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BY DARRELL CLEM bor who was hospitalized for a car Family Self-Sufficiency. noon on one count of uttering and when she returned home, police Sgt. STAFF WRITER accident. Cramier, 40, already was on a publishing amid allegations he cashed David Heater said Friday afternoon Tonya Yvonne Cramier, who three-year probation sentence from a $150 check belonging to the 55- in Westland 18th District Court. The A Westland woman, already on pro­ dropped her former last name Oncza April 2007 for embezzling money year-old neighbor while she was in a woman had given a key to Cramier's bation for embezzling in her former following a divorce, was charged with from a client she was supposed to help hospital. He was on probation for a other son, who isn't charged, to watch job with the city's housing depart­ four counts of uttering and publishing while working for a family-aid pro­ marijuana charge. her house and feed her dog, Heater ment, was arraigned Friday along four checks totaling $3,800 that were gram at Westland's Dorsey Center. The alleged victim told police that said. with her teenage son on charges of made out either to her or a nonprofit Her 18-year-old son, Jason David the checks were taken in January and forging checks belonging to a neigh­ she had formed, called the Ways To Cramier, was arraigned Friday after­ that she noticed they were missing Please see CHARGED, A3

-* _ BY DARRELL CLEM used for an incinerator that burned STAFF WRITER trash from Westland and four other communities. As Westland officials gear up for Plakas responded that those issues the first public meeting in over a are being examined. year exclusively dedicated to Central Even so, Pickering said he believes f p™-™^-*» City Park, questions are being raised the county, as the park's owner, again about how to pay for an even­ should be responsible for paying tual remediation plan for the con­ the tab. He indicated that officials taminated site. should look into possibly using dol­ Officials have scheduled a study lars collected from.a^pecial Wayne session for 6 p.m. Monday at City County parks tax for remediation Hall to discuss new soil-test results efforts. that found elevated levels of meth­ Council President James Godbout ane near the Bailey Recreation and others have voiced frustra­ Center and Westland 18th District tion that the testing phase at the Court. An investigation by fire offi­ park is taking longer than some cials found none of the gas inside officials had expected. The find­ the buildings, easing concerns of a ing of elevated methane levels has potential explosion. prompted the Michigan Department The park has been fenced off since of Environmental Quality to call for PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY!STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER last January after it was publicly more testing. Sandi Meyerhoff hugs her daughter Katie, a fifth-grader at Schwietzer Elementary, as she's presented with a dictionary and plaque from revealed that the 100-acre park, a Pickering has suggested that the Earle Chorbagian and Superintendent Greg Baracy after winning the Earle Chorbagian 2007/2008 Elementary School Spelling Bee. former landfill, was contaminated county has taken "baby steps" to — mostly with lead. address the problem, although county Just last Monday, Westland City officials have said they have to answer Councilman Charles Pickering the MDEQ's call for more testing. renewed questions about whether Godbout said the process could well do certain dollars can be used to clean be further along if all city officials up the park and make it safe for use. had been informed as early as 2002 The county owns the park and leases of the contamination problem. it to the city. County officials and then-Mayor Pickering said city leaders need an Sandra Cicirelli came under fire in answer from City Attorney Angelo late 2006 after documents surfaced Plakas' office on whether officials indicating they had known for years can dip into the sanitation fund about the situation. — tax dollars typically used for On Monday, Godbout indicated garbage disposal — to address the the silence is "why we're dealing with BY SUE MASON park situation. He also questioned it now." STAFF WRITER whether money could be used from the potential sale of property once [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 There's nothing superstitious about the -~ Mr> number 13 for Marshall Middle School student Matthew Karpiuk. The sixth-grader brought home the Earle Chorbagian Middle School Spelling Bee crown Deadline nears to file in school election in the 13th round by correctly spelling the word ominous. Timing is running out for residents In addition to McClain and "I was kind of nervous when I was spelling interested in a seat on the Wayne- Schofield, Shawna Walker of Wayne, diorama," said Matthew. "I spelled it wrong, Westland school board. Brian Mulligan of Westland, and but, of course, it didn't count." Two four-year terms — those cur­ Robert Robinson of Westland have This is the 28th year the rently held by board Vice President pulled petitions while petitions also For more photos of district has held the spell- Cindy Schofield and Trustee have been requested on behalf of trie spelling bee, see ing bee, named for Earle Terrance McClain — will be filled in Christopher Szabo. the Photo Gallery Chorbagian, a retired school the Tuesday, May 6, election. Candidates must be at least 18 on the online edi- administrator who with Residents have until 5 p.m. years old, a qualified voter in the tion of the Westland schools media specialist Wednesday, Feb. 13, to file nominat­ school district and a resident of the Observer at www. Earle Truesdell Smith DTO- ing petitions or pay a $100 fee to be state for at least 30 days. hometownlife.com. posed it after a regionwide included in the annual school elec­ Nominating petitions are available spelling bee was discontin­ tion.. at the Westland City Clerk's Office ued in the 1970s. The spell­ So far six residents, including in Westland City Hall, 36001 Ford, ing bees are held at Adams Middle School where the two incumbents, have pulled west of Wayne Road. A minimum Chorbagian was an assistant principal. petitions, however, as of Friday of 40 up to a maximum of 100 sig­ Chorbagian was on hand to present Matthew afternoon, none had been turned in, natures of registered voters in the and elementary spelling bee winner Katie Marshal) Middle School sixth-grader Matthew Karpiuk smiles before he spells according to Westland City Clerk school district are needed. the word ominous to win Wayne-Westiand's Earle Chorbagian 2007/2008 Middle Eileen DeHart who is handling the Please see SPELLING, A3 School Spelling Bee. election for the school district. -By Sue Mason

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BY DARRELL CLEM chance to speak. If people still adopt a provision against what pick wins STAFFWRITER haven't spoken when a 30-min- he called slanderous statements ute public comment portion made by some residents. At times, Westland City ends early in a meeting, the Another resident, Shaunna. Council business meetings have council would conduct its busi­ Jaynes, said that if she had to her a trip to become a public forum where a ness and then return to citizens' choose, she would rather have small group claiming freedom remarks near the close of the public comments near the end of speech has drawn criticism session. of meetings than at the begin­ from other residents and offi­ Some residents believe the ning so that business repre­ cials who accuse them of being city should continue to reserve sentatives who come before mean-spirited and downright a spot for public comment the council won't have to sit BY SUE MASON slanderous. near the end of the meeting through the "negativity" that STAFF WRITER Differences between this — regardless. Some said they often characterizes citizens small but vocal group of resi­ prefer to address the council comments. The New York Giants may dents and their critics have long after they see how certain votes Resident John McGuire chas­ have won the Super Bowl by simmered, becoming heated have gone. They also said some tised the council for considering three points, but the margin of on occasion. Now, the two sides residents can't get to City Hall measures to reduce public com­ victory looks like a chasm when are at odds over proposed policy in time to speak early in the ment. you consider Cheryl Edwards revisions that would slightly meeting. "You people are trying to take won the Internet-based Pick the curb — but by no means elimi­ Council business meetings away our powers," he said, "and Pros by just one point. nate -— public remarks at coun­ typically start at 7 p-m. on the it doesn't make sense to me." "I was waiting until tomorrow cil sessions. first and third Mondays of the The council had added time (Friday) to tell my friends I won," "This is one more step of month. for public comment to its agen­ said Edwards, a lunch room Marty Carry, director of advertising for The Observer and Eccentric and ousting the citizens," council Some council members are da in the wake of an uproar over mother at Memorial Elementary Mirror Newspapers, presents the grand prize to Pick the Pros winner Cheryl watcher Judy McKinney said, questioning certain proposed the firing of then-City Clerk School in Garden City. Edwards of Garden City. "and I don't like it." policy changes, which could Patricia Gibbons in 2000 by a "We didn't know for sure we'd Council President James be voted on as early as Feb. council majority. The upheaval won, we knew we were close," "I also got help from my son didn't look at his score. Godbout, saying Westland has 18. Council members Cheryl led to a recall of two council said her husband, Bill. "We (Kevin, 14)." "I wasn't even close," he said. one of the area's most liberal Graunstadt and Charles members and prompted two weren't 100 percent sure, not Edwards stayed with the • The family, which also policies for public comment, has Pickering have voiced concerns others to resign. It also fueled until we got the e-mail." Giants and the Packers dur­ includes daughter Nicole, was to said he wants to make council about trimming a resident's a ballot measure that led to the Edwards, a Garden City resi­ ing the season and was hoping Las Vegas seven-eight years ago meetings more business-like speaking time from five min­ clerk becoming an elected posi­ dent, received a $818 voucher Green Bay would defeat New and, according to Bill Edwards, and to foster an atmosphere of utes to four and allowing citi­ tion. toward a trip for two to Las England in the regular season this trip will most likely be a professionalism. zens only one opportunity to Those tensions have long Vegas after finishing first in and waited until the day before family affair again. The good With that, the council is pon­ speak during an entire meeting. subsided, however, and some the online contest, beating out the Super Bowl to make her news, according to Carry, is that dering reducing the amount of Graunstadt noted that coun­ council members want to return more than 700 players, accord­ pick, discarding the hype that Bill Neugebauer Travel will work time that people can speak from cil members don't have any to a simpler, more business-like ing to Marty Carry, director the game was going to be a with them in customizing their five minutes to four, and reserv­ time limits, and "we sure take way of conducting meetings. of advertising for the Observer blowout. She picked the Giants trip. ing one time slot — instead of enough time to blab." They said Westland's policy for fi? Eccentric and Mirror with a score of 21-14. According "It all depends on what they the current two — for general During talks Monday eve­ public speaking still would be Newspapers. to Carry, Edwards' low score want," he said. citizens comments. ning on the issue, resident Bob liberal compared to most com­ More than 120,000 people moved her into top spot and the The Edwardses like paying No one would be denied a Johnson suggested the council munities. nationwide played the game grand prize. Pick the Pros, saying that it's in which players pick the win­ "Everyone ahead of you picked easy to play. Bill Edwards also ners of each week's NFL games. the Pats with a high score," he likes the fact that the game pro­ Edwards found herself in the said. "That's why you came from vided reminders on Wednesday middle of the pack during the behind to win." to make picks. 