kyle Ramthun, were assessed their second technical foul. ter (4-of-14)" STAFF WRITER open tryout forunsigned improved to 9-4 overall and 5-2 in the Lutheran Westland's last 12 points Lutheran Westland was 20-of-5O high school seniors and ••"' Metro. came at the free throw stripe. from the floor (40 percent) and commit­ Westland John Glenn's fastbreak collegiate players with I Lutheran North falls to 13-1 and 6-1. "It was a really good defensive effort," ted 16 turnovers. was on automatic pilot Wednesday remaining eligibility from The Mustangs are now a game behind Lutheran Westland coach Dan Ramthun Senior guard Richie Beebe and junior night as the host Rockets orbited past 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 ':•_ unbeaten Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook in said. "We played straight man-to-man guard Robbie Schneider each tallied 11 visiting Livonia Churchill, 66-42, in a at the Activities Building. the conference race. defense the whole game and we played points for the Mustangs. Lakes Division boys basketball game. For more information, * North led 6-0 at the outset, but the . pretty well." Lutheran North made only 10-of-24 Glenn, which call the MU volleyball im roved t010 4 Office at (734) 432-5612; Warriors answered with an 8-0 run and Senior forward Josh Haller also had a foul shots (41.6 percent) and committed Bflvc DdCtfrTOfti i P ~ led 19-11 after one quarter. North closed solid outing for the Warriors with 12 21 turnovers. BOYS BASKETBALL overall, main­ or e-mail assistant coach tains its two- Brian McClain at bgmc- game division lead in Western Lakes [email protected]. Activities Association with a 7-0 mark. St. Edith football Area collegians relive youth on Hockey Day Churchill, still fighting for a playoff The Livonia St. Edith spot with three games remaining, falls Catholic Youth to 6-8 and 2-5. Organization football pro­ The second annual Hockey Day in unique way whether it be watching, On Jan. 23, the Chargers lost by gram is seeking players't Michigan on Feb. 10, presented by the playing, skating or helping out at an only three to Glenn, 49-46, but the for the 2007 fall season,- Central Collegiate Hockey Association, event. rematch was over by halftime as the with registration from 2-5 FoxSportsNet and the Detroit Red Here are few youth hockey memo­ Rockets built a 34-13 advantage. p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at Wings, is drawing near. ries fondly remembered by some area The Rockets led by as many as 27 the gym entrance. While rinks throughout the state CCHA players that grew up in points during second half. The program is open-to will be hosting numerous events on Michigan. "The difference between last time players entering grades Saturday, FSN Detroit will-be airing a Josh Sciba (Westland), Notre and this time was that they (Glenn) 3-8 in the fall and are college hockey double-header with Dame: "My best memory playing were so much faster," Churchill coach members of St. Edith and Alaska versus Western Michigan at hockey for Plymouth was scoring my Jim Solak said. "They played at a St. Fabian school or 4:35 p.m. followed by Michigan versus first-ever goal at Joe Louis Arena in totally different speed. There were parish. Players are also Michigan State, 7:30 p.m. at the Joe front of my entire family. I remember times when all five of their guys beat eligible by attending the Louis Arena. my grandfather shedding some tears our two down the floor. We made it following parishes: St. Hockey Day in Michigan is a of joy. I thought it was the coolest easy on them with our transition Kenneth, St. Colette, St. ;• statewide celebration of the passion, thing ever to play hockey at Joe Louis defense. It was like a layup line." Aldan, St. Gerald and St. fun and friendships that make hockey Arena. Playing hockey with my best Westland's Josh Sciba, in his younger days, is now a Nine of Glenn's 10 players scored Maurice. such an important part of our sports friends growing up was also great." member of Notre Dame University's hockey team, with Earl Hardison and Stefan For more information,{ landscape. Jeff Lerg (Livonia), Michigan State: which is ranked No. 1 in the country with a 23-5-2 Marken leading the way with 16 and e-mail football coordina­ Hockey Day is an opportunity to record. Sciba, a senior, has seven goals and 10 tor Jerry Tomasi at connect with the sport in your own PLEASE SEE HOCKEY DAY, B4 assists for the Fighting Irish. PLEASE SEE ROCKETS SOAR, B3 [email protected].

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GIRLS GYMNASTICS RESULTS 125.025; 17. Plymouth, 117.95; 18. Milford- DOUBLE-DUAL MEET Lakeland, 82.30; 19. Novi, 65.50; 20. East Lutheran Westland spikers drop Feb. 5 at Livonia Churchill Grand Rapids, 35.225. TEAM SCORES: Canton 145.50 points, Livonia- INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Slue, 144.525; Canton 145.50, Livonia-Red, DIVISION 1 144.525. Vault: 1. Aiyssa Kelly (Canton), 9.75; 2. Paula INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Guzik (Red), 9.55; 3. Karen Verbrugge (Forest Vault: 1. Aiyssa Kelley (Canton), 9.7; 2. Emily Hills), 9.5; 9. Andrea Pisani (Red), 9.25; 12. 1st Metro Conference encounter Ouint (Blue), 9.6; 3. Paula Guzik (Red), 9.5; 4. Meghan Powers (Blue), 9.225; 13. Emily Ouint (tie) Kate Staley (Canton) and Jessie Murray (Blue), 9.05. (Canton), 9.2 each. Uneven bars: 1. Maryrose Hiilstrom (Holt), 9.4; Macomb Lutheran North Uneven bars: 1. (tie) Guzik (Red) and Ouint 2. Verbrugge (Forest Hills), 9.35; 3. Kelly sits atop the Metro Conference (Blue), 9.4 each; 3. Staley (Canton), 9.2; 4. (Canton), 9.3; 6. Guzik (Red), 9.25; 8. Ouint girls volleyball standings all Kelley (Canton), 9.05; 5. (tie) Powers (Blue), (Blue), 9.225; 14. Pisani (Red), 8.95. Andrea Pisani (Red) and Kelly Tapella (Slue), Balance beam: 1. Guzik (Red), 9.6; 2. Kallie alone following an 18-25,25- 8.95 each. Strazdas (Portage), 9.55; 3. Verbrugge (Forest 18,25-17,25-22 triumph ** Balance beam: 1. Guzik (Red), 9.7; 1. (tie) Hills), 9.525; 4. Pisani (Red),'9.45; 11. Ouint Tuesday over visiting Lutheran Murray (Canton) and Pisani (Red), 9.65 each; 4. (Blue), 9.125; 14. (tie) Powers (Blue), 9.1. High Westland. Staley (Canton), 9.35r 5. Margarita Lazarevska Floor exercise: 1. Pisani (Red), 9.7; 2. Jessica (Red), 9.2. Nieman (Freeiand), 9.65; 3. Guzik (Red), 9.6; 12. First-place Norm is now 25-4- Floor exercise: 1. Quint (Blue), 9.65; 2. Kelley (tie) Ouint (Blue) and Powers (Blue), 9.3 each. 3 overall and 6-0 in the Metro. (Canton) and Pisani (Red), 9.6; 4. Guzik (Red), All-around: 1. Guzik (Red), 38.00; 2. Verbrugge "We played extremely well the 9.5; 5. Powers (Blue), 9.3. (Forest Hills), 37.925; 3. Kelly (Canton), 37.55; All-around: 1. Guzik (Red), 38.1; 2. Ouint (Blue), 5. Pisani (Red), 37.35; 8. Ouint (Blue), 36.70; first game, the best we have 37.725; 3. Pisani (Red), 37.2; 4. Kelley (Canton), 10. Powers (Blue), 36.35. played all year," Lutheran 37.1; 5. Murray (Canton), 36.55; 6. Staley DIVISION 2 Westland coach Kevin Wade (Canton), 36.45; 7. Powers (Blue), 36.25; 8. Vault: 1. Cristial Klein (Adams), 9.35; 2. Brandi said. "We just couldn't hold the Laura Nomura (Blue), 35.8; 9. Kaitlyn Burns Hagan (Forest Hills), 9.275; 3. Jacqueline momentum throughout the next (Canton), 35.4; 10. Aiyssa Gonzales (Rett), Gazette (Novi), 9.25; 7. (tie) Laura Nomura two games. We were constantly 33.35. (Blue), 9.1. Dual meet records: Canton, 12-1 overall; Uneven bars: 1. Brittany Young (Salem), 9.1; 2. trying to battle from behind." Livonia-Blue, 7-1 overall; Uvonia-Red, 6-2 over­ Nicole Wood (Holt), 8.9; 3. Sara Moore (Adams), Becca Refenes, a sophomore all. 8.8; 6. Kelly Tapella (Blue), 8.75; 14. (tie) middle hitter, had 11 kills and six CANTON INVITATIONAL Nomura (Blue), 8.5. blocks in the loss. Kayla Gieschen Feb. 3 at Canton H.S. Balance beam: 1. Klein (Adams), 9.475; 2. TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Holt, 145.55 points; 2. Akyssa Burke (EGR), 9.425; 3. Lauren Zarebski and Myrian Storck added six and Rochester Adams, 144.00; 3. Livonia-Red, (Adams), 9.325; 12. (tie) Margarita Lazarevska five kills, respectively. 143.85; 4. Grand Rapids Forest Hills, 143.225; 5. (Red), 8.75. Digs leaders for the Warriors Troy Athens, 143.05; 6. Livonia-Blue, 142.775; 7. Floor exercise: 1. Zarebski (Adams), 9.425; 2. included Kayla Gieschen (18), Canton, 142.35; 8. Salem, 140.575; 9. Klein (Adams), 9.35; 3. Monica Cauiley Farmington Unified, 140.50; 10. Northville, (Howell), 9.325; 7. Nomura (Blue), 9.05. Refenes (17), Lauren Schwecke 139.50; 11. Brighton, 136.225; 12, Portage, All-around: 1. Klein (Adams), 36.675; 2. (12) and Lauren Harris (12). 136.075; 13. Freeiand, 136.05; 14, Howell, Zarebski (Adams), 36.25; 3. Hagan (Forest Harris also served 14 points, 135.825; 15. Trenton, 130.125; 16. Fraser, Hills), 35.75; 7. (tie) Nomura (Blue), 35.225. including four aces. Jongsma and Refenes served eight points apiece, while Gieschen Cunningham said. "Staley had added seven. her first 36 in the all-around. "I take responsibility for the v» Jessie, Aiyssa and Staley were loss," said Wade, whose ninth- FROM PAGE B1 all in the 36s, and Burns had ranked Warriors (Class D) are -»*PV her high all-around for the year. 21-3-4 overall and 4-1 in the BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER great energy. It was healthy "I think we'll continue to do Metro. "They girls played very Lutheran Westland's Kayla Gieschen tries to keep the ball off the floor in a recent Metro Conference match. competition." this as we move to the end of hard and I feel I got outcoached. In addition to Kelly's 37.1 in the season meets. You have to I have to do abetter job next kills, respectively, on the day. Setters Lauren Gieschen and improved to 6-0 in the Red the all-around, the Chiefs also have that kind of performance time in terms of game manage­ Shari Zakaloski and Sarah Julie Jongsma combined for 78 Division of the Michigan received solid outings from for the girls to have confidence ment, and that's something I'll Suppelsa added 11 each. assist-to-kills with 45 and 33, Independent Athletic Murray (36.55), Staley (36.45) in themselves." focus on the next few games." Aima-Marie Gatt served 22 respectively. Jongsma also Conference with a 25-10,25- and Kaitlyn Burns (35.4). aces, while Kelly Archer con­ served 23 points. 18, 25-9 triumph over Warren "It was a team effort," [email protected],net} (734) 953-2123 Chargers sweep field tributed 28 digs. Other top hitters included Macomb Christian. Livonia Churchill swept all Setter Kristy DeClercq con­ Katey Ramthun (10 kills and Lauren Adlof and Helwig five opponents en route to tributed 44 assist-to-kills. six solo blocks); Myrian Storck combined for 16 kills with nine OVER 30 HOCKEY PREP BOWLING RESULTS Saturday's conquest in the six- (nine kills and four solo and seven, respectively. team Madison Heights Warriors rule tourney blocks); Lauren Harris (28 Gruenewald added 21 assists LIVONIA MEN'S OVER 30 PREP GIRLS BOWLING RESULTS Madison Tournament. Lutheran High Westland digs and 15 points serving); and six ace serves. HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFF STANDINGS LIVONIA LADYWOOD 21, NORTHVILLE 9 The Chargers, ranked No. 7 in added three more victories to Lauren Schwecke (18 digs, 15 Feb. 6at Novi Lanes points serving, eight kills); and Rocks stop Stevenson Fairman/FItipatrlck/Fogliatti Division Baker games: Ladywood, 157-152-309 (10 Class A, improved to 33-2-1 its resume Saturday by win­ Livonia Auto Body 2-0-0/4 points points); Northville, 104-122-286 (0 points). overall with wins over Waterford ning the seven-school New Laura Anton (six kills). Salem's one-two punch of Ladywood scorers; Janelle Farris, 149-156-305; Our Lady of the Lakes (25-8,25- Boston Huron Tournament. Zaschak Enterprises, LLC 1-1-0/2 points Lauren Kurtz (19 kills) and Chelsea Hewitt, 134-148-282; Gabby Vezzosi, 8), Romeo (25-16,25-11), . The Warriors, who improved Huron Valley goes 3-2 Teresa Coppiellie (15 kills) cat­ Stante Excavating 1-1-0/2 points 124-150-274; Melissa Hanschumacher, 137-125- Westland Huron Valley to 21-2-4 overall, defeated In Saturday's Madison apulted the Rocks to a 25-16, Coldwell Banker/GSG Plumb. 0-2-0/0 points 262; Anne Suchyta, 146; Sara Sanders, 125. Totals: 669-725-1,394 (11 points). Lutheran (25-8,25-9), Detroit Taylor Kennedy in the champi­ Tournament, Westland Huron 25-19,25-20 WLAA-Lakes LeB!anc/Roskel!y/$t. Croix Division Northville scorers: Sarah Marilley, 167-142-309; Cass Tech (25-18,25-13) and the onship match, 25-20, 25-18, Valley Lutheran captured three Division victory at Livonia DSG Heating & Cooling 1-0-1/3 points Angie Ramsey, 145-156-301; Laura Means, 150- host Eagles (25-9,25-12). after scoring victories in pool of five matches to improve to Stevenson. , 131-281; Andrea Bernstein, 143; Erica Frognor, LaSalie Bank 1-1-0/2 points Senior Lauren Krupsky and play over Taylor Truman (25- 15-3-1 overall. Salem is now 29-4-1 overall 119; Michelle Steiner, 111; Samira Patel, 101. 16,25-22, 25-12) and Dundee Hunt's Ace Hardware 0-0-1/1point Totals: 692-673-1,365 (9 points). junior Kyndra Abron led the The Hawks defeated and 5-1 in the division, while (25-19, 25-11, 25-19). Daly Restaurant 0-1-0/0 points Ladywood's dual match record: 6-7. Chargers with 35 and 25 total Madison (25-13, 27-25), Cass Stevenson falls to 12-6-1 and 2-4. Sophomore Becca Refenes Tech (25-17, 9-25, 25-16) and Setter Jill Flaugher led the led the offensive attack with 40 Our Lady of the Lakes (25-11, Spartans with 20 assists, 15 kills and 13 solo blocks on the 25-13) before losing to digs and three kills. Laura day. She also had 23 digs and Churchill (8-25,9-25) and Khalil and Jamie Pounders six ace serves. Romeo (12-25, 22-25). added eight and six kills, Kayla Gieschen served 41 Emily Helwig collected 21 respectively. points on the day and added kills on the day to lead Huron The defense was led by nine aces, running her season Valley, while setter Amanda Jordan Pilut (19 digs), total to 53. She also had a Gruenewald added 39 assists. Stephanie Labby (17 digs) and team-high 35 digs and 15 kills. On Feb. 1, host Huron Valley Amber Sharp (14 digs). Lady Ocelots hammer Henry Ford, 71-40

Brutally cold weather outside digits for the Ocelots (14-8,9- didn't cool off red-hot Schoolcraft COLLEGE BASKETBALL 4) was freshman guard Jerome College inside on Saturday after­ Hutchins, who tallied 13 points noon as the Lady Ocelots routed points and 13 rebounds was in the Michigan Community Henry Ford 71-40 in a women's sophomore forward Maricka College Athletic Association - basketball matchup. Seay. But she had plenty of Eastern Conference matchup. Schoolcraft clinched a berth offensive assistance. Registering 12 points each in the Michigan Community Sophomore forward Ashley were sophomore guard Jon College Athletic Association Sibby contributed 10 points Yeazel, freshman guard Josh tournament with the win, while freshman guards Brittney Samarco (Belleville) and soph­ which improved the Lady Ivey and LaDwan Jones (Wayne omore forward Nate Minnoy. Ocelots to 20-2 overall and 13- Memorial) each tallied nine. Both sophomore guard O in the conference. Chipping in with eight Korey Spates and sophomore The start of the game was at points, along with 15 rebounds center Gabriel Garcia chipped least competitive, with the and six blocks, was freshman in with 10 each. Falcons (1-21,1-13) managing a forward Antoinette Brown. Sophomore guard Anthony 14-14 tie with 8:30 to go in the Also strong in the post were Lacey scored 16 for Henry Ford first half. freshman forward Janelle Harris (7-14,5-9). But Schoolcraft, ranked No. (eight points, 10 rebounds) as 4 in the latest National Junior well as sophomore forward and MU games postponed College Athletic Association Garden City alum Alisha June Blizzard conditions and record poll, went on a 21-6 tear to fin­ (five points, seven rebounds). cold forced postponement of ish the opening 20 minutes. For the Falcons, Lauren Madonna-Aquinas men's and Henry Ford, which hit just Trosell (Livonia Stevenson) women's basketball games both 15-of-79 field-goal tries (19 and Jourdane Tanap each Saturday and Monday. percent), never threatened in scored nine points. After the originally sched­ the second half, as the Lady uled Saturday games were Ocelots successfully finished Ocelot men cruise postponed - the men's game at. off the 200th victory of head Balanced scoring lifted Madonna University and the coach Karen Lafata's Schoolcraft College to a 78-51 women's at Aquinas in Grand Schoolcraft career. men's basketball victory •. Rapids - Monday's makeups She is 200-61 (.766) in her Saturday over visiting Henry also were postponed. nine years at the helm. Ford Community College. The games will be made up Sparking Schoolcraft with 17 Leading six players in double 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12. LGA teams impressive at Splitz Splash The Livonia Gymnastics 20 in the Splitz Meet on Jan. 20, Pre-Teen team earned trophies Academy's Level 6 squad fin­ Plymouth's Marina Milad and ribbons in the Spitz Splash ished third among 16 teams in took the all-around title with a fun meet. the recent Splitz Splash meet score of 37.325. Among the competitors: held Jan. 21 in Canton. Other top 10 LGA finishers Morgan Justice, Jessica Lynch, Livonia's Sara Bridges fin­ included: Heather Willis, Redford Helen Moore, Yumi.Nozawa," ished second in the all-around (third); Robyn Lowes, Canton Alexis Soave and Jessica Weak, with a score of 36.3, including a (fifth); Michelle LaMontagne, all of Livonia. They were joined meet best 9.55 on balance beam. Redford (ninth); and Kylee by Megan Baumeister and Other top ten finishers O'Brien, Livonia (10th). Rebecca Zeno, both of included: Livonia's Cassie Alsp finishing in the top 20 Westland, along with Shannon Lt-J Morford and Paige Whitaker, for Level 5 were LGA competi­ Rice of Redford. * ^ fifth and sixth,;respectively tors Sarah Hogan, Emily The LGA teams are'coached Tara Dudley of Dearborn Brewer, Sarah George and by Valarie Mailloux, Carylyn Heights, six; and Livonia's Jennifer Rebain, all of Livonia, Baase, Norene Divens, Paula Alexandra Kitz, eighth. along with Lauren Bagi of Sheffield, Earl Britton, Debbie GROUP ICI Meanwhile, the LGAs Level 5 Farmington Hills. James, Jessica Nowak and team took third out of a field of On Jan. 19, the LGAs Level 4 Nate Whitehead. www.liometowniife.com Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, February 8,2007