7 vie for Westland ATHENA Award season, and was four-five points Sports is a family thing for the "She didn't miss a pick during out going into Super Bowl week­ Edwardses. Bill Edwards and the season," he said about his It's a chocolate lover's dream social worker assigned to China, Russia and the United end. his wife have been playing Pick wife. 'It's awesome, the format come true when the Women Lincoln and Jefferson-Barnes Kingdom. "It was a little bit of gut feeling the Pros for four years. While and everything." of Westland, First Step and Elementaries. The winner of the award will and looking at the standings," Cheryl Edwards did well in the Mayor William R. Wild spon­ • Kelly Salfngue, an accounts be announced at the Chocolate said Edwards about her picks. contest, her husband admits he [email protected] | (734) 953-2112 sor the fourth annual Chocolate receivable accounting clerk Fantasy Ball. Doors will open Fantasy Ball Saturday, Feb. 16, employed by Westland Lock at 6 p.m. There will be a stroll­ at Hawthorne Valley Country and Key. ing dinner at 6:30 p.m., fol­ Club in Westland. • Susan Szurek, aboard lowed by the presentation of the AROUND WESTLAND Ooodles of chocolate confec­ certified advanced practice reg­ ATHENA Award at 7:30 p.m. tions will provide the backdrop istered nurse and family nurse There also will be dancing and Nursery School Olympics WYAA celebration for presentation of the Westland practitioner, is manager of more than 80 feet of chocolate OH THE WEB ATHENA Award, which will be Oakwood Healthcare System's delights. The Westland Parks and Westland Youth Athletic presented by WOW and First Lincoln School Clinic. Tickets are $60 per person Recreation Department, Association is actively working •For expanded versions of Around Step. Seven women have been The ATHENA Award rec­ or $100 per couple. For ticket Westland Civitan Club, on its 50th anniversary cele­ Westland, visit our online edition nominated for the honor: ognizes a man or woman who information or to purchase tick­ Westland Junior Civitan, bration with a retinue of events at www.hometownlife.com and • Heather Brenke, principal has attained and personifies ets, call Mary Denning (734) Dads' Athletic Club of to commemorate this occasion. ciick on Westffmd. of the Michigan region of UHY the highest level of professional 261-3680 or WOW at (734) Westland and Westland Participation in the Westland Advisors Inc. excellence in her/his business 467-9113 or visit the WOW Web Jaycees are again sponsoring Festival Parade on July 2, a SB Catherine Buchanan, man­ or profession, has devoted time site at www.womenofwestland. the Nursery School Olympics, special baseball Opening Day, leagues and $80 for Mustang ager and owner of Independent and energy to the community com. a chance for toddlers and featuring Karen Newman League. Registrations will con­ Carpet One in Westland. in a meaningful way and has Previous Westland ATHENA preschoolers to go for the singing the National Anthem tinue each Saturday until all the • Pamela Connole, a "return opened the door of leadership honorees include 18th District gold in games designed and John Glenn High School's teams are full. For additional again" student at the University opportunity for women. Court Judge Sandra Cicirelli, especially for them. Some JROTC Color Guard, and a information, contact the hall at of Michigan-Dearborn campus. The ATHENA Award was Wayne County Commissioner of the activities include the year-end dinner reception are (734) 728-5010 or by e-mail at • Sue Mason, Community first presented in 1982 in Kay Beard, Charlotte Sherman, Big Wheel Grande Prix, the on the calendar. [email protected]. Editor for the Westland Lansing and has grown to deputy superintendent of edu­ Marshmallow Shot Put and The WYAA would like to and Garden City Observer include presentations to more cational services for the Wayne- the I-Did-A-Rod Hurdles. hear from any Little Nankin Pancake breakfast Newspapers. than 5,000 individuals in hun­ Westland Community Schools, The event, open to young-. Football or Nankin Youth It'll be pancakes and roses > • Wendy Lyon, a Wayne- dreds of cities in the United and Joan Carr, founder of the sters ages 18 months to 5 Athletic Association founding on Valentine's Day, Thursday, Westland Community Schools States as well as in Canada, Red Wagon literacy program. years, will be 10 a.m. to noon board members so that they Feb. 14, when Westland's Senior Saturday, March 1, at the maybe included in the celebra­ Resources Department hosts its Bailey Recreation Center, tions. Contact Keith DeMolay at monthly pancake breakfast from 36651 Ford. Every child will (734) 722-1251 or the WYAA at 8:30-11 a.m. The community is receive a certificate of par­ (734)421-0640. invited to enjoy all-you-can-eat ticipation. The course takes flapjacks with a choice of but­ about 30-45 minutes, so chil­ Baseball registration termilk or multi-grain pancakes The City of Westland has p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the for the distribution day. dren can register and join in The Wayne Ford Civic League and regular or sugar free syrup. established the day, times, and Dorsey Community Center, Greenwood Villa residents the fun right up to 11:30 a.m. is holding baseball registrations Breakfast also includes bacon, locations that residents may 32715 Dorsey, north of Michigan must pick up their food items The cost is $4 per child/ath­ for children ages 4-1010 a.m. to sausage and choice of bever­ obtain surplus federal food for Avenue and south of Palmer. at Greenwood Villa. lete; parents/spectators are 4 p.m. Saturdays at the league age, all for $4. 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Students participating in the 28th annual Earle • Hamilton Elementary - Leanna Carreon, Chorbagian Spelling Bees were: runner-up Jessica Pate. 'Great police work' leads • Adams Middle School - Jeremiah Palmer, • Hicks Elementary - Rachael Champagne, sixth-grade; Stephen Callahan, seventh-grade; runner-up Kaleb McCloud. Aarti Sajnani, eighth-grade. The runners-up were • Hoover Elementary - David Gaedke, runner- Rachel Hymas, sixth-grade; Savannah Walker, up Brandon Sigler. to arrests in crime spree seventh-grade; Adam Kay, eighth-grade. • Jefferson-Barns Elementary - Joel Burke, • Franklin Middles School - Gurpreet Takhar, runner-up Kyle Pickens. sixth-grade; Sage Parker, seventh-grade; Ashley • Kettering Elementary - Jordan Khalaf, run­ BY DARRELLCLEM bing a woman at gunpoint as she was going Schaefer, eighth-grade. The runners-up were ner-up Francisco Herrera. STAFF WRITER into her residence at Scotsdale Apartments Samantha Ayres, sixth-grade: Hayley Davis, sev­ • Lincoln Elementary - Cody Johnson, runner- on Newburgh south of Joy. The victim told enth-grade; Jennifer McCaffery, eighth-grade. up James Hickok. A Westland man, accused of a crime spree police her assailant took her purse and fled • Marshall Middle School - Matthew Karpuik, • Madison Elementary - Luke Vasher, runner- involving armed robbery, home invasion, on foot, trailed by a car that had been idling sixth-grade; Shakim Harris, seventh-grade; up Nicholas Kallabat. attempted kidnapping, identity theft and in the parking lot. Michael Morgan, eighth-grade. The runners-up • Patchin Elementary - Coty Diaz, runner-up were Sabrina Feraru, sixth-grade; Laura Simons, McKenzie Bury. several other felonies, was arraigned Friday In the latter case, Miller said in court seventh-grade; Olivia Scalf, eighth-grade. • Roosevelt Elementary - Katie Kuder, runner- afternoon along with his live-in girlfriend, that he was able to trace credit cards used • Stevenson Middle School - Alexandra up Matthew Kryska. who faces fewer charges. at a Detroit gas station. He then obtained a Henderson, sixth-grade; Victoria Spencer, seventh- • Schweitzer Elementary - Katie Meyerhoff, Deidre Carroll Scott, 21, could face life in store video that helped lead him to defen­ grade; Austin Smarsh, eighth-grade. The runners- runner-up Chelsea Willis. prison if he's convicted of crimes that police dants Scott and Thomas, both of whom are up were James Hartman, sixth-grade; Jalyn Bulls, • Taft Elementary - Miguel Calvario, runner-up Sgt. Brian Miller said happened in January charged with nine counts of identity theft for seventh-grade; Emma Karson, eighth-grade. Brendan Rembowski. at three separate Westland apartment com­ using the credit cards. • Edison Elementary - DeAndre Barthwell, • Vandenburg Elementary - Rachel Cherian, plexes. Scott's girlfriend, 19-year-old Tyesha Miller "did some great police work on that runner-up Jane Awoh. runner-up Stosh Szostek. Tarnay Thomas, could face five years behind case," said police Sgt. Steve Borisch, who • Elliott Elementary - Asha Smith, runner-up • Walker-Winter Elementary - Shelby Fielding, bars, if found guilty of identity theft. was in court on a case Friday afternoon. Freeman Ogburn II. runner-up Collin Malcolm. • Graham Elementary - Chelsea Wilk, runner- H Wildwood Elementary - Sara Hornbuckle, The pair lived at Warris Farms Scott already was on probation for an up Avery Woody. runner-up Justin Paul. Apartments, on Newburgh south of Joy, earlier carjacking incident. Thomas told when Miller said the crime spree started Westland 18th District Judge Sandra , on Jan. 8. On that day, Scott is accused of Ference Cicirelli that she was attending second-degree home invasion and receiving/ Wayne County Community College. concealing stolen property, amid accusations In court Friday, Cicirelli entered not- he broke into a neighbor's residence and guilty pleas for both defendants and ordered BEE stole a computer, a camera, a bed and other them to appear in court Feb. 21 for a prelim­ PAGE A1 items. inary hearing that will determine whether On Jan. 28, Scott is accused of approach­ they should stand trial in Wayne County Meyerhoff of Schweitzer Elementary with ing a woman outside of Parkcrest Circuit Court. Cicirelli seta $750,000 cash American Heritage dictionaries. He used the Apartments, on Warren east of Newburgh, or surety bond for Scott and a $50,000 cash presentation to urge the students continue "to and holding what she thought could be a or surety bond for Thomas. use their special gifts with words." gun to her head. The woman told police that In setting a high bond for Scott, Cicirelli "Read books, read newspapers, don't waste it," her attacker indicated he was going to force told him that it appeared.he had been "busy" he said. "Read and write. If you want to make her to drive to an automated teller machine in Westland. your grandparents happy, write them a letter." to get money, but she managed to drive off "What I have before me are some very, very The students tested their spelling skills on when he started walking around the car to serious offenses in this city," she said. words like virtuoso, liverwurst, spherical, obse­ get in, Miller said. quious and pumpernickel. On Jan. 30, Scott is charged with rob­ [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 "I have to be absolutely honest with PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER you, I couldn't spell half of those words," Jefferson-Barns fifth-grader Joel Burke attempts to Superintendent Greg Baracy told the elementary spell virtuoso. Looking on Elliot fifth-grader Asha Smith contestants; and Walker-Winter fifth-grader Shelby Fielding. For Matthew, it looked like he was out when he fraudulent credit card activity. "might explain some of these misspelled diorama, but the word was tossed out 4 The Cramiers appeared other charges." Cramier told after the judges determined that second-place CHARGED Friday in front of 18th District the judge that she has a heart finisher Alexandra Henderson, a Stevenson FROM PAGE A1 Judge Sandra Ference Cicirelli, condition and that she was ? supposed to be having surgery Middle School sixth-grader, had correctly <**.. *< who entered not-guilty pleas spelled chimichanga and restarted the spelling Tonya Cramier also faces a for them and scheduled a Feb. for a pacemaker with dead bat­ bee at round nine. charge of having less than 25 21 preliminary hearing that teries. Her statements couldn't Winning is nothing new to Matthew who cap­ grams of cocaine, which Heater will determine whether they be confirmed Friday afternoon. tured the elementary spelling bee last year as a said was found in a bedroom should stand trial in Wayne Cicirelli ordered Jason fifth-grader at Edison Elementary School. of her home along with a straw County Circuit Court. The Cramier held on a $5,000/10 His secret to winning? His mother, Rebecca, when police executed a search charges are punishable by up to percent bond. His father, who says he studies a lot. Matthew, however, admits warrant. 