THE WEEK AHEAD New book unveils life BOYS BASKETBALL Thursday, Feb. 8 Huron Valley at Lutheran South, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 Stevenson at Churchill, 7 p.m. of famous weightlifter Northville at Franklin, 7 p.m. '' \ John Glenn at W.L. Northern, 7 p.m. £\ Wayne at Canton, 7 p.m. Clarenceville at Luth. K'west, 7 p.m. ,. The amazing amateur career talinvestments.com or by call­ Luth. Westland at Harper Woods, 7 p.m.'*^ of Olympic weightlifter ing toll-free, 1-800-475-2066. Westside Christian at Huron Valley, 7:30 pjiu Norbert Schemansky is cap­ Authoring the book was vet­ Saturday, Feb. 10 tured in a new book by Wayne- eran sports historian and biog­ W.L. Centra! at Stevenson, 1:30 p.m. ! >1 based Immortal Investment rapher Richard Bak, who also GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Publishers. wrote and co-produced Thursday, Feb. 8 ^¾ "Stranded at the Corner," about Ladywood at Birm. Marian, 6:30 p.m.»./. Mr, Weightlifting is a story Harper Woods at Luth. Westland, 6:30 p.m.* about a man who, in 1964, the fight to preserve Tiger W.L Northern at Churchill, 7 p.m. ••.? earned his fourth Olympic Stadium. John Glenn at W.L. Central, 7 p.m. w, .medal at the age of 40 —• not to Bak delves into Friday, Feb. 9 ;•*•.? mention 26 World Records. In Schemansky's dominance of Luth. Northwest at Clarenceville, 6:30p';ffi>: fact, it wouldn't be a stretch to the so-called golden age of U.S. Saturday, Feb. 10 ^ " say that Schemansky is to the weightlifting (the 1940s and Bedford Invitational, 8:30 a.m. y] world of Olympic weightlifting UM-Dearborn Tournament, 9 a.m. "-'' 1950s) - as well as into how PREP HOCKEY what Muhammad Ali and Joe ignored his feats were by the Friday, Feb. 9 ' Louis are to boxings or what general American public. His Franklin vs. Canton at Edgar Arena, 6 p.rn; Gordie Howe and Wayne struggles outside of competi­ (Youth Yockey Day at Joe Louis Arena) ; Gretzky are to hockey. tion also are put under Bak's Ladywood vs. Kingswood, 4 p.m.. 1" spotlight. Stevenson vs. Marquette, 7 p.m. . 'i Schemansky's inspirational (Trenton Showcase at Kennedy Arena) >, ••- story will be the subj ect of a Tickets for the Feb. 15 book On Jan. 27, the Livonia Stevenson varsity competitive cheer squad, coachedfay Marci a and Erin Hermann, Churchill vs. Mona Shores, 8:40 p.m. ." World Premiere Party and launch are $75 and include a finished second in the Northville Invitational. Members of the Spartans include: Whitney Cabbie, Nicole Saturday, Feb. 10 book launch, 7-9 p.m. leather-bound collector's edi­ Camilleri, Lauren Delano, Nury Duque-Feghali, Jessica Ferries, Stephanie Grisa, Katie Guthrie, Kandace (Trenton Showcase at Kennedy Arena) Thursday, Feb. 15 at Doc's tion of Mr. Weightlifting'-(value Hernandez, Brittany Janis, Chelsea Ling, Ali Messer, Chelsea Nedo, Ashley Reeves, Laura Robinson, Melissa Churchill vs. Cranbrook, 4 p.m. Sports Retreat in Livonia. of $150) as well as food, drinks Roskelly, Brittany Smith, Megan Suer, Emily Turbiak and Lauren Wilkies. Stevenson vs. Brother. Rice, 6 p.m.' - -'•', (Doc's is located at 19265 and special guests. PREP WRESTLING . Victor Parkway, at 1-275 and . The 82-year-old weightlift­ Thursday, Feb. 8 *'~* John Glenn at Franklin, 7 p.m. ' '?'"* Seven Mile Road in the former ing icon will be available to Churchill at. Canton, 7 p.m. •' r^_ Rio Bravo restaurant). autograph copies of the book. W.L. Northern at Wayne, 7 p.m. ;;; "Skee," as the third-genera­ Stevenson at W.L. Western, 7 p.m. ;' -' tion Polish-American was Immortal Investments Publishers Saturday, Feb. 10 „; Western Lakes Tourney at Canton, 9 a.m;' called by friends, is scheduled Michael and Del Reddy only distribute Metro Confererence Tourney to mark the occasion with a their books through special direct Woodhaven scored a pair of goals in the final at Harper Woods, 10 a.m. rare public appearance. marketing channels. For more infor­ five minutes to earn a 5-3 non-league boys hock­ BOYS SWIMMING A limited number of tickets mation go to www.immortalinvest- ey triumph Saturday over visiting Livonia Thursday, Feb. 8 £•* are available at www.immor- ments.com or call'1-800-497-1035. Franklin at Ice Box in Brownstown. W.L. Northern at Churchill, 7 p.m. •'*£ Goals by Stephen Beesley and Mike Tecmire W.L Western at Franklin, 7 p.m. ti John Glenn at Stevenson, 7 p.m. ''" with 4:20 and 3:10 to go, respectively, gave the Canton at Wayne, 7 p.m. committed a total of 17 Warriors, now 10-4-4 overall, the victory. Saturday, Feb. 10 ,^ turnovers with eight coming in Franklin killed off nine penalties, including M1SCA meet at EMU, IBA. the opening quarter as Glenn seven after Dave Muller's goal from Jordan PREP BOWLING' FROM PAGE B1 led 14-7. Short with 4:39 remaining tied the game at Saturday, Feb. 10 3-all. Dennis Jaeger Catholic Tourney ' ^ "They (Glenn) outrebounded at Oak Lanes, 11 a.m. 15 points, respectively. Point- us 48-18, they were just that "Our power play was great," said Franklin Sunday, Feb. 11 K guard Keshawn Martin, who much tougher than us," Solak coach Terry Jobbitt, whose team slipped to 3-15 Utica Eisenhower Doubles Tourney ,. orchestrated many of the said. "And those things haven't overall. "But we did not have much power play at Sterling Lanes, TBA. breaks along with sophomore been a problem for us." time because Woodhaven was only shorthanded PREP SKIING Austin Anderson, combined for Rosenick, Churchill's leading twice. Thursday, Feb. 8 14 points with eight and six. Ladywood's Prenella Semma (left), had a hat trick in last Divisional Championships scorer, was held to eight points. Franklin's Jordan Chisholm opened the scor­ at Alpine Valley, TBA. "What I try to sell to my Kirk Ciarrochi added seven. ing at 4;47 of the opening period on assists from week's 4-3 loss to Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook, and two MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL team is if they play defense, we But despite the off night, the Derek Cripe and Muller. goals and an assist in a 7-0 win Saturday over Northville. Saturday, Feb. 10 can get out and go, and that's Chargers are still in the hunt Woodhaven then responded with three Delta CC at Schoolcraft, 3 p.m. LADYWOOD 7, NORTHVILLE 0: Laura Szwed's hat trick and the fun part when you get for a fourth seed in the Lakes straight goals by Beesley (4:06); Brian Madonna at Cornerstone, 3 p.m. down at the other end and Division playoff race. DeGregoria (5:01), Steve DeGregoria (9:37) - all one assist powered Livonia Ladywood (11-2-1,11-2-1) to a WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Michigan Metro Girls High Schoo] Hockey League tri­ Saturday, Feb. 10 score," Glenn first-year coach On Friday, Churchill hosts in the first period. umph Saturday over the visiting Mustangs (0-12, 0rl2) at Dan Young said. "Tonight the Delta CC at Schoolcraft, 1 p.m. Livonia Stevenson (3-10, 2-4). Short's unassisted goal with 1:16 left in the the Arctic Pond. Cornerstone at Madonna, 1 p.m. guys were very unselfish, and "This is very disappointing, opening period cut the deficit to 3-2. Prenella Semma contributed two goals and an assist ONTARIO HOOKEY LEAGUE as a result, we were able to get but we'll be ready for There was no scoring in the second period. for the Blazers, who led 4-0 after one period and 5-0 Friday, Feb. 9 better break opportunities. Stevenson," Solak.said. "We've Despite being outshot 38-18, Jobbitt was after two periods. Whalers vs. Owen Sound "Sharing the ball, playing just got to be able to put pleased with his team's effort. Abby Kienbaum and Heather Sartorius chipped in at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. defense, and scoring off our together back-to-back games "This was by far the best we've play all year," he with a goal and assist each, while teammates Rachel Saturday, Feb. 10 to the finish out of the season." Killian and Ashley Ballarin collected two assists apiece. Whalers vs. Windsor Spitfires defense is the thing I've said. "Everybody was working hard, playing good at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. stressed since 'Day One.'" position hockey and their systems. If we can keep Goalie Michelle Wyniemko made 16 saves en route to her fourth shutout of the season. Sunday, Feb. 11 Glenn was most effective [email protected] j (734) this up, we should do well the rest of the season Tin.* Blazers had a total of 2,9 shots on goal. Whalers at Windsor Spitfires, 2 p.m. during the second period, mak­ 953-2123 and hopefully we've turned the corner." TBA - time to be announced. ing 10-of-14 shots from the floor, mostly on layups, while outscoring the Chargers 20-6. Games rescheduled * "This game was different in School closings earlier this that we got a lot more offen­ week forced postponements of sively off our defense than we several area boys basketball did the last time," Young said. games Tuesday night including "We put better pressure on the Churchill at John Glenn (see ball and rebounded better. story above). "They (Churchill) outre- These matchups have been bounded us the first game. I rescheduled: Walled Lake think (Ryan) Rosenick had 12 Central at Livonia Stevenson or 13 rebounds. That was a key (1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10); emphasis to out-rebound them Livonia Franklin at Wayne because Churchill is such a Memorial (7 P-m. Monday, Feb. strong, physical group." 12); Huron Valley Lutheran at Churchill shot only 15-of-45 Taylor Baptist (7:30 p.m. from the floor on the night (33 Monday, Feb. 26). Harper percent), including 5-of-21 in Woods at Livonia Clarenceville the opening half. The Chargers is yet to be determined.