14 years in prison. was in court, indicated that he loves to play video games more than studying. Ron Henderson takes a photo of his daughter Alexandra Additional charges may be Cicirelli ordered Tonya he would post the $500 for his She also says he gets his gift for spelling from Henderson, a sixth-grader at Stevenson Middle School, forthcoming against the moth­ Cramier jailed in lieu of a son's release. his grandmother, Eva Garcia, who was there to with her mother Maria Protopapas after taking runner- er, Heater said, because the $500,000 cash or surety bond, see him win. up honors in the spelling bee. alleged victim also has noticed saying the cocaine charge dclemiahometownlife.com I (734) 953-2110 "She's an expert in crossword puzzles," she said. and father, Sandi and Jeff Meyerhoff, "every Rebecca Karpiuk added that she was nervous, single night." especially when judges "kept talking" during the "She's naturally good in English and language eighth round. arts," said her mother. "She worked hard, run­ "I'm proud of him, he's a good kid," she said. ning through the words for weeks and weeks. The elementary spelling bee ended at round "I'm so proud of her, she worked so hard." 10 with Katie correctly spelling enchilada. She Both students' names will be added to spell­ gained the edge when runner-up Katie Kuder of ing bee plaques that will hang in their respective Roosevelt Elementary misspelled the word pro­ schools. In the case the middle school plaque, tagonist. this will be the third straight year it will hang at "It feels good, it's an honor," said Katie, adding Marshall Middle School. that her hardest word had to be filibuster. Unlike Matthew, she studied with her mother [email protected] I (734) 953-2112

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Garden City Hospital, 6245 Therabands in order to isolate and Alzheimer's Support at 7 p.m. Look Good... Feel Better at 2 p.m. strength and flexibility for both the Daily Programs Inkster Road, offers a weekly tone each of the major muscle groups. Sponsored by the Alzheimer's This is a free, non-medical, brand-neu­ body and mind. This four-week session Garden City Hospital's Health schedule of health and wellness Fee is $30 per month. Foror more Association, family members, friends tral, national public service program is $32. Classes meet at Garden City Enhancement Center offers programs for residents. The information, call (734) 458-3242. and caregivers of persons afflicted supported by corporate donors to Hospital's Cardiac Rehab. Call (734) daily programs Monday through lineup this week includes: Power Hour at 3 and 5 p.m. An with Alzheimer's Disease or related help women offset appearance-relat­ 458-3242 for details and to register. Friday in Phase II and HE Cardiac intense exercise class designed to disorders are invited to join this free ed changes from cancer treatment. "Focus on Living" Cancer Rehabilitation/Cardiac Wellness, a take you to the next level in fitness. monthly support group. The group Each two-hour, hands-on workshop Support at 7 p.m. A self-help group Peripheral Vascular Disease Exercise Power Hour at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Every class will be different, but we will provide mutual aid, support and includes a 12-step skin care/make-up designed to bring together persons . and Strength Training Program, and An intense exercise class designed guarantee that each one will be chal­ the opportunity to share problems . application lesson, demonstration of living with cancer. A nurse facilitator a Diabetes Exercise Program. These to take you to the next level in fit­ lenging and fun, with a variety of and concerns. Meetings are held on options for dealing with hair loss, and provides opportunities for all to share classes are presented and monitored ness. Every class will be different, but aerobic exercises to experience. Fee is the second Wednesday of the month nail-care techniques. Local group pro­ their mutual concerns. This meeting by certified exercise physiologists. we guarantee that each one will be $30 per month. For more information, in the lower level classrooms of the grams are organized by the American is free of charge. Call 734-458-3311 for Contact the Health Enhancement challenging and fun, with a variety of call (734) 458-3242. Allen Breakie Medical Office Building Cancer Society, facilitated by Look further information. Center at (734) 458-3242 to select aerobic exercises to experience. Fee is Yoga (second of four classes) at (attached to the main hospital), 6255 Good... Feel Better-certified cosme­ Friday, Feb. 15 an exercise program specificaljy $30 per month. For more information, 4 p.m. Learn how to relax, stretch N. Inkster Road, Garden City. Call (734) tologists, and aided by general vol­ Get Up and Move at 9 a.m. This is designed for you. call (734) 458-3242. and breathe while creating balance, 458-4330 for more information. unteers. Patients in various stages of an invigorating exercise program is Strength Training Program, and Childbirth Education (fourth of six strength and flexibility for both the Eating Disorders Support Group treatment receive makeover tips and designed to help you get up and get a Diabetes Exercise Program. These classes} at 6 p.m. This six-week course body and mind. This four-week session at 7 p.m. This support group is for personal attention from professionals moving, and is the perfect compliment classes are presented and monitored prepares the expectant mother and is $32. Classes meet at Garden City those individuals with anorexia, buli­ trained to meet their needs. They also to your diet program. These classes by certified exercise physiologists. coach for labor and delivery. Class Hospital's Cardiac Rehab. Call (734) mia, and compulsive and binge eating use and take home complementary will help you to make an easy transi­ Contact the Health Enhancement runtime is 2ft hours and there is a $60 458-3242 for details and to register. disorders. Both males and females cosmetic kits in their appropriate skin tion back to an exercise program or Center at (734) 458-3242 to select fee. Medicaid is accepted. A refresher Wednesday, Feb. 13 are invited to attend. This meeting tones with helpful instruction book­ help you to get started for the first an exercise program specifically course also is available. Call (734) Power Hour at 10 a.m.. and 1 p.m. is held in the Garden City Hospital lets. Professional advice is provided time, Fee is $30 per month. For more designed for you. 458-4330 for more information or to An intense exercise class designed Auditorium. Call (734) 458-4330 for on wigs, scarves and accessories. information, call (734) 458-3242. Step It Up at 6 p.m. Step It Up is register. to take you to the next level in fit­ more information. Sessions are held in small groups of 5- Power Hour at 10 a.m. and 1,3 am intermediate aerobic exercise and ness. Every class will be different, but Self Help for Hard of Hearing 10, offering each patient a supportive and 5 p.m. An intense exercise class strength training program geared Get Up and Move at 9 a.m. and 4 we guarantee that each one will be (SHHH!) at 7 p.m. Are you or someone circle, as well. Look Good...Feei Better designed to take you to the next level to help you move to the next fitness p.m. This is an invigorating exercise challenging and fun, with a variety of you know hard of hearing? You're not is sponsored by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, in fitness. Every, class will be different, level. program is designed to help you get aerobic exercises to experience. Fee is alone. A free support group for people and Fragrance Association (CTFA) but we guarantee that each one will First Aid at 6 p.m. This American up and get moving, and is the perfect $30 per month. For more information, who are hard of hearing is held every Foundation, the American Cancer be challenging and fun, with a variety Red Cross class teaches how to care compliment to your diet program. cail (734) 458-3242. third Wednesday of the month. Call Society, and the National Cosmetology of aerobic exercises to experience. for injuries, sudden illness and other These classes will help you to make CPAP and BIPAP Mask Fitting (734) 458-3381 for more information. Association (NCA). Fee is $30 per month. For more infor­ emergencies at home or on the an easy transition back to an exercise Clinic at 5 p.m. Attention, CPAP and Thursday, Feb. 14 Get Up and Move at 4 p.m. This is mation, call (734) 458-3242. job. Content includes bandage and program or heip you to get started for BIPAP users: Did you know that most Strength and Stretch at 11 a.m. an invigorating exercise program is Strength and Stretch at 2 p.m. splinting, bleeding, burns, poison, the first time. Fee is $30 per month. insurances cover new supplies every This is a non-aerobic exercise class designed to help you get up and get This is a non-aerobic exercise class shock,.wounds, seizures, fractures, For more information, call (734) 458- year? Have you been wanting to try designed to help you strengthen moving, and is the perfect compliment designed to help you strengthen diabetes, stroke, heart attack and 3242. a new style of mask, but don't know and define your muscles, as well as to your diet program. These classes and define your muscles, as well as heat/cold emergencies. This class Strength and Stretch at 11 a.m. how to get one? Garden City Hospital's increase your flexibility. Each class will help you to make an easy transi­ increase your flexibility. Each class is offered at Garden City Hospital's and 2 p.m. This is a non-aerobic Sleep Disorders Center can help. Visit will combine a variety of equipment,. tion back to an exercise program or will combine a variety of equipment, Health & Education Center at 6701 exercise class designed to help you the Sleep Disorders Center in Room including free weights, medicine help you to get started for the first including free weights, medicine Harrison, just north of Maplewood. strengthen and define your muscles, 329 at Garden City Hospital, 5-6 p.m. balls, balance balls, and Therabands time. Fee is $30 per month. For more bails, balance bails, and Therabands There is a $40 fee. Participants will as well as increase your flexibility. any Wednesday for a free mask fitting in order to isolate and tone each of information, call (734) 458-3242. in order to isolate and tone each of receive a three-year certification Each class will combine a variety of clinic. No appointment is needed. Call the major muscle groups. Fee is $30 Yoga (second of four classes) at the major muscle groups. Fee is $30 upon successful completion. Call equipment, including free weights, (734) 458-3330 with any questions or per month. For more information, call 6:30 p.m. Learn how to relax, stretch per month. For more information, call (734) 458-4330 for more information medicine bails, balance balls, and for more information. (734)458-3242. and breathe while .creating balance, {734)458-3242. or to register.