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"My fondest memory growing BY ED WRIGHT 7 record in two seasons of "Paul Konerko (the White up in Livonia was just playing STAFF WRITER Rookie League action. Sox' All-Star first baseman) hockey with my friends. As I got During his two-plus years came up to me while I was sit­ older, it was easier to get good If you're'a 22-year-old Name: Charlie Haeger away from baseball, Haeger ting on the bench after we had pick-up games with high-talent­ pitcher making your Major Age: 23 developed a top-of-the-line tied the score and he told me, ed players such as Bryan League debut, the last person Local ties: Lives in knuckiebail, a weapon he 'Go put a zero up next inning Marshall (Nebraska-Omaha), you want to see stepping into shares in the Majors with and we'll get you a win.' I did my cousin Bryan (teammate at the batter's box in the bottom Plymouth Township; graduat­ Boston's Tim Wakefield. • and he hit a two-run home Michigan State), Erik Condra of the first inning with the ed from Redford-Detroit Haeger eventually rejoined run to win the game. (Notre Dame), Brandon bases loaded is Anaheim Catholic Central in 2001 Chicago's farm system in "The guys on the team are Naurato (Michigan) and many Angels slugger Vladimir 2005 and shined, compiling a awesome and Ozzie Guillen is other players from nearby Guerrero. Occupation: Starting pitch­ 14-5 record in stops at Class A a great manager to play for. cities." Heck, if you're a 35-year- er in the Chicago White Sox Winston-Salem and Double- He's very straight forward A Birmingham. Bryan Marshall (Livonia), old seasoned veteran, the last organization and he's never going to lie to Nebraska-Omaha: "We had person you want to face is Last year in Triple-A you, which is all you can ask some pretty good teams in Guerrero, one of the most 2006 accomplishments: Charlotte, Haeger baffled hit­ for." Livonia growing up. We won feared sluggers to ever swing Went 14-6 with a 3.07 E.RA in ters to the tune of a 14-6 Golden opportunity the state championship in Pee a Louisville Slugger. 26 games for Triple-A record, 3.07 earned-run aver­ Wee A (1995) and Pee Wee AA But that's exactly who age and 130 strikeouts in 170 When the White Sox pitch­ (1996) as well as the national approached the plate on the Charlotte; went 1-1 with 3.44 E.RA in seven games with White innings pitched. ers and catchers gather Feb. championship in '96. Winning evening of May 10 last year as Sox 17 in Tucson, Ariz, for the the national championship Plymouth Township resident Signature pitch: Haeger is one of just two Major League first day of spring training, would have to be my fondest and former Redford Catholic Haeger's stellar minor- Haeger will be in the running memory from playing hockey Central star Charlie Haeger pitchers who throws a knuckiebail as his primary pitch league performance was for a starting rotation spot, growing up. We just ripped tried to extinguish an open­ rewarded with a second call- especially after they traded through everyone in the ing-inning fire in his first on to suffer a tough loss and the way the stadium up to the White Sox; when Freddy Garcia and Brandon national tournament. It was a game with the Chicago White against the Angels that night, sounded, everything. The Major League rosters were McCarthy, two top-notch blast." Sox. he'll never forget his first biggest difference was that in expanded on Sept. 1. hurlers on last year's roster. Brett John (Plymouth), "I couldn't even look at him encounter with Guerrero or the minors I was pitching in "The second time I was up "To be honest with you, I Western Michigan: "My fond­ when he stepped into the his first taste of stepping onto front of 8,000 people where last year went really well," couldn't believe it when they est hockey memory growing box," a smiling Haeger the ultimate stage in baseball. in the Chicago it was more Haeger said. "I had a great traded (McCarthy)," Haeger up playing in Michigan was recalled last week, looking "It went very fast, that's for like 38,000. September. I felt more com­ said. "They got three arms in probably my senior year at back on his memorable show­ sure," Haeger said of his ini­ "There were a lot of emo­ fortable with the guys and return, so I guess they did Detroit Catholic Central. I down with the future Hall of tial one-day stint with the tions going through my body. more comfortable out on the what they thought was good decided not to go play for St. Famer. "Trememberhearing White Sox. "I flew in to It was a good opportunity; I field. My knees weren't shak­ for the organization. Louis of the North American his name over the loudspeak­ Chicago the day I threw. The just didn't take advantage of ing like they were back in May." Hopefully, the trades will Hockey League (NAHL) that er, but I kept telling myself, next thing I knew, I was at it like I should have." The highlight of the season open up a spot for me. year because I wanted to play 'Don't look at him. Don't look the ballpark, it was gametime for Haeger came on Sept. 23 "I've talked to our pitching my senior year and graduate at him. The bases are loaded. and I was on the mound. As iring journey when he earned his first coach, Don Cooper, about from CC. That was really Don't look at him.' soon as the game was over, I Haeger's path to the Majors Major League victory after three or four times during the important to me. We then "Well, I ended up getting flew back home. would make for an entertain­ entering a game against off-season and he told me the went undefeated that year and him to hit into a double play, "The hardest part was get­ ing Disney movie. Drafted out Seattle with the>White Sox in opportunity is there for me won our third state champi­ which was key because if he ting used to the atmosphere of high school by the White a deep hole. and the ball is in my court. onship in a row. It was an gets any kind of hit, I'm in big and surroundings because, Sox in the 25th round of the "We were down five runs All I can ask for is a chance to amazing year and one that I trouble." obviously, I had never 2001 Major League Draft, the" when I came in," remembered go out there and compete for will never forget." stepped on that mound former Shamrock shelved Haeger. "I threw three or four a spot." Unforgettable night before the first inning. I had baseball and pursued a career scoreless innings and we Even though Haeger went to get used to the backdrop in golf after struggling to a 1- ended up winning. 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WYAA registration uniform expenses, facility Little League. The Minor A gymnasium. Contact Heidi proper techniques, legal Wolves need one experienced rental, equipment fees, travel, and Major divisions will be Richardson at hrichard@livo- requirements and a wide vari­ player for 2007 season, which Registration for the 39th coaches salary and tourney grouped, where possible, by nia.kl2.mi.us; ety of equipment. Any person will include 80 games from ": season for Westland Youth entry costs). skill level and not age alone. Girls golf - 3 p.m. Monday, born on or after Jan. 1, I960 March 17 through July 28 with Athletic Association baseball For more information, call , Postseason tournaments are March 12 at the Oasis Golf must receive certifications in trips to national events in and softball is underway and Jerry Abraham or Brian scheduled for both inter- Dome. Contact Gary Harper at order to obtain a hunting Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio and runs through March 3X at the McClain at (734) 432-5612; or league and outside the league. [email protected]; license. All participants must Michigan. WYAA's Lange Compound, visit For more information about Boys baseball - 2:45 p.im bring a bag lunch. Children To arrange an individual try- ; 6050 Farmington Road (north madonna.edu/crusaders/jun- registration, call either Monday, March 12 at the field- ages ll-and-under must be out (on a need basis), call Bill ; of Ford Road). iors.htm. Michelle Faur at (586) 243- house. Contact Ron Targosz at accompanied by an adult. Hardin at (734) 560-0820; or \ \ The WYAA offers programs 9136; Laurie D'Anunzio at [email protected]; The fee is $15. Advance reg­ visit www.wacowolves.org for "* including: T-Ball (ages 5-6), Stevenson orientation (313) 532-3950; Bill Sullivan Boys track and field - 2:45 istration, which begins Feb. 5, more information. Coach-Pitch with machine ¢7- Livonia Stevenson will host at (313) 535-8143; or Tim p.m. Monday, March 12 at the will be at the LCRC office. H The Livonia Junior 8), Mustang ¢9-10), Bronco its annual incoming ninth- Smith at (313) 534-3795. gymnasium. Contact Rick Space is limited. Athletic League is seeking (11-12), Pony (13-14), Colt (15- grade orientation night begin­ Austin at For more information, call ballplayers ages 15-18 for its 16), Palamino (17-18), along ning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 Churchill Hall of Fame [email protected]; (734) 466-2410. travel team. with girls slow-pitch and fast- at the high school. Girls track and field - 2:45 For more information, e- pitch softball. The orientation is open to all The Livonia Churchill p.m. Monday, March 12 at the Girls slowpitch mail Eric Carrier at ericcarri- ' For more information, call middle school eighth graders Athletic Patrons will stage gymnasium. Contact Keith Mail-in and fax-in registra­ [email protected]. (734) 421-0640 (during nor­ and their parents that are con­ their fifth annual Hall of Fame McDonald at kmcdonal@livo- tion for the City of Livonia mal business hours or 10 a.m. sidering attending Stevenson dinner 6 p.m. Thursday March nia.kl2.mi.us;. Department of Parks and until noon Saturday and 7-9 in the fall of 2007. (Students 22 at Italian-American Club in Girls softball - 5 p.m. Recreation girls 10- and 13- The University of Michigan * p.m. Wednesdays; leave a mes­ must be accompanied by a par­ Livonia. Monday, March 12 at the field- and-under slowpitch softball men's soccer team will stage its ' sage). ent.) Among the honorees are for­ house. Contact Meghan Misiak will be from Feb. 19 through fifth annual three-on-three You can also visit The program includes meet­ mer basketball standout Ken at [email protected]; March 2. Micro-Soccer Shootout camp, www.wyaa.org. ing athletic department coach­ Landini, boys basketball coach Girls soccer - 2:45 p.m. Walk-in registration follows Friday-Saturday, Feb. 10-11, at ; es and current athletes of all Pat Montagano and the 1972 Monday, March 12 at the gym­ from Feb. 26 through March 9 U-M's Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. sports program in the undefeated Charger football nasium. Contact Dave or until enrollment limit is The event, similar to basket­ Roster spots remain avail­ Stevenson Competition Gym. team coached by Ken Hebestreit at dhebestr@livo- reached. Registration forms ball's Super/ball, is an all-day able for the Westland Youth Participants can obtain infor­ Kaestner. nia,kl2.mi.us. will be sent to schools in event with over 200 teams Athletic Association girls mation about practice-tryout Several members of the '72 All athletes must have a January or can be obtained the with ages ranging from 7-year- freshman basketball program dates and sports signup sheets football team still need to be valid physical on fail (conduct­ Parks and Recreation counter old boys and girls through (ages 9-11). will be available. located. ed after April 15, 2006) in inside the Livonia Community men's and women's adult, with Registration is from 10 a.m. The evening also includes For more information, or to order to tryout, in addition to a Recreation Center, 15100 both recreational and competi- * until noon Saturdays and 7-9 meeting high school coun­ reserve a spot at the banquet, Livonia Public Schools $100 Hubbard (at Five Mile Road). tive division available for each p.m. Wednesdays at the selors and members of the call the Churchill Athletic participation fee. Registration is open to all age bracket. • -\ WYAA's Lange Compound, Student Senate, a tour of the Office at (734) 744-2650, Ext. For more information, call girls residing in the Livonia or All skill levels encouraged to '::'_ 6050 Farmington Road (north school, and learning about 46117. the Churchill athletic office at Clarenceville public school dis­ participate. ; ' of Ford Road). extracurricular activities and (734) 744-2650, Ext. 46117. tricts. Registration forms can be ; For more information, call clubs. The Stevenson High The season will be June and picked up at local soccer outlet •" during regular business hours Jazz Band will also perform. The 2007 Michigan Whitetails banquet July with scrimmage played on scores or obtained through or leave a voice mail at (734) The school store will also be Recreation and Parks Whitetails Unlimited is Wednesday evenings. www.umsoccer.com. 421-0640. open for business. Association Hoops Challenge, sponsoring the Livonia Area For more information, call All proceeds will go to subsi- '' For more information, call sponsored by the City of Whitetails Unlimited fundrais- (734) 466-2410. dize the U-M men's and Soccer signup the Stevenson athletic depart­ Livonia Department of Parks ing banquet Saturday, March women's soccer teams. The Livonia Soccer Club is ment at (734) 7644-2660, Ext. and Recreation, will be Friday 10, at Corsi's Banquet Center, Girls fastpitch For more information, call accepting spring registrations. 48116. Feb. 23 at the Livonia 27910 W. Seven Mile Road, Registration for the 2007 (734) 647-1201; or e-mail ldur-"; For more information, call Community Recreation Center, Livonia. Westland Lightning girls fast- [email protected]. (734) 464-8575; or visit Young pitchers clinic located at 15100 Hubbard (at The social hour begins at pitch softball program (ages 8- www.livoniasoccer.org. The Livonia Stevenson High Five Mile Road. 5:30 p.m. with the buffet din­ 16) is being held from 7-9 p.m. Open swimming baseball coaching staff will Registration, from 11:30 ner at 7 p.m. Tickets, which Wednesdays and 10 a.m. until Western Wayne County Hitting-Fieiding Clinic conduct a clinic to learn the a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is free. must be purchased by March noon Saturdays at the Therapeutic Recreation will '' A hitting and fielding clinic basics of pitching for current Awards will be given to the 3, are $45 each. (No tickets Westland Youth Athletic stage open recreational swim- "' for students currently in - grades 3-8 from 10 a.m. to . first- and second-place finish­ will be sold at the door.) Association Compound, 6050 ming from 6:30-8 p.m. grades 3-8, conducted by the noon Saturday, March 10, at ers in the following age groups The event will also feature Farmington Road, Wetland. Tuesdays through May 29 at Livonia Stevenson baseball the school's fieldhouse. for boys and girls: 8-9,10-11, an auction, door prizes, sport­ Birth certificates are the Dyer Orthopedic Pool, coaching staff, will be from 1- The two-hour clinic with 12-13,14-15. . ing equipment, limited edition- required. located on Marquette Road 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, teach young pitchers proper Winners advance to one of wildlife andoutdoor art, and For more information, call (between Wayne and ;>*' at the high school fieldhouse. throwing mechanics, injury five area levels of competition WTU collectibles. (734) 421-0640; or visit Newburgh roads). The hitting session involves prevention, wind-up, stretch, with the state championship Proceeds from the banquet www.wyaa.org. The one night fee is $2 for "r proper grip, stance, balance, pick-off moves and the Sunday, April 15 at the Palace will go toward local projects Wayne County residents and stride and swing. The field ses­ mechanics of different pitch­ of Auburn Hills. which uphold the mission of T-BallF Coach-Pitch $3 for non-Wayne County res- " • sion gives participants the ers. Parents and coaches are For more information, call the WTU, a national nonprofit Mail-in and fax-in registra­ idents. Five swim cards are chance to learn proper glove welcome to attend. (734) 466-2410. conservation organization with tion for the City of Livonia $10 for Wayne County resi­ techniques, footwork, position­ The cost is $35. Enrollment members in all 50 states. Department of Parks and dents and $15 for non-resi- ; ing, throwing and drills. Livonia Y leagues Recreation 2007 co-ed instruc­ dents. ; 1 is limited to the first 40 regis­ To order tickets, call Durwin The cost is $35. Enrollment trants. n The Livonia Family YMCA Moisio at (248) 437-2670; tional T-ball (ages 5-6) and For more information, call is limited to the first 60 regis­ For more information, call is offering a youth basketball Gary Jones at (313) 999r5842; Coach-Pitch (7-8) will be Margaret Martin at (734) 722- "! trants. Stevenson varsity baseball league for boys and girls ages or the WTU headquarters at through Friday, Feb. 9- 7620; ore-mail For more