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Listings for the Community Calendar organization's 12th annual Telethon, michiganhumane.org. east of Farmington, in Livonia. The 48185 or visit the Jaycees Web page south of Palmer, Westland. Doors can be submitted by e-mail at sma- airing Feb. 14 on WXYZ-TV Channel Baseball registrations event is a day of lace making, with at wwW.westlandjaycees.org.' open at 8 p.m. Check it out on the [email protected]. They also 7. Tickets are $10 each, or three for The Wayne Ford Civic League will hold demonstrations, try-it tables, ven­ Wrestling Club Web at www.tsa.higherrockcafe.4t. can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 $25, with 100 percent of each ticket baseball registrations for children dors and displays. Admission is free, Westland Bottle Rockets is a wres­ com or call (734) 722-3660. Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed benefiting MHS. Tickets are available ages 4-1010 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays public is welcome. For more informa­ tling club for ages 5-14. The club Fish Dial-A-Ride to her attention at fax at (734) 591- by calling (248) 283-1000, Ext.128, at the leagues hall at 1645 N. Wayne tion, go online to www.GLLGI.org. meets on Monday and Wednesdays A new volunteer organization, F.I.S.H. 7279. For more information, call (734) and at ail three MHS Centers for Road, Westland. Registration fees Spring craft show from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Gym 4 of John Dial-A-Ride, provides assistance for 953-2112. Animal Care, including the Berman are $65 for T-Ball and Coach Pitch Space is available for vendors and Glenn High School, 36105 Marquette, Westland residents in need of rides Center on Newburgh, north of Cherry leagues and $80 for Mustang League, crafters for the Westland Jaycees' west of Wayne Road, Westland, to locations beyond the Westland's Hill, in Westland. The winner will be Registrations will continue each spring craft show at the senior Michigan. The club runs from local Nankin Transit service area. drawn and announced during the Saturday until ail the teams are full. Friendship Center on Newburgh south November through March and costs Free rides to medical and social Are you looking for that perfect 6 o'clock hour of the Telethon." All For additional information, call the of Ford 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, $20. For questions or more informa­ service appointments are avail­ Valentine's Day gift that will teli tickets must be purchased by Feb. hall at (734) 728-5010 or by e-mail at March 8. Admission will be $1 or two tion, contact Judy atjudy!aw1122@ able to both seniors and disabled that special someone just how much 12, to be eligible for the drawing but [email protected]. dry good items. Children age 12 and yahoo.com or calling (734} 634-4595. Westland residents by calling (888) you care? The Michigan Humane the winner need not be present to under will be admitted free. For more 660-2007. The free transportation Society (MHS} has just the gift. The win. Participants must be 18 years or The Great Lakes Lace Group Inc. will information, call the Jaycee hotline The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army is available Monday through Friday, Michigan Humane Society is hold­ older to purchase tickets. For a com­ present Love of Lace XV11 a.m. to 4 at (734) 226-0400, send a stamped, presents the Higher Rock Cafe the except holidays. Those interested in ing a raffle, with the opportunity to plete list of rules, visit the Michigan p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Livonia self-addressed envelop to Suesanna second and fourth Fridays of the volunteering may call Gary Simon at win a Nintendo® Wii, to benefit the Humane Society website at www. Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile, Towne, 622 N. Brandon, Westland, Ml month at its facility at 2300 Venoy, {734)751-4101.

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Police chiefs pick LeBlanc as Legislator of Year Angela, Community hospices join forces A long-time Westland-based A Westland lawmaker has is governed by an 18-member pieces of legislation during hospice organization has been named the 2007 Michigan Board of Directors, along with 2007, including the indefinite transferred its assets to Angela Legislator of the Year by the 14 district representatives from extension of the state tax check­ Hospice of Livonia. Michigan different geographical areas off option that protects financial The cooperative agreement Association of across Michigan. assistance to Michigan's military between Community Hospice Chiefs of Police The purpose of the MACP is families, creating and early of Westland and Angela (MACP) dur­ to advance the science and art firearms deer season for dis­ Hospice was effective Feb. 1. ing its 2008 of police administration and abled veterans, preserving the The decision came after care­ Mid-Winter crime prevention; to develop resources that are necessary for ful review by the Community Training and disseminate approved local 911 response centers, and Hospice board. "Community Conference administrative and technical offering public safety grants to Hospice has always been com­ held in Grand , _, practices and promote their use local public safety departments. mitted to providing the highest Rapids. LeBlanc in police work; to foster police "This year I have introduced quality hospice care to indi­ "This is a tremendous honor cooperation, unity of action, and - and the House has passed viduals and families," said Tom for me and I am privileged to the exchange of information - multiple pieces of legislation Lesondak, Community Hospice be recognized by the Michigan and experience among police aimed at affording our police CEO. "Angela Hospice is also Association of Chiefs of Police," officers of this state; to bring officers and public safety offi­ a highly-regarded provider of said State Rep. Richard about the recruitment and train­ cials the tools they need to make premium hospice care in our LeBlanc, chairman of the House ing in the police profession of their jobs easier while keeping service area. We believe this Appropriations Subcommittee qualified persons; to seek legis­ our communities safer," LeBlanc recent agreement will provide on State Police and Military and lation of benefit to the citizens said. "I have also worked the greatest opportunity and Veterans Affairs. "Enhanced of the state or law enforcement diligently to ensure that our best outcome for our patients, public safety for all of Michigan's in general; and, to encourage military families and the .living employees and volunteers." residents, and providing for our adherence of all police officers conditions of our veterans, those Seven Community Hospice military and veterans are top to high professional standards of that have sacrificed so much for employees have been hired on priorities of my committee." conduct. us, are second to none in their by Angela Hospice, includ­ Founded in 1924, the MACP LeBlanc introduced several home state of Michigan." ing Lesondak, who will take over as Angela Hospice's CFO. Volunteers are being encour­ *-*\ aged to continue their service and have been welcomed by *".T ^A*"-*1 Angela Hospice as well. The organization has already begun caring for all m Community Hospice patients who elected to transfer ser­ Mary Beth Moning of Angela Hospice welcomes Community Hospice CEO Tom vices. Lesondak at a luncheon honoring the work of Community Hospice. Angela "We at Angela Hospice are Hospice took over the care of Community's patients on Feb. 1. both honored and humbled by Community Hospice's deci­ tan Detroit area since 1981. profit charities. sion to entrust the care of their Angela Hospice opened the "In 1985, when Angela patients to us," said Mary Beth first free-standing hospice care Hospice began its mission to Moning, executive director of center of its kind in Michigan serve terminally ill patients, we Angela Hospice "Their decision in 1994. This facility, located were pleased to be welcomed represents a high level of pro­ at 14100 Newburgh Road in into the company of pioneers fessional trust and respect, and Livonia, houses 16 private such as Community Hospice," Dollars spent with local businesses we are grateful that they have patient rooms. Angela Hospice said Sister Mary Giovanni, chosen us to perpetuate their was awarded the Governor's Angela Hospice president and stay in our community! mission." Quality Care Award in 2000. CEO. Community Hospice has Both Community Hospice For more about hospice care, been serving the metropoli- and Angela Hospice are non­ visit www.angelahospice.org.

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to sponsor February signals the start of Black "Harlem Stomp: A Cultural History of.the informational needs: "Against the Odds: The History Month throughout the United Harle.m Renaissance," or "Harlem Speaks: A Artists of the Harlem Renaissance," "African States. According to Eiissa Haney, editor Living History of the Harlem Renaissance". Americans in WWII" and "Eyes on the Prize," of infopiease, "Americans have recognized Explore the rich history of the Tuskegee a seven-volume set tracing events in the First Readers events black history annually since 1926, first as Airmen and their important contribution to civil rights movements, including interviews 'Negro History our military efforts. Their strength and ded­ and profiles. It may only be February, but it's the library. They will learn to distin­ Week' and ication are investigated in Lynn M. Roman's But before February is just a fond memo­ not too early to prepare for March, guish between fiction and nonfiction later as'Black "Black Knights: The Story of the Tuskegee ry, take time to reflect on the importance of the reading month. books and see the many resources History Month.' Airmen" and Patricia McKissack's "Red-Tail the life of Dr. Carter Woodson, an extraordi­ The William P. Faust Public available to them - literacy kits, for­ We owe the Angels: The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen nary visionary. Library of Westland is recognizing eign language resources, magazines, celebration of of World War II." These brave men showed You can learn more about the people the importance of Reading Month by DVDs, computer software and music. Black History courage and perseverance during the war and events that help shape Black History hosting the First Readers Program. Children also will learn how Month, and years and beyond. . Month by visiting the William P. Faust Public This is the eighth year for the rewarding it is to own a library card more impor­ The power of the Civil Rights Movement Library of Westland. Call (734) 326-6123 or program, which, for many students, and how to treat borrowed material tantly, the has enriched the worid we live in today. log on to www.westland.lib.mi.us. this annual field trip event will be responsibly. After participating in study of black Learn about the long history of how this Highlighted Activities their first visit to the library. The the First Readers Program, many, • history, to Dr. movement has transformed all lives in Microsoft Word for Beginners: 11 a.m. program is for first-grade classes. students leave with a desire to share Carter G. Woodson. In 1926, he launched Donnie Williams' "The Thunder of Angels: Feb. 11. Stories, songs and rhymes are used their excitement with their families. Negro History Week as an initiative to bring The Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Learn the basics of word processing in interactive ways to introduce First Reader Program sessions are national attention to the contributions of People Who Broke the Back of Jim Crow," including creating and saving documents, children to library services and still available. Teachers can call the black people throughout American history." Taylor Branch's Pa rting the Waters: America formatting texts and printing. Some previ­ resources. William P. Faust Public Library at What better way to keep Dr. Woodson's in the King Years, 1954-1963" and Jay A. ous computer experience required. This is By taking a tour, children learn to (734) 326-6123 to schedule a visit legacy alive then to visit your library to Sigler's "Civil Rights in America: 1500 to the a hands-on class. Seating is limited. Sign locate various reading materials in during the month of March. iearn about the peopie and events that Present." up required. Stop by or call the library at have shaped our country? Whether your For a local examination of the civil rights (734)326-6123. interest lies in delving into circumstances movement, Suzanne E. Smith's "Dancing in Everyone's Reading: Feb. 14-April 25. that led up to world changing events or the Street: Motown and the Cultural Politics Join in the seventh annual metro Detroit if you prefer examining the lives of those of Detroit" and Angela D. Dillard's "Faith in Book Discussion. This year's selection, "The who left an impact on our country and the the City: Preaching Radical Social Change in Beekeeper's Apprentice" by Laurie King. worid, a variety of materials are available Detroit" should offer an interesting read. Pick up a copy at the library and come to •% for you. If you prefer to learn about the individual discuss it at 7 p.m. March 11. For a complete ^1 The Harlem Renaissance and its contributions of African Americans in the list of related activities, pick up a brochure .*"•. impact on the cultural and inteliectuaf field of science, industry, and the arts, look at the library or go online to www.every- life of African Americans during the 1920s for one of the many biographies available onesreading.info. and 1930s can be explored by reading for children and adult alike. Cheryl A. Wall's "Women of the Harlem Relaxing with a video is always a good Information Central is compiled by Marilyn Renaissance," Carole Marks' "The Power of way to explore history in the comfort of Kwik. The William P. Faust Public Library is Pride: Styiemakers and Rulebreakers of the your favorite cfifiir and the following sre at 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland. For Harlem Renaissance," Laban Carrick Hill's just a lew lities available to meet your more information, call (734) 326-6123.

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COMMUNITY VOICE Should senior citizens be included in the proposed Take of economic stimulus package? We asked this quest at the Dyer Senior Center in Westiand. Legislators behaved in 2007 as if they It was apparent from the event that for all to share in the prize. Democratic were in a prize fight, but in this case, there still is a philosophical divide Gov. Jennifer Granholm, in her State of the prize of a well-run state eluded both between the two parties: Republican the State address, appeared to kick off a Democrats and Republicans. Bishop called for less government; conciliatory mood with her call for coop Ultimately, it was the taxpayers who Democrat Dillon talked of taxes passed eration. were denied the payout of an economi­ and reforms still needing approval. Bishop responded that the goal of ere cally viable state. Their reaction ranged The bell has rung. The two sides need ating jobs is something the GOP can sup from anger to action that has produced a to come out from their respective corners port. recall movement. of the legislative ring and agree to end the Support must be followed by action The message to legislators was loud fight. If they truly believe their jobs are to there1 is much to do. and clear: Cut it out or we'll cut you out. improve the state, it's not a far walk. Granholm also spoke of renewable The leaders of the Senate, Mike Bishop, All along, it has been the fealty to party energy resources, health care and safe R-Rochester, and House, Andy Dillon, doctrine that has stymied progress, with places to live and work. Last week she D-Redford, apparently were listening. At neither the Senate majority leader nor the called for increases in funding K-12 edu a forum last month hosted by the League speaker of the House showing true states­ cation. Those are all things to which nng of Women Voters, they promised to do manship. The balance of the Senate and side taxpayers can relate, and the) are better. House members also remained loyal to determined to take home the prize. Good intentions, however, are worth­ the party hierarchy, reluctant to show any True leaders will focus on that prize less if they aren't followed up with correc­ leadership of their own. making bipartisanship more than just a tive action. There is a better way, a bipartisan way, good intention. "! think the bfiB is better than "Anything that helps the the original bill. Seniors are seniors I'm for it. i think seniors going to spend that money, deserve everything they can they're going to put it where get." Listen to the music performance in the Grande Parlour of the the other, it could cause your earnings to Straight Farm House, 6221 Merriman, be improperly recorded. it'll do the most good." Marian Lovett The Friends of the Garden City Historical Garden City, since only 55 tickets are avail­ If you are the parent of a newborn, you Phi! LaChance Westlahd Museum are thrilled to present a concert at able at $20 each! Enjoy refreshments of want to make sure that the newest fam Canton 7 p.m. March 30, featuring the American wine, cheese, and other beverages after the ily member has a Social Security number Romanian Festival Chamber Music concert. You can purchase your tickets at too. Most people apply for their baby's Quartet! The Chamber Quartet is com­ the Straight Farm House noon to 3 p.m. Social Security card while they're still m posed of artists from the Detroit Symphony, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Don't miss • the hospital at the same time they apply University of Michigan School of Music, this very special performance!! for the birth certificate; But if you didn t Theater and Dance, Wayne State University Carol S. Bird you'll need to apply for your child's Social and Eastern Michigan University. Garden City Security number in order to claim the child The American Romanian Festival is a as a dependent on your tax return. You 11 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and its pro­ also need it, if you ever need to apply for grams provide music and cultural exchange,, Match up information government benefits on behalf of the child which involves concerts, educational activi­ Tax time is right around the corner or your family. ties, and lectures. The festivalwa s founded and you've received your W-2s from your To apply for a Social Security card, all in 2005 by Marian Tanau, a member of the employer(s) and tax information from the yon need to do is complete a one-page Detroit Symphony and a professor of violin IRS. application and provide proof of identity at Wayne State University in Detroit. The Carefully check your name, Social age, and citizenship. In the case of a child s mission of the festivali s to create abridge Security number and all of the data on first card, you'd also need to prove that you between the two cultures, which will help your W-2s and on your Social Security are the parent. For a name change, you d to foster mutual cultural understanding card. A mismatch could delay your tax need to provide documentation with your between the two countries, their musicians, refund and cause problems with your old and new names. and their audiences. Social Security benefits in the future. Such For more information about getting Since founding this organization, the errors are easy to fixnow . a Social Security card and number for String Quartet has performed at the This information includes name chang­ your child, or to change your name and •AJ University of Michigan, Schoolcraft es. If you've legally changed your name due get a replacement card for yourself with College, Wayne State University, Bowling to marriage, divorce, court order, or for any your updated information, visit Social i guess its a Green State University in Ohio, Eastern other reason, make sure you change your Security's Web site at www.socialsecunty seniors. Seniors can always use just as much in taxes as Michigan University, and other similar name with Social Security by applying for - gov/ssnumber. venues in Michigan and Ohio. a new Social Security card. Make sure you Frances Heimes-Savickis We urge music lovers in our area to take change your name with your employer as Public Affairs Specialist Nancy Chappo advantage (quickly) of this first-of~a-kind well. If you change with one source but not Social Security Taylor Arthur Balint WestSand

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BY BRAD EM OSS 1-all deadlock, as the Spartans Stevenson, however, couldn't Spartans, who led 4-0 after two STAFF WRITER improved to 20-0-1 overall. rest on its laurels taking on periods. Voran, a senior, opened the the state's top-ranked team Ryan Baratono and Mike Mike Voran let his stick do scoring at 3:12 of the opening good end-to-end action." in Division 1, host Trenton, Gibbons also scored for the talking Friday night as period on a power-play goal The Spartans took a penalty in Saturday's final day of the Stevenson. top-ranked Livonia Stevenson from Kierdorf and John Vella. with 26 seconds left giving CC three-day Michigan Showcase, Brett Joseph scored for the turned back No. 2-rated Novi- But the Shamrocks (10-9-1) a six-on-four advantage when STEVENSON 6, W.L. CENTRAL 1: Vikings. Detroit Catholic Central, 2-1, answered with just 6.6 seconds the Shamrocks pulled goalie Ty John Vella recorded a hat trick, Stevenson outshot Central 56- in Division 1 showdown at the left in the same period on Brent Marble for the extra attacker. including a power-play goal, 21, firing 21 shots alone in the Michigan High School Hockey Darnell's power-play goal. But Baratono won an impor­ and Mike Voran had four assists opening period on Vikings net- Showcase held at Trenton's "They kind of took it to us the tant face-off in his own end to propel WLAA-Lakes Division minder Brett Malbin, who made Kennedy Arena. first period, we were outshot 9- and Stevenson held on for the leader Livonia Stevenson (19- a total of 50 saves. Voran tallied a pair of goals, 5, and it took us awhile to settle victory. 0-1,6-0-1) to a win Wednesday Pat McHugh played the first including the game-winner in," Stevenson first-year coach Stevenson netminder Pat night over visiting Walled Lake period in goal for Stevenson with only 2:10 remaining in the David Mitchell said. "It was a McHugh made 19 saves in the Central at Edgar Arena. before giving way to Danny Livonia Stevenson's final period from R. J. Kierdorf .good high school hockey game. win, while Marble had 17 for Sean Lerg chipped in with Sager as the two combined for Victoria Slavin and and Ryan Baratono to break a It wasn't a wide-open game, but CC. a goal and two assists for the 12 saves. Livonia Ladywood's Alison Szczypka both signed an NCAAletter- of-intents last week to play soccer at Western Glenn staves Michigan University. As a junior, Slavin scored 12 goals and added six assists en route to ATI-Western Lakes Activities Association and first-team All-Observer by Mustangs honors. Szczypka, a midfielder, earned second-team All- BY BRAD EMONS . Observer accolades last STAFF WRITER year as a junior. She is also a member of ladywood's The Western Lakes Activities Association 15-2 basketball team. boys basketball playoffs start this Tuesday, but Thursday's crossover matchup between FAU diver saluted Lakes Division champion Westiand John Florida Atlantic Glenn and host Northville may not be University senior Lisa topped for pure drama. Thompson (Livonia The Mustangs, playing inspired on Senior Stevenson) recently Night, battled back from 16-point third-, earned Sun Belt quarter deficit and missed a putback just Conference Diver of the before the buzzer as 16-1 Glenn escaped with Week honors after the a 56-55 victory. Owls posted wins over Stefan Marken's rebound hoop off his own the University of Miami miss with 39-1 seconds remaining gave the and Florida Gulf Coast Rockets 56-53 advantage and what proved University. to be the winning mm^mmm^.^^imm^^m^mMmmm On Senior Day, TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER cushion. BOYS HOOPS Thompson posted ah But two free NCAA Zone qualifying Michigan State-bound gridders fteshawn Martin (center) from Westiand John Glenn is flanked by twin brothers Myles (teft) and Mitchell (right) throws by S~foot-7 scored of 280.20 points White from Livonia Stevenson. senior Dan Kirkpatrick, who finished with on the 1-meter board. a game-high 20 points, pulled Northville to It was also the highest within two, 56-55, with 28.2 seconds to go. posted this season in the After Glenn hoisted a quick shot and the Sun Belt Mustangs rebounded, Northville played for a Thompson also played last shot and the win. fourth on the 3-meter Following a miss by 6-8 senior cen^ board wirha270.23. BY BRAD EMONS Livonia, Myles and Mitchell White ter Mike Rogers in the waning seconds, STAFF WRITER always had it in the back of their WHERE THEY'RE HEAPED Kirkpatrick snagged the ball in the lane Blazer skiers place minds they would stay Spartans and Michigan State: Keshawn Martin, 6-0, and tried to lay it over the rim, but the shot Shannon Corby was Rivals on the high school gridiron wear the green and white. 