information, call coach Rick Berryman at (734) 5-14. (League play starts (800) 274-5471. Walk-in registration follows [email protected]. mi.us. Stevenson varsity baseball 455-8623; ore-mail March 3.) You can also visit Feb. 5-16 or until enrollment coach Rick Berryman at (734) Berry3724 @aol.com. n Registration is underway www.whitetailsunlimited.com limit is reached. Registration Carbo Baseball School 455-8623; or e-mail for the Livonia Y spring soccer for more information. forms will be sent to schools The Bernie Carbo Pro [email protected]. for boys and girls ages 3-8, this month or can be obtained Secrets Baseball Academy will The North Redford Central along with boys and girls at the Parks and Recreation be staging individual, small Little League, along with the under-9, -10 and -11. (The sea­ The City of Livonia counter inside the Livonia group and team skills session The Crusader Junior Redford American Little son runs April 14 through June Department of Parks and Community Recreation Center, in velocity improvement, Volleyball Association, spon­ League, have expanded its bor­ 2). Recreation will hold a hunters 15100 Hubbard (at Five Mile power hitting and fielding to sored by Madonna University ders and now can register chil­ Fees vary. safety class from 6-9:30 p.m. Road). showcase at any time. Volleyball, will stage registra­ dren from an area encompass­ For more information, call Friday, March 9; and 9 a.m.-5 Registration is open to boys Former Phillies minor tion tryouts for the following ing on the north by Nine Mile (734) 261-2161. p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the and girls residing in the league Ail-Star Mark age groups on Sunday, Feb. 18: Road; on the south by Joy Livonia Community Livonia or Clarenceville public Rutherford, who played high 12s - 2:30-4 p.m.; 13s and Road; on the east by Telegraph CHS spring tryouts Recreation Center, located at school districts. school baseball at Livonia 14s - 4-6 p.m.; 15s and 16s - 6- Road; and on the west by I- Livonia Churchill High 15100 Hubbard (at Five Mile For more information, call Chuchill and at Eastern ,- 8 p.m.; 17s and 18s - 7:30- 275. School has announced its Road). (734) 466-2410. Michigan University, will be \ I 9:30 p.m. Little League Baseball con­ spring 2007 athletic tryout Hunter safety allows individ­ the featured instructor. The program begins in sists of the following: Minor B schedule for the following uals of all ages, 10 and up, to Need ballplayers . For more information, call . "" March and continues through (ages 5-9), Minor A (7-12), sports: gain an understanding of H The 12-and-under WaCo (734)421-4928. ' '.';': the end of June. Practice days Majors (9-12), Juniors (13-14), Boys tennis - 2:45 p.m. are Tuesdays and Thursdays Seniors (15-16) and Big League Monday, March 12 at the gym­ and designated Sundays. (16-18). nasium. For more information, Tournament will be primarily The Junior, Senior and Big contact Reid Friedrichs at on Saturdays. League divisions will be regis­ rfriedri @livonia.kl2. mi. us; The program fee cost is $625 tering under the new com­ Competitive cheerleading - (includes AAU registration, bined Capitol Park Senior 6 p.m. Monday, May 7 at the

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Lg great room w/ (248) 437-2039 Updated kitchen with granite counter top, ceramic floor, 56 __ Wieder- wrap-around stone fireplace sehen to den, grand staircase to 3 new paint, interior doors and trim. 46 48 4$ SO bdrm, 2.5 baths, master All new appliances including washer 57 Gleeful shout suite w/firepiace 13.5 x 35, 59 Ben & Jerry Commercial/Retail For 54 add'l 2 bdrms w/Jack &Jiil 52 53 Sale . dryer. Great pond view. $93,400 rivai bath, 3 car garage, sprin­ " 60 Scottish river kling system; LOWER for 1 bedroom. * •55* 5•S 60 •" 63 Cairo ioc. LEVEL ideal for elderly live- CANTON Bfjsy Michigan Ave. corridor in parents, 1500 sq. ft. 61 B2 63 S4 HOME, 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths, in Canton, new 5100 sq. ft. 20x20 great room w/ fire­ building with one tenant. 4.5 place,' ig kitchen w/eating acre site has room for anoth­ at 248-719-0559 BS 86 57 space, laundry room, work­ er 15,000 sq. ft. build- out/sewing room, 20x12 Ing.SI ,400,,000. #2615853 1 patio. Agent's borne. . BELA SIPOS RE/MAX 1 $649,900. BONUS: Puerto 734-669-5813,734-747-7888 Vallarta timeshare {sleeps 8} Reinhart Commercial 248-701-4481 or for details 248-348-3000 'Email: [email protected] PLYMOUTH Quick Oil Change building for SUVOKIA sale, Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth Twp, 3-bay, 1500 sq. ft.,oil Fun By The change plus 1200 sq. ft. of 1 4 3 2 Numbers retail office. Business avail­ ReaLEstale Services able separately. $825,000. #2700584 7 4 Like puzzles? BANK FORECLOSURES! BELA SIPOS Then you'i! love Homes from $10,000! 1-3 .734-669-5813, 734-747-7888 sudoku. This Reinhart Commercial 3 8 7 5 1 bedroom available! Repos. mind-bending REOs FO:C FSBO. FHA. etc **SU} These tiomes msist sell: f-or puzzle will have lutings call 3 5 6 you hooked from 1-800-425-1620 ext 3421. the moment you CANTON- Very good cond. 2 8 1 9 3 square off, so CAN'T SELL YOUR HOME? bdrm, Loaded. Corner lot. Private investor can pay up to $5000/best. Serious callers sharpen your 90% of appraised value. 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REDFORO Mere's How It Works: Fwaer "Handyman Special" Make Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine reasonable offer. 3x3 boxes. To soive a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each CANTON 734-771-3677. Beautiful 3 bdrm. full bsmt. row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, Move-in Condition. New ROCHESTER 1992 for sale by column and box. You' can figure out the order in which the numbers will kitchen & new appliances. .owner, 12 Mile & Haggerty, 3 appear by using the numeric dues already provided in the boxes. The New bath, Pella windows & bdrm w/extra room, 2 full more numbers you'name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! wood floors in dining & baths w/Jacuzzi in each. foyer area. Plymouth- Shingled roof, drywall ceilings Canton Schools $128,900. & walls, vinyl siding, thermal 313-779-3159 pane windows, CA, natural fireplace, carport, laundry, 4 interior skylights, insulated GROSSE ISLE - Private end shed w/carpet & electric, Cul- unit condo backs to woods. de-sac PRIME LOT, backs up Cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace to woods on 2 sides. Movi in living room. Sparkling schools. Awesome freeway kitchen ali appliances, large access. Low monthly utilities. ,~H £ s\ i /J *..\' master w/large walk-in closet. $39,000. (248) 752-7293, ; L* i nc w* tz. VV w* fx w £ji 5199,500 (DW81 IS) - (602)531-8100 . 734-455-6000 ANGOLA IVORY COAST SUDAN Weir Manuel Realtors Resort & Vacation KENYA TANZANI. NORTHVILLE - EXECUTIVE Property-; :.. MOROCCO UGANDA CONDO - 2500+ SQ.FT. ETHIOPIA NIGERIA $489,000. Or Lease Available. ASHEVILLE, NG New moun­ 734-748-2224, 248-207-6697 tain community boasting spectacular view and privacy THE WOKPS REAP UP, PQWN AND AckoBQ. NORTHVILLE homesites. Clubhouse, exer­ LOVELY SURREY LANE cise facility, paved roads, Immaculate 2 bdrm, 2 bath walking trails. Only 35 min­ ranch with newer carpeting & utes to downtown Asbevilie. appliances. Close to x-ways, Call 1-877-689-2626 shopping, restaurants, and I A T. X W town. Immed. occup. Asking $124,900. A Best Buy! Hurry! Annie Nichols M K E Y A M B 248-408-5695 X259 Finding your next home just got easier. Real Estate One 248-348-6430 T -L O K U G A D A NOVI - 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath condo in Country Place. H U R Y I OP Updated " kitchen w/oak Z H J cabinets, gorgeous fireplace in living room. Large master I V O R Y . C w/bath. Finished bsmt. 1-car AST garage. $129,900 (EC27GL) # 248-455-6000 'l? 'in LSSl'ilW U K D Weir Manuel Realtors U P PLYMOUTH TWR 1 bdrm. P . upper end unit. Nice location D CHADS I DY Hines & Northvilie rd. Priced to sell $87,000. I (734)716-0133 F.OVB'NMAAG

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(248) 349-9495 $450/mo + deposit. Six month $510/M0 • 1 bedroom from $565 2 parking (1 covered), Pets. ...Apartsnes&ftffltsNK? ...SesiiBsrsat/WJsina! FREE HEAT Carport avail. lease or longer. $199 SEC DEP. • Water included $1400/mo, 248-421-3113 734-635-1079, 734-434-6686 Uadfofffet CAMBRIDGE 248-473-5180 NORTHVILLE - 1 block from (on approved credit) -. • Cathedral ceilings • Balconies BIRMINGHAM, DOWNTOWN ...Sssgs/fei Stores Main St. w/creek side setting, PLYMOUTH Park Manor Apts APARTMENTS Cafl today before • Carport Gorgeous 1,000 sqft. Granite FARMINGTON HILLS updated 1 BR apts from $600 - Move in special! 2 bdrm non­ . m ..Watod To tot • Fully carpeted in kitchen & bath, hardwood {313} 274-4765 Spacious 1 and 2 bdrms, Available now! 734-420-1027 smoking $560. Includes heat they are gone! • Vertical blinds floors. $1525. 248-877-3261 ...KamesferRgss i Ta Best www.yorkcommunitles.com updated kitchens and new & water. No pets. 1 parking • Great location to malls it* carpet, carport incl. Starting space per apt. 734-454-9274 KENSINGTON PARK • Livonia school system BLOOMFIELD TWP1600 sq.ft. at $600/mo. (248) 763-4729 ..f«mslum Sentsl Farmington Hills NORTHVILLE/NOVI 2 bdrm, 1 den, 2.5 baths, 2 Btirm. $645.00. Incl. paid YEAR END SALE! PLYMOUTH attached 2 car. Atrium off ..Rents! Agsif* FARMINGTON MANOR APTS. (734) 261-5410 Water & large portion of heat. Move in Winter and benefit PRINCETON COURT kitchen, fireplace, C/A, finished ...MabirteS&i Small pets ok. 248-615-8920 Deluxe studio & 1 bedroom, from our lowest prices of 1 Bedrooms 248-437-6794 bsmt, pool, tennis. No pets. carport, starting at $475. the year on all of our Westland EHO $1300/mo. 248-853-0821 ..Lease/Optson Tc Buy FARMINGTON HILLS 248-888-0868 Control your own heat unique and beautifully dec­ SOUTHFIELD'S Hawthorne Club .,.¾¾ Stare ftels ..KM Sitting Sefviee ANNGIE APTS. Ranch style/private entry orated one and two bed­ LESLIE TOWERS Apartments ,.teissS£8rAPARTMENT SPECIALISTS LINCOLN PARK BEDFORD -1 BDRM No, pets 1 Bdrm. 1st floor on pond, Deluxe 1 & 2 bedrooms. 1-1.5 bath, carport, break­ FIRST MONTH FREE Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 12-4 many extras. $650 Starting at $399 a month. fast, 24 hour.fitness center, $99 Security Deposit* 248-890-4439 Quiet, private balcony's, ORCHARDS OF (734) 729-6636 worry-free maintenance Incl: central air, private NEW3URGH storage, laundry, ceiling and much, much more! storage, walk-in closets. • 1 & 2 Bedroom plans fans w/ lights & blinds. Ring us at (248) 349-8200 2 bdrm also available. 313-386-6720 • Playground Area check us out on the -web (313) 937-3319 EHO Westland w ww.no v iridge.com • Pool & Clubhouse 'Some restrictions apply BIRMINGHAM- 2 bdrm, 1 Isn't It About LIVONIA •Certain restrictions apply. • Carport Included VENOY PINES APTS. bath, appliances. Renovated. 1 bdrm. All utilities included. REDFORD ONE MONTH FREE Hardwood floors, No pets, non-smoking. $700. PLYMOUTH 1 Bdrm, 1 bath, (734) 729-5090 RENT! $99 MOVE IN! FREE $975/mo. 248-722-187"? Time You Got 248-496-9409 neutral & updated t/o, new www.yorkcommunities.com SUPER SAVINGS! HEAT & WATER! 24715 Five stove & fridge, doorwail to' Mile 1 bdrm $500'; 2 bdrm LIVONIA 2 bdrm. Appliances, LIVONIA balcony, large bedroom, just $600 Quiet, clean, appliances, Rent Starting $750/ mo. first, last + sec. 2 bdrm steps from downtown. Westland- « * new carpet, paint. No pets. dep. required. Non-smoking, S639 incl beat & water $575/mo Heat & water Inc. Awesome Location! Mon-Sat, 1:-6. 313-945-0524 no pets 313-407-7870 248-471-6538 Call: Tma 734-416-8726 1ST MONTH FREE SOUTH LYON NORTHVILLE TWP-2 bdrm, LIVONIA 5 Mile/Middlebelt. PLYMOUTH 1 bdrm, washer/ MEADOWS OF SOUTH LYON Spacious 1 Bdrm family room w/ fireplace and Deluxe 1 unit, washer & dryer, stove, fridge, $595/mo. 2 & 3 bdrm, starting at S750. "some restrictions apply = 1 & 2 bedroom apts. deck. Living room, dining dryer hookup. Starting at CANTON- 1 bdrm, $525/mo room, bsmt, laundry, no pets, Laundry. Pet friendly. 734-721-6699 EHO some with fireplace Westland Plymouth $640. 248-521-1978 w/neat. 734-455-0391 non smoking. $850/mo. 248-767-4207 • Clubhouse Call: 734-420-2279 Carriage Move-In WESTLAND BEAUTIFUL Designed with Brand new large 1 bdrm. (734)261-7394 NORWAYNE 2 & 3 bdrm. AptS, KOOMATESinMINP! House Specials! Ceramic tile, $400/mo. 32457 www.yorkcommuriities.com Custom kitchen,, laundry, car­ FREE HEAT - Fh ! Across from Lenawee. (734) 658-8823 peting, deck, garage, fenced. Meijers CENTRAL AiR - Fh 2 From $569. 313-475-8309 Comer of Haggerty &. Joy WESTLAND WOODS WESTLAND C734) 522-3013 (734) 425-0930 Country Court and Village NORWAYNE - 3 bdrm, new 1 and 2 bedrooms, lots of appliances incl. Section . 8 amenities including inters okay, references required. com or private entry, $750/mo. (313)424-2384 r- SPACIOUS!! Garden City cathedral ceilings, walk-in PLYMOUTH Clean 2 bdrm, Wilderness 2 Bdrfflflt1000^fe Apts from $520* closets plus free storage, Move-In Specials! picturesque Courtyards family room, w/garage. Heat/ CARPORTS/ TOOL and sparkling pool. Just water incl. Ho smoking/pet Luna Central Air MOVE IN SPECIAL WASHEi?& DRYER minutes from highways, $800. 734-459-7549 Near Westland mall DELUXE UNITS FOB inside unit walking Distance to major (734) 425-0930 BASIC UNIT PRICE grocery shopping plaza. PLYMOUTH, Near Nines Park. (734)425-5731 . SECURITY Call today for great Updated 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, bsmt, appliances, no pets, DEPOSIT $200 Specials! (734) 721-0500 $750. Agent, 734-718-6779 — , j j. jc ' FKEE HEAT •HEAT/WATER INCL. WOQNSOCKET Rhode Island Westland - 2 bdrm. Full bsmt. Take advantage or village HUGE Bathrooms • CLUBHOUSE Clean, neat. Quiet neighbor­ • PET WELCOME 5 Room, sun parlor, bath, "~ Bordering Westland hood. Immediate occupancy. • MODEL UNIT. cabinets, floor all new. Hook-up, no utilities. $800. From $645/mo. Credit check. (734) 425-0930 Near Woonsocket hospital. Call'Jamie: 734-721-8111 Spacious 1 and 2 1-401-301-2573 bdrm apartments with Balcony. Apartments/ Cherry Hill near Furnished Merriman FARMINGTON HILLS- Total FARMINGTON HILLS - Park privacy in this 2 bdrm upper Call for Details* Motel. Furnished rooms, effi­ flat. Lg family room, dining www.ssieasmg.com O£08268568 734-729-2242 ciency &-apts from $150/week. room. Appliances. $750 & sec. No deposit. 248-474-1324 Sep. utilities. 248-470-4309

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PLYMOUTH 2 Bdrms. Full REDFORD Brick 3 bdrm bun­ WESTLAND Cherry Hiii & TRIPLE A DELUXE MOTEL ROYAL OAK I BERKLEY FARMINGTON HILLS 2 LIVONIA NORTHVILLE - Private bath, Z bdrm Lower Flat, bath, laun­ 3 bdrm, 1 bath brick ranch, basement, attached garage, galow, bsmt, garage, 1200 sq. Wayne Rd. 3 bdrm brick ranch, walk-in closet. Non-smoking. A/C, Jacuzzi in rooms, maid dry facilities, bsmt. Immediate Bdrms, central air, base­ washer/dryer included. $850. ft., Rent/option to buy. c/a, fenced, 1.5 car, freshly service, HBO. Low daiiy/wkly ment. $900. Afso avaii 3 garage, $795/mo. Sec. 8 okay. Mo. to mo. Female only. Avail, Occupancy. Tree lined neigh­ Agent, Ran: (734) 844-6587 734-645-5382 $950/mo. 313-515-1100 painted. References required. now! $500. 248-505-0645 bdrm, 2 bath, fenced $1050 $950/mo 734-223-4939 Sunrise Inn 734-427-1300 borhood. Gas/ Water incl. REDFORD Renovated 3 248-476-9815 PLYMOUTH-2 bedroom ranch. Tel-96 inn 313-535-4100 $775/Mo. 313-805-5484 LIVONIA - 3 bdrm, 1 bath bdrm., 1 car detached garage, PLYMOUTH Stove and fridge. Pets nego­ WESTLAND Duplex 2 Bsmt Royal inn 248-544-1575 home w/ garage & bsmt. new appliances. $900/mo. 1600 sq. ft. home, room with WESTLANO 275/Ford. 2 bdrm FARMINGTON HILLS 3 bdrm, tiable. $775/mo: Call: w/3rd bedroom, fenced yard, Fairlane 248-347-9999 Good cond., good area. 734-272-2522 private driveway. Pets ok access to house. $425/mo. lower, newly remodeled, dead 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, 1294 $800/mo. Could be $0 down 734-717-7643,734-717-3452 Call momings.734-262-5500 Relax Inn 734-595-9990 end St., appliances, heat/water sq.ft., 2 car attached. N of 13 750/mo. 734-576-3434 or rent to own. 734-521-0235 PLYMOUTH 3 bdrm, ranch ROYAL OAK & SOUTHFIELD- incl. $675/mo. 734-576-3030 Mile. $1400/mo 248-477-5184 ROMULUS i-94 & Middlebelt. WAYNE w/bsmt,. C/A. All appliances. 2 bdrm, hardwood floors, WESTLAND Ford/l-275 area. 3 Nice, clean, quiet environ­ LIVONIA 3 bdrm. brick ranch, appliances. Large yard. bdrm, 1,5 bath, brick ranch 3 bdrm, 1 acre, private. Util. FARMINGTON HILLS Beautiful Super clean. Immediate. ment. $450 mo. Utilities PLYMOUTH 2bath, 1900sq.ft., firt.bsml, 248-388-6853. w/bsmt, carpet, C/A. Clean. No incl. Pets ok. Smokers ok. Homes For Rent executive home in excel ient $1095. 734-718-3495 included. (734) 722-6960 DOWNTOWN appliances, 2 car. $1700. D&H pets. $90O/mo. 734-591-9163 $380/mo. 734-673-0417 Office Space For Lease neighborhood. $2800/mo. WAYNE Property 248-888-9133 PLYMOUTH, 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath Affordable rates for Prime 248-489-5905, 248-497-9951 2 Bedrooms, bath, laundry Office/Retail Space For BIRMINGHAM- 2 bdrm with colonial, 1600 sq.ft. with par­ WESTLAND Livonia Schools. locationl Several units rang­ basement, 1188 Bird St. 14 LIVONIA 3 bdrm, newly facilities. Newly remodeled 2 bdrm, all appliances, c/a, Rooms For Rent Rent/Lease FERNDALE- Updated 3 bdrm, tially finished bsmt, 2 car ing from 400 - 1200sq.fi. mile/Woodward $775/mo. remodeled, on wooded acre. with fenced back yard and updated kitchen, hardwood. family/dining room, bsmt, garage, fenced yard. All appli­ Monthly Rents From $575? Bob (248) 360-2095 $950/mo. + dep. No pets. shed. Immediate Occupancy. $750/mo.. 734-658-6936 FARMINGTON - DOWNTOWN appliances. Wood floors. ances stay. $l,475/mo. $1100. Call: (888) 877-3786 SharaNet Realty 246-642-1620 Sect 8 Ok. 734-453-2923 Agent: Jim, (734) 765-1081 $950 - 734-710-1270 GARDEN CITY bdrm, bath, 2&3rm, 400 &500sq.ft. win­ $875/mo. + sec 313-999-4540 kitchen & laundry access, non­ WAYNE- Immaculate 2 bdrm, dowed offices, low gross rent, CANTON- Newer 4 bdrm' LIVONIA N. W„ 3 bdrm., 2:5 PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP Mobile Home Rentals smoking & drinking. $100/wk., GARDEN CITY 4 bdrm, 2 bath, c/a, all appliances, finished best location. 248-476-2050 Brick Coloniai, 2.5 bath, 3 car, bath, all updated.many extras, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fireplace, $100 sec. 734-522-9876 3 1/2 car garage, 1/2 acre lot. bsmt, garage. $850/mo. + "It's All About Results" 3083 sq. ft. $2500/mo. D&H carefree living. $1585/mo. large fenced yd. Avaii. immed. $1100/mo. + sec. 29620 dep. 734-728-3227 CANTON - We have homes for "It's All About Results" Properties, 248-888-9133 Avail, now. 248-755-3125 $1035/mo. (248) 735-5464 GARDEN CITY Sleeping room, Observer 6r Eccentric Dawson. (734)564-1010 rent. Pets welcome. Call Sandy WAYNE - Sharp 3 bdrm, fin- at Sun Homes for details at: furnished. Non-drinker. Work­ Observer & Eccentric 1-800-579-SELL CANTON - We have homes for LIVONIA- Ranch, 3 bdrm, 1.5 REDFORO 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 2 ing male. $90/wk, security. rent. Pets welcome. Call Sandy GARDEN CITY- Remodeled 4 ished bsmt, immediate occu­ (888) 304-8941 1-800-579-SELL bath, completely remodeled, 1/2 car garage, large lot, quiet pancy, option to buy available. 734-731-2657, 734-427-2778 at Sun Homes for details at: bdrm, bsmt, garage, dining street. $850/mo. 12280 San Exclusive PLYMOUTH- Historical Old room, 2 full bath, option to new 2.5 car garage & appli­ $850, 248-788-1823 Skyline/Clayton Retailer (888) 304-8941 Jose. Redford. •* REOFORD AREA Working LATHRUP VILLAGE- Village, charming Victorian buy avail. $850, 248-788-1823 ances. Beauty in a great Exclusive Call 313-937-7933 WEST BLOOMFIELO AREA gentleman preferred. Clean Southfield bdlg, 850 sq.ft. office space, neighborhood. $135G/mo. vacation Skyline/Clayton Retailer 734-968-3911 CREDIT NOT A PROBLEM!- quiet home. $120/wk, $185 to Excellent office space suitable $850 & electric. 734-416-5946 HUNTINGTON WOODS REDFORO, 3 bdrm, 1 bath Resort/Rentals to home health care, account­ 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1400 sq.ft., 15 & Orchard Lake move in. 313-534-0109 "It's All About Results" LIVONIA Rent/option to buy 3 home on comer lot, big yard 4 bdrm., 2 bath, bsmt. 2 car ing, professional offices for Commercial/industrial fenced yard, pets OK. 1400 sq. ft. w/ wet bar. any other uses, very attractive Observer & Eccentric $1500/mo. 248-752-4016 bdrm, exc. cond. 1000 sq. ft., garage. $200Q/mo/negotiable. SOUTHFIELD HOTEL For Renl/Lease extra Ig. 2.5 car, fenced yd;, $1000/mo. Could be $0 down 248-356-7800 Harbor Springs Monthly stay $300 down to rent, all utilities included. Call: c/a, $950/mo. 734-612-6991 or rent to own. 734-521-0235 move in. 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WORKWiSE You may be that poor productivity is acceptable for one situation in the Mike Cook is the _J working on a individual. "It becomes meaningless (to spirit of "mutual author of "Thrive: highly them) to work harder,"he says. The Institute influence" so that Standing On Your IPTS* * Own Two Feet in a by motivated offers a one-year educational program to your teamwork is •vjb # team tp get increase profitability and empower more effective. He Borderless World," iV Mildred L where he discusses . •w" resultsiand all employees to improve their organizations. agrees that you have t Gulp the importance of of you 'RUTHLESS COMPASSION' to "convey that developing high-level discover that How can you determine before a behavior you're vested in the interpersonal skills to one team is ingrained that your team member is person's success." complete with the member isn't pulling his weight. You ask lagging behind? Pay attention immediately If the team global marketplace, each other, "What's the problem?" At first when you see that the person isn't member refuses to and persuade a co­ glance, you might think that he feels above contributing. Watch to see whether this is make a worker not to. be underproductive.' his job description. the beginning of a pattern, or an exception. commitment, Cook ; An attitude of superiority may well be a Cook says to observe how the person says to state that smokescreen, advises Mike Cook, author of responds to requests. "How does he you are committed "Thrive: Standing On Your Own Two Feet in prioritize them?" he asks. "Does he favor to productivity for a Borderless World" (St. Lynn's Press, some people/tasks over others? Does he the organization $18.95). "The team member may sense that operate more from a platform of compliance and aren't "willing he can't do what he's supposed to do on the with certain aspects of the job and other to have you damage t^am. He is resistant to needing other things just can't wait? You've got to take your reputation - people. This maybe a vulnerability issue. , action" if a pattern of non-participation or mine.'The next Avoiding vulnerability costs the team and emerges. step is to take the organization money and time. We hide Then what? '"Bilk straight with ruthless action. our limitations anti create clever stories to compassion," Cook explains. He offers a Mautner is less optimistic about the The first method truly requires risk- deflect the focus of attention away from us script with a: process, noting that many companies lack taking. It requires you to "get related to co­ onto the situation and other co-workers." - positive statement about the person; weekly, measurable performance standards. workers in an extraordinary manner... Through Vitalwork Inc., of Rochester, N.Y., - reference for "accepting the position in He further maintains that co-workers have through relationships, but not accidental ..Cook consults with individuals and good faith," for whatever reason; limited power. He recommends pulling relationships," Cook states. He adds that : organizations to increase self-management - description of what you as a team together as a team if you do have we're all competing with other workers : rather than fall back upon management member can expect, such as work of good . performance standards and arranging an worldwide, that this new workplace is filled tstructures when interpersonal problems quality delivered on time; and intervention. Meet and exert peer pressure with rising expectations while/the employee7 ; arise. - commitment statement, such as "I'd by "explaining... that he's dragging down base shrinks. "You have to figure out how to , John Mautner, CEO of Chicago's Cycle of like your commitment that I can count on the team, affecting your bonus or the success make yourself attractive to the employer and ^Success Institute, agrees that failure to you and that your personal unhappiness of the company/Then explain specifically co-workers, more so than the other guy," he ^contribute exacts a price, often causing a won't interfere with your performance." what the person needs to do to. If nothing states. "Make yourself easy to work with." -"ripple throughout the company that drags Jim Bolton, CEO of Ridge Associates in changes, open communication with your (Dr. Mildred L. Culp is an award-winning, "others down,"especially when they realize Cazenovia, N.Y., advocates approaching the manager. journalist. Copyright 2007 Passage Media.)

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