176 Athlete, Westiand John Glenn; Myles glanced off as time expired. runner-up and team­ the past few years, twins Myles and Mike White, their father and White, 6-t, 165, WR, Livonia Stevenson; "Northville has a tough group of kids... mate Amanda Waske Mitchell White of Livonia Stevenson principal of Ann Arbor Pioneer wow," Glenn coach Dan Young said. "They took sixth in the slalom will now join forces with Westiand High School, ran track at MSU. Mitchell White, 6-1,170 QB, Stevenson. really went after the offensive boards. for Livonia Ladywood- John Glenn's Keshawn Martin this Their mother Karen also attended Grand Valley State: Israel Woolfork, 6-3, They're so big in that zone (defense). They Bloomfield Hills fall at Michigan State. MSU, while uncle Tony White was a 175, WR, Livonia Franklin. played their tails off. We just made enough Academy of the Sacred Myles, a wide receiver and part- wrestler for the Spartans and aunt Hillsdale College: Kevin Tabone, 6-3,241, plays to win." Heart in Thursday's time defensive back, signed an Carol White competed as a sprinter. TE, Livonia Churchill. Northville, which fell to 10-7 overall, could Alpine Division Ski NCAA football letter-of-intent The 6-foot-l, 170-pound Mitchell, Northwood University: Matt Broome, 6-3, meet the state-ranked Rockets in the second Championships hosted by who threw for 1,433 yards and 18 Wednesday as did Martin, who 235 DE, Livonia Stevenson; Ryan Whittum, round of the upcoming WLAA playoffs. the South East Michigan played quarterback and DB at touchdowns with only three inter­ And despite falling behind 12-0 at the Ski League at Alpine Glenn. ceptions as the Spartans finished 6-2,195 DB, Churchill; Daran Carey, 5-8, start, the Mustangs proved to be resilient, Valley Ski Resort. Mitchell White, Stevenson's 13-1, entertained a track and foot­ 160 DB, Churchill. cutting the deficit to 14-7 after one quarter Birmingham Marian's starting quarterback, who helped ball offer from Central Michigan, Ferris State: DJ. Freeman, 5-9,190 QB, and 25-24 at the half. Katie Thibiedau placed the Spartans to the Division 1 but wanted be near the banks of the Wayne Memorial. "We've been doing that a lot lately," Young first with combined runs state championship game against Red Cedar as well. Northern Michigan: Mike Davis, 6-3,260 said in reference to the quick start. "I'd rath­ of 25.66 and 24.67 sec­ Macomb Dakota, will be a scholar­ A high jumper, long jumper and 01, Wayne.' er do that then try and come from behind, onds for a 47.33. ship walk-on in track and field and sprinter, Mitchell will certainly be but then they (Northville) got into a nice Wayne State; Pat Cecile, 6-3,240 DE, Cbrbyfmished in 47.56, preferred walk-on in football. busy when he gets to East Lansing rhythm." while Waske's combined Since their days playing grade Franklin; Mike Hinkle, 6-2,270 QL, Livonia time was 48.96. school football for St. Edith's in Please see MSU, B6 (Dearborn Divine Child). Please see HOOPS, B3 SSWS^^SPPFW'SWSWWW!* UAL hoop signup Registration forLivoni a Junior Athletic League Senior Varsity basket­ ball forboy s and girls in grades 9-11 will be from 10 am until noon, Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Comeback bid clashed by Rocks in WLAA tourney Frost Middle School caf­ BY ED WRIGHT eteria. STA'FF WRITER Thomann. earn a Thursday night trip to Registration is open "When we had our free throw Northern. to residents of the City Chairman of the Boards, shoot-a-thon, Chelsea was our "Salem has earned such a of Livonia or those who Secretary of Defense, Free leading shooter with 84 out of reputation for being such a good reside within the Livonia Throw Shooter Extraordinaire 100, so I know she can make team - such a strong team - that Public Schools District - pick a role and Salem's Chelsea 'em," said Thomann. "She's such it took a while for the girls to The cost is $115 per Davis filled it during the fourth a good rebounder because she get past the intimidation factor player. Registration forms quarter of Friday night's WLAA anticipates so well and gets to tonight," said Franklin coach will be available on Feb. tournament semifinal show­ the ball. And she's so strong that Dave McCall. "They had to real­ 9 and online at wwwJjai down against Livonia Franklin. when she locks it up, she locks ize that they could play with the com. For more informa­ The Davis-led Rocks scored it up." Salem girls and once they real­ tion, e-mail basketball® the game's final 14 points to pull Early on, it appeared as ized that, they started to step up ljal.com. out a 58-44 triumph that vault­ if Salem was going to roll and play the way they're capable ed them into Thursday night's to a victory reminiscent of of playing. AAU girls hoops WLAA final against Walled Tuesday night's 28-point rout of "Once they got over the nerves Tryouts forth e Livonia Lake Western at Walled Lake Plymouth. and the jitters, they got after it." Hurricane 15-and-under Northern High School. Brett deBear's fast-break The Rocks led 17-8 after one girls AAU basketball Both finalists will take 17-2 layup padded the Rocks' lead to „ quarter thanks to the pin-point team wiH be from8-1 0 marks into the title tilt. 26-10 with five minutes left in shooting of junior forward p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at The Patriots, who hadn't lost the first half. Victoria Brotz, who buried a 15- Emerson Middle School, since Jan. 4, slipped to 15-4. Sparked by junior twins foot jumper and a triple in the 29100 W.Chicago, Davis had a huge fourth quar­ Briauna and Brittany Taylor, the quarter's final 52 seconds. Livonia. All players must ter, netting nine of her game- Patriots put together a "Taylor- The Patriots cut their once- fill out an AAU member­ high 18 rebounds, 10 of her 14 made" comeback, battling all ominous deficit to 31-22 at the ship application and pay a points and three steals. the way back to knot the game at half behind Briauna Taylor, who $14tryoutfee. She also helped ice the tri­ 44~all on Brittany Taylor's steal reeled off eight straight points For more information, umph by siftking all six of her and layup with 5:16 to go. in one 90-second span in the call Jim Milican at (734) Franklin's Brittany Taylor, who scored 20 points, slips in between Salem defenders free throw attempts - a feat that However, the Rocks countered 709-2412 or (734) 522- Victoria Brotz (20) and Chelsea Davis (34) in Friday's WLAA semifinal. didn't surprise Salem coach Fred with a game-ending 14-0 to Please see FRANKLIN, B3 7461.

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BOYS BASKETBALL DUAL MEET RESULTS (C'ville) p. Tyler Sherik, 4:25; 215: Muamer Monday, Feb. 11 CANTON 37 Mesinovic (C'ville) won by major dec. over (Metro Conference Playoffs) WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 24 Steve Heines, 15-4; 285: Matthew.Neal Luth. Westland at Clarenceville, 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at John Glenn (C'ville) p. Aaron Dumar, 3:15; 103: Brent Tuesday, Feb. 12 140 pounds: Steve Cox (C) decisioned Gilman (C'ville) p. Kyle Hudson, 1:10; 112: W.L Northern at Franklin, 7 p.m. Eric Hecker (LN) p. Coy Sillanpaa, 0:58. Dan McCahlli, 1H; 145: Brent Winekoff (C) Stevenson at Canton, 7 p.m. Churchill in hockey showcase won by major dec. over Zaid Ammari, 16-7; LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 57 Thurston at Clarenceville, 7 p.m. 152: Braden Price (C) dec. Jeff Adkins.n- LUTHERAN NORTHWEST 10 Franklin Road at Huron Valley, 7 p.m. 10; 160: Keith Zech (C) dec. Zach Redden, 125 pounds: double void; 130: Scott (Western Lakes P!ayoffs-1st Round) mate Nate Milam tallied his 36th 11-7; 171: Gary Lawrence (WJG) dec. Rodger Convery (C'ville) won by void; 135: Coy Plymouth at John Glenn, 7 p.m. Farmington's Topher and 37th goals of the season to go Kropp, 10-5; 189: Adam Powers (C) pinned Siilanpaa (C'ville) won by void; 140: John BOYS HOCKEY WRAP W.L. Central at Wayne, 7 p.m. Jon Meyer, 0:55; 215: Dan Wanshon (C) dec. Qulgly (LNW) decisioned Tony Brandt, 9-2; Gendron was a one-man along with one assist. W.L. Western at Churchill, 7 p.m.. James Kelly, 11-3; 285: Luke Konsitzke (C) 145: Patrick Walker (C'ville) won by void; Saiem at NorthviUe. 7 p.m. wrecking crew Thursday in the too many times and against Josh Proben, Tyler Cotter and p. Justin Parker, 0:47; 103: Anthony Pavlich 152: Derek Robbins (C'ville) won by void; Mike Woynick also chipped in with (WJG) p. WaleedFaraJ, 0:53; 112: Josh 160: double void; 171: Nate Meyers (LNW) Thursday, Feb. 14 Michigan High School Hockey a good Farmington team and Wyan. Mt. Carmei at Huron Valley, 6 p.m. one goal and two assists each. Kody Austin (WJG) won by technical fall over won by major dec. over Tim Siecinski, Showcase at Trenton's Kennedy that is tough to come back Conner Johnson, 26-9; 119: Carl Lucke (C). 9-1; 189: Andrew Jasmer (C'ville) pinned WLAA Championship S Consolation Strong also scored for the Chargers, Arena. from," said Churchill coach dec. Mark Thompson, 11-7; 125: Jeremiah Josh Friedel, 3:54; 215: Muamer Mesinovic at W.L Northern, 5:30 S 7 p.m. who went 2-for-5 on the power play. Austin (WJG) p. Mitch Wolski, 1:32; 130: (C'ville) won by void; 285: Anthony Friday, Feb. 15 The senior captain scored a Pete Mazzoni, whose team Franklin at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Greg Smith tallied a power-play Jared Stephens (JG) won by major dec. Giordano (C'ville) won by void; 103: Brent hat trick and added two assists slipped to 17-4 overall. over Donny Watkins, 13-5; 135: Jeremy Gilman (C'ville) won by void; 112: Coy Huron Valley at Taylor Baptist, 7:30 p.m. goal for the Knights, who were out- as the Falcons, rated No. 6 in PLYMOUTH 4, FRANKLIN 2: Colin Rolfe Filippelii (C) won by tech. fall over Mikkei Sillanpaa (C'ville) won by void; 119: Jake GIRLS BASKETBALL shot 31-9- Tipton, 19-2. Ruth (C'ville) won by void. Monday, Feb. 11 scored a pair of goals on Friday to Wayne at John Glenn, 7 p.m. Division 2, improved to 16-1-1 "We accomplished our goal of Clarenceville's dual meet record: 18-8 give the host Wildcats (11-9-1,3-3-1) John Glenn's dual meet record: 21-7 overall; 6-0 Metro Conference. Stevenson at Canton, 7 p.m., overall with a 5-3 triumph over making it a meaningful game," overall. Churchill at Plymouth, 7 p.m. a WLAA-Western Division triumph Feb. 5 at Berkley H.S. Livonia Churchill, ranked No. said Churchill coach Pete Mazzoni, LIVONIA STEVENSON 50 BERKLEY 42 Tuesday, Feb. 12 over Livonia Franklin (5-13-2, 0- 3 in Division 1. whose team led 3-0 after one period PLYMOUTH 12 Huron Valley at Franklin, Road, 7 p.m. 6-1). Feb'. 6 at Stevenson LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 34 Harper Woods at Luth. Westland, 7 p.m. D. J. Vandercook added and 6-1 after two periods. 285 pounds: Matthew Neal (C'ville) won Thursday, Feb. 14 Kyle Rockov's unassisted short- 145 pounds: Jonny Myshock (LS) won by Greg Wirick was in goal for the major decision over Nick Winslow, 13-1; 152: by void; 103: Cody Shornak (B) decisioned Wyan. Mt. Carmei at Huron Valley, 7:30 p.m. a goal and four assists for handed goal in the final period Chargers, while Conner Hellebuyck Rob Barackman (P) dec. Dan McCarthy, 3-2; Brent Gilman, 10-6; 112: Jimmy Pawloski (WLAA Playoffs at W.L Northern) Farmington. Chris Costello proved to be the game-winner. 160: Vince Rizzo (P) dec. Andrew Schramm, (B) pinned Coy Siilanpaa, 9-5; 119: Matt Franklin vs. W.L. Northern, 5:30 p.m. went all the way in net for Northern. tallied the other goal for Connor Dresser also scored for the 8-6; 171: Ziad Kharbush (LS) pinned Derek Leudere (B) dec. Jake Ruth, 9-5; 125: Ryan Salem vs. W.L Western, 7 p.m. W.L. NORTHERNS, FRANKLIN 4: In a Davey, 4:29; 189: Emanuel Onwuemene (LS) Shimshock (B) won by void; 130: Patrick Sunday, Feb. 10 the Falcons, who outscored Wildcats. WLAA crossover Feb. 2 at the dec. Vince Darolfi, 8-4; 215: Matt Greenman Boyce (B) won by void; 135: Asher Parr- (Catholic League Central Division Finals) Churchill 3-1 in the second Senior Erik Volk scored both goals Lakeland Ice Arena, host Walled (LS) dec. Anthony Pomerson, 5-2; 285: Besemer (B) p. Cody Sillanpaa, 1:51; 140: Ladywoodvs. Birm. Marian for the Patriots, who were tied 1-1 Austin Micallef (LS) p. Brian Chandler, 1:49; Patrick Walker (C'ville) p. Mason Smith, at UD-Mercy's Calfhan Hall, 4 p.m. period and 2-1 over the final 15 Lake Northern (8-7-2) got a pair 103: Jim Ahearn (P) p. Adam Moyer, 1:19; 2:18; 145: Mike Nadieraj (B) p. Tony Brandt, PREP HOCKEY after one period and 2-2 after 30 minutes. of goals each from Jon Walton and 112: Michael Fobar (LS) p. Nick Rizzo, 1:45; 3:19; 152: Derek Robbins (C'ville) won by Wednesday, Feb. 13 Garrett Miencier's goal from minutes. Tyler Barnes assisted on the Greg Smith to edge Livonia Franklin 119: Colin Chimento (LS) p. Omar Odatella, major dec. ovsr Rocco Tenaglia, 12-0; 160: Franklin vs. Canton first Volk goal, while Ronald Perian 2:27; 125: Tommy Myshock (LS) dec. Dylan Nathan Slusky (B) won by void; 171: Tim at Arctic Edge, 6 p.m. (4-12-2). Spicher, 7-1; 130: Mitch Gonzales (LS) Siecinski (C'vilie) won by void; 189: Andrew Churchill vs. Stevenson Kody Strong and Kyle Burke drew an assist on the second. with 2:10 left in the opening Mitch Musto also scored for the dec. Steve D'Annunzio, 5-4; 135: Anthony Jasmer (C'ville) won by void; 215: Muamer at Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. Franklin netminder Austin Mesler Knights, who outshot Franklin 35- Mainella (LS) won by major dec. over Matt Mesinovic (C'ville) won by void. period gave Churchill a 1-0 made 30 saves in the loss, while Traitses, 12-2; 140: Charlie Kokenakes (LS) Friday, Feb. 15 28. p. Brandon Crowther, 3:26. LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 38 Saturday, Feb. 16 lead. Plymouth's Ryan Schultz stopped 28 Thomas Ropek added two assists. DETROIT CESAR CHAVEZ 27 Franklin vs. W.L. Western shots. Stevenson's dual-meet record: 19-9 215: Muamer Mesinovic (C'ville) pinned Luis Nate Milam added his 38th David Muller had a goal and two at Lakeland Ice Arena, 6 p.m. CHUftCHIU 8, W.L. NGRTHEM1: On overall. Pablo, 0:40; 285: Javier Guerra (Chavez) PREP WRESTLING and 39th goals of the season. assists for the Patriots, while Jordan TRI-MEET RESULTS p. Matthew Neal, 5:40; 103: Daniel Garza Wednesday, host Livonia Churchill Wednesday, Feb. 13 Mitch Carpenter contributed Chisholm also recorded a goal and Feb. 7 at Rochester Hills Lutheran (Chavez) p. Brent Gilman, 3:50; 112: Ringo (Team District Tournaments) an assist. (17-3, 6-1) stayed in the WLAA- N'west Barba (Chavez) p. Coy Sillanpaa, 1:12; 119: Division 4 at Luth. Westland, 6 p.m. one assist. LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 41 Jake Ruth (C'villefp. Juan Ayala, 1:48; 125: Lakes Division title hunt with a win Thursday, Feb. 14 Chris Newton made 20 saves Brandon Pump scored on a pen­ MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH 36 Adien Lucero (Chavez) won by void; 130: over Walled Lake Northern (8-8-2, (Team District Tournaments) 119 pounds: Jake Ruth (C'ville) won by double void; 135: Cody Sillanpaa (C'ville) in goal for Farmington, while alty shot and Derek Davis tallied the DIVISION 1 2-3-1) at Edgar Arena. major decision over Adam Siekmann, 8-0; won by technical fall over George Fajardo, other Franklin goal. at WESTLAND JOHN GLENN Greg Wirick had 15 stops for 125: Matt Styner (LN) won by void; 130: 23-8; 140: Tony Brandt (C'ville) dec. Allonte Churchill's Keith Yackley had two Semifinals: John Glenn vs. Wayne Other assists went to Jordan Short John Sanders (LN) pinned Scott Con'very, Little, 8-2; 145: Patrick Walker (C'ville) Churchill. Memorial, 5 p.m.; Romulus vs. Belleville, 5 goals and two assists, while team­ 4:45; 135: Cody Sillanpaa (C'ville) dec. Drew won by void; 152: double void; 160: Derek and Tyler Barnes. p.m.; championship final: 6:30 p.m. (Winner "We shot ourselves in the foot Hudson, 12-7; 140: Tony Brandt (C'ville) won Robbinson (C'ville) p. Luis Guerra, 1:23; 171: advances to the regional semifinals Wednesday, by void; 145: Scott Megan (LN) p. Patrick Tim Siecinski (C'viile) won by void; 189: Feb. 13 at Temperance Bedford vs. Southgate Walker, 0:25; 152: Ryan Schwark (LN) p. Luis Reyes (Chavez) dec. Andrew Jasmer, district champion). Derek Robbins, 1:25; 160: Nick Redash (LN) 15-13 (overtime). won by void; 171: Tim Siecinski (C'ville) at LIVONIA FRANKLIN p. Jake Hoard, 1:07; 189: Andrew Jasmer Clarenceville's dual meet record: 16-8 Semifinals: Franklin vs. Redford Union, 4:30 Patriots down Redford Unified overall. p.m.; Oak Park vs. Livonia Churchill, 4:30 p.m.; championship final: 10 minutes following 2nd semifinal. (Winner advances to the regional semifinals Thursday, Feb, 14 at Novi vs. Salem district champion.) at NQRTHVILLE as goaltender keys 7-1 victory Lady ocelots slip by st. ciair Semifinals: Livonia Stevenson vs. Nortttville, 5:30 p.m.; North Farmington vs. Novi, Schoolcraft College's wom­ Brrown (each with 11). 5:30 p.m.; championship final: 7 p.m. (Winner advances to the regional semifinals Thursday, BY TIM SMITH en's basketball team remained match actually was — at least go, junior captain Jordan Adding five and four points, Feb. 14 at Novi vs. Birmingham Groves district STAFF WRITER until Franklin scored three Chisholm (two goals, two in first place in the Eastern respectively, were Heidi champion.) third period goals. assists) skated up the left wing Conference of the Michigan Warczinsky and Salem alum DIVISION 3 at MADISON HEIGHTS LAMPHERE Once again Wednesday The lone bright spot for into the Unified zone and Community College Athletic Tayler Langham. Semifinals: Livonia Clarenceville vs. night, as has been the case Unified ¢4-12-1) was the sec­ dished the puck over to Erik Association with Wednesday's Kelly Burton tallied 16 for Madison Heights Lamphere, TBA; Inkster vs, 64-54 win at St. Clair County Madison Heights Madison, TBA. Championship all season, Redford Unified ond-period tally by senior Volk (two goals, one assist) the Skippers (10-13,7-6). final: TBA. (Winner advances to the regional couldn't buy a goal. forward Bryan Syjud (RU) for a one-timer past Unified CC. MADONNA 67, UMDEARBORH 60: Caryn semifinals Thursday, Feb. 14 at Lamphere.) This time, it was Livonia to make it 2-1 Franklin with starting goalie Nick Smith The No. 7-ranked Lady Inman scored 19 points and pulled Saturday, Feb. 16 down 15 rebounds Wednesday as the (individual District Tournaments) Franklin senior netminder about nine minutes to play in (Thurston), who had no chance Ocelots (18-3,11-1) snapped a Division 1 at Birm. Groves, 10 a.m. Austin Mesler who denied the stanza. on any of the six goals he gave 32-all tie with 16 minutes left Madonna University (11-13,6-4) got Division 1 at Wyandotte, 10 a.m. the Redford varsity hockey up. in the contest and went on a past visiting University of Michigan- Division 3 at Lake Fenton, 10 a.m. Syjud drove to the crease Dearborn (12-14,1-9) in a Wolverine- Division 4 at Lutheran N'west, 10 a.m. BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING team when the non-confer­ and batted in the rebound It was the second productive 16-2 run that for all intents and Hoosier Athletic Conference game. ence contest at Redford Arena of a hard blast off the stick rush of the game for Chisholm. purposes put the victory away. Junior forward Christie Carrico Thursday, Feb. 14 Churchill at W.L Northern, 7 p.m. remained close. of junior defenseman Bobby Early in the middle stanza he Leading Schoolcraft with added 18 points and 10 boards, 1 Franklin at Northville, 7 p.m. Mesler, a big. mobik goalie Trotter (RU), whose shot made it 2-0 when he broke in 15 points was Brittney Ivey, while forward Alyssa Guerin (Salem") StPvenson at John Glenn. 7 pm with cat-like reflexes, made 30 from the left circle glanced and deked Smith before slip­ while others in double figures scored 17 for the Crusaders. Wayne a! Canton, 7 p.m Saturday, Feb. 16 saves — including a number of off Mesler's chest protector. ping the puck inside the far included Antoinette Brown Chanel Bridges scored a game- MISCA Meet at EMU'S Jones Pool, TBA. them during frantic scrambles Drawing the second assist was post. (14), Janelle Harris and Sheray high 23 points for the Wolves. GIRLS GYMNASTICS Monday, Feb. 11 around his net in the second senior forward Sean Philippart "He's really coming into his Livonia Blue, Red vs. Plymouth period - to spark the Patriots (Thurston). own this year," said Wirgau at Churchill H.S., 7 p.m. to a 7-1 pasting of the home PREP BOWLING But soon thereafter, Mesler about Chisholm. "He plays Battle spurs 72-63 Crusader win Sunday, Feb. 10 team. made sure Unified did not our special teams on the point Eisenhower Doubles Tournament at Sterling Lanes, 8 a.m. "They were out-goalied score again. and he's a quarterback on the John Battle scored 22 Tuesday, Feb. 12 tonight," said Franklin head During a 10-second flurry, power play." points and grabbed seven COLLEGE HOOPS (at Country Lanes) coach Scott Wirgau, whose rebounds Wednesday as John Glenn vs. M. Farmington, 3:30 p.m. Mesler stopped the initial Franklin capped the big Wayne vs. Farmington, 3:30 p.m. squad improved to 5-12-2 over­ shot as well as three rapid- offensive night with two late host Madonna University Crusaders' attack. Thursday, Feb. 14 all. "We had the better goalie .. fire rebounds on his doorstep tallies. held off the University of Matt Fonik and Anthony (at Westland Bowl) John Glenn vs. Novi-Detroit CC, 3:30 p.m.. . he (Mesler) keeps us in games before he was able to smother Jordan Short scored an Michigan-Dearborn, 72-63, in Acho tallied 19 and 18 points, Saturday, Feb. 16 and gives us a chance to win." the puck. unassisted goal with 6:34 a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic respectively, for UMD (10-16, Catholic League Championship O_Q"\ at Imperial Lanes, 9 a.m. Wirgau's counterpart, Bob About two minutes later, a left, putting a shot high over Conference men's basketball PREP SKIING Murray, put it another way. backhander by Tyler Barnes Smith's blocker. game. ST. CLAIR EC 73, SCHOOLCRAFT 49: Antonio Monday, Feb. 11 Lewis and James Scott each finished CHSL Championship at Alpine Valley, TBA. "Our problems this year have opened up a 3-1 lead and At 12:54 of the third, against Madonna (15-11,7-3 in the Thursday, Feb. 14 been getting to the net and Mesler did his thing again Unified freshman goalie Josh WHAC) scooted out to a 38-23 with 16 points Wednesday to lead MHSAA Regional at Alpine Valley, TBA. \. shooting the puck," said the with several big stops in the Marlow (who made four saves halftime lead, shooting nearly host St. Clair Community College GIRLS FIGURE SKATING (15-8,7-6) to the MCCAA-Eastern COMPETITIVE CKEER Unified coach. "We had shots final seconds of the period to in a relief stint), Robert Beattie 50 percent (l6-of-34) from the Thursday, Feb. 14 Conference triumph over Schoolcraft Crestwood at Franklin, 7 p.m. tonight. But they buried theirs protect that margin entering (one goal, one assist) scored on floor in the opening 20 min­ College (2-19, 2-10). and we didn't bury ours." the final frame. helpers from Volk and David utes. Ryan Matthews and Anthony Saturday, Feb. 16 Murray did not blame his In the third, it was all Muller (two assists). Canton's D.J. Bridges (17 Wafer each tallied 15 for the Ocelots, Berkley Invitational, 10 a.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL who couldn't overcome a 36-17 half- goalies, but said the final score Franklin. points) and Charlie Henry Monday, Feb. 11 did not show how close the With about 12 minutes to [email protected] (16 points) also helped the time deficit. Alpena CC at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Madonna at Siena Heights, 7:30 p.m. Schoolcraft at Kirtland CC, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 Concordia at Madonna, 3 p.m. Wayne County CC at Schoolcraft, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Monday, Feb. 11 Alpena CC at Schoolcraft, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Schoolcraft at Kirtland CC, 5:30 p.m. Siena Heights at Madonna, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 Madonna at Concordia, 1p.m. YOU'RE INVITED! Wayne County CC at Schoolcraft, 1 p.m. ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Join us for an information session, Monday, Feb. 10 Whalers at Kingston Frontenacs, I p.m. 6 p.m. at the VisTaTech Building: Wednesday, Feb. 13 Whalers vs. Sarnia Sting .. 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When Kris Ruth stepped the Trojans, who trailed 19-10 at aside prior to the season GIRLS HOOP WRAP halftime. -NDRTKVILLE SO, CHURCHILL 30: On Friday, as Westland Huron Valley Chelsea Atsinger's 18 points car­ Lutheran girls basketball coach MIAC-Red. ried the host Mustangs (11-8) to the to deliver her first child, she Aldar Burk led the Cougars WLAA consolation round win over passed the torch to her hus­ and all scorers with 12 points. Livonia Churchill (6-13). band Eric. LUTHERAN WESTLAND 64, HAMTRAMCK 24: Kia Griffin tallied nine for the On Friday, senior forward Allyson Yankee poured in 18 points Chargers, who trailed 22-11 at half- Katie Kipfmiller pulled down and Rachel Storck chipped in with time before being outscored 18-8 in 18 rebounds the Hawks gar­ 11 Friday as host Lutheran High the final period. nered their second straight , Westland (12-6) roiled to a Metro Churchill was 9-of-l6 from the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference consolation playoff win foul line, while Northville was 10- over the Cosmos (1-15). of-15. Conference Red Division Junior center Becca Refenes JOHN GLERN 59, STEVENSON 44: On championship with a 34- added nine points for the victorious Friday, Brittany Holbrook and 20 win at Ypsilanti Calvary Warriors, who led 23-4 after one Shantinique Baker tallied 15 and 14, Christian Academy. quarter and 35-9 at halftime. respectively, to power Westland John y "I guess I didn't screw things Marlena Gudel led Hamtramck Glenn (8-11) past Livonia Stevenson 4* ^¾½¾. up too badly," Eric joked., with 11 points. (4-15) for the third time this season. & v, - Nicole Schaffer's nine points The Warriors were 10-of-17 from Brittany Brown added 12 for the lifted the Hawks, who out- the foul line, while Hamtramck was Rockets, who got off to a 17-7 first- scored Calvary 28-14 over the l-of-4. quarter start. The Livonia St. Genevieve Varsity 1 girls basketball team, coached by Tim Jeter and Mike Trosell, won three HARPER WOODS 39, CLA8ENCEVILLE19: In final three quarters after a Senior guard Becca Bartek tallied straight games to capture the Royal Oak Shrine Thanksgiving Tournament. Team members include: Christine a Metro Conference consolation 16 for the Spartans, who made 12- 6-all first-period deadlock. game Friday, Keyra Morris scored of-22 free throws. Kaylee McGrath Bonanno, Christina Briden, Chelsea Bridgewater, Grace Elliott, Katie Gubachy, Racheai Kapchus, Molly Knoph, Kipfmiller chipped in with six 15 points to lead the Pioneers (4-14) added 10 points and 10 rebounds. Tiffany Lamble, Jashia Mitchell, Jessica Smith and Jorden York. points as the Hawks improved past host Livonia Clarenceville (7-11). Glenn was 13-of-24 from the foul to 12-6 overall and 8-1 in the Chenay Kemp scored eight for stripe. FRANKLIN Stewart's 33 gives Trojans Metro title FROM PAGE B1 PAGE Bl second quarter. 14 points for the Warriors, who Franklin scored the first nine points of the third quar­ Glenn went on a 9-0 run to start the Playing in front of coaches - BOYS CAGE WRAP made a 31-20 halftime lead hold up. ter to deadlock the game at 31-all with 5:16 to go on a pair third quarter and opened up a 48-32 from Penn State and Western Rob Feeman scored 15 for of Samantha Floyd free throws. advantage with 1:55 to go in the same Michigan University, junior points, respectively, for the Clawson, which outscored the The contest remained tight until the early stages of the period on a basket by Jeremy Langford. swingman Jamie Stewart tal­ Pioneers (9-8,3-5). Warriors 37-29 over the final two fourth quarter when Salem went on its game-winning The Mustangs, however, refused to lied a game-high 33 points to LUTH. WESTLAND 52, LIGHT S LIFE 48: Rob periods. run, outscoring the Patriots 16-2. fold and chipped away at the double- lead Livonia Clarenceville to Seltz scored 18 points and Josh Clawson won the first meeting Davis, Alaya Mitchell and Brotz shared Salem's scoring digit deficit in the final quarter. Things the Metro Conference regular Kruger contributed 17 as Lutheran between the two teams on Jan. .29 honors with 14 points a piece. The Rocks' other two start­ really got interesting when Steve season boys basketball title High Westland (4-12) captured its by a 57-54 count. ers - sophomores Sara Stone and Brett deBear ~ both Anderson (11 points) grabbed a miss with a 67-57 win at Harper third straight game with a non- twined eight. and scored with 1:20 to go to cut the conference triumph Friday night at CALVARY 58, HURON VALLEY 43: Sam Woods. Taylor Light & Life Christian (12-5). Apple notched 13 points Friday to Salem's starting five played the entire game. deficit to 54-53. The Trojans, 14-1 overall and The Warriors made l6-of-31 free propel Ypsilanti Calvary Christian Brittany Taylor paced Franklin with 20 points and Glenn turned the ball over on the next 8-0 in the Metro, pulled away throws on the night, while Life & (9-5,6-2) to a MIAC-Red Division 11 rebounds. Briauna Taylor added 11 points and five possession, but the Mustangs couldn't with an 18-9 third-quarter run Light hit 12-of-18. triumph over Westland Huron boards, while reserve forward Jessica Stailey contributed convert the go-ahead basket when a . after leading by only two at Jeremy Anderson (15) "and Kyle valley Lutheran (3-12,1-7). seven points and six caroms. charge was called with 1:04 remaining. halftime, 32-30. Whitehouse (14) scored in double Sophomore Bryan Gruenewald "We beat a very good team tonight," said Thomann. "I keep telling our guys that on, any "It took us awhile toadjust, figures, for the Crusaders scored 15 in a losing cause, while "They were 15-3 coming in, so we knew it wasn't going to given night, we can get beat," Young but it was good for us to play a LUTH. WESTLAND 60, CLAWSON 57: Junior junior Kyle Tacia added 11. be easy. They put together a heck of a run against us, but said. "That's the bottom line. Look forward Sam Ahlersmeyer played Calvary was ll-of-16 from the physical game," Clarenceville foul line, while HVL hit 6-of-10. we were able to hold it off and figure out a way to stretch at the Giants and the Patriots. The coach Corey McKendry said. much taller than his listed 6-foot it out again. Patriots were not unbeatable. You've got height Thursday as Lutheran High AGAPE 54, HURON VALLEY 36: In a Senior point-guard Lonnie Westland (3-12) captured the Metro Michigan Independent Athletic "You're only as good as your competition and tonight to be tough." Fairfax added 12 points and Conference play-in game with a vic­ Conference-Red Division game our competition was excellent." Senior forward Earl Hardison fin­ 11 assists, while junior center tory over the host Trojans (5-11). Thursday, host Westland Huron Salem went 20-for-53 (37-7 percent) from the fieldan d ished with a game-high 14 points for Jeremy Gainer contributed 11 Ahlersmeyer scored a game- and Valley Lutheran (3-11,1-6) fell to 15-of-18 (83.3) from the free throw line. The Patriots hit Glenn. points and 13 rebounds for the career-high 28 points, hitting 11-of- visiting Canton Agape Christian 15-of-51 field goals (29.4) and ll~of-19 ¢57.8) from the Senior guard Keshawn Martin added Trojans, who face Lutheran 13 shots from the floor, including (10-4, 5-1). charity stripe. 12, while junior Austin Anderson and High Westland in a first- one three-pointer. Joel Ruffin and Ty Majeski The Rocks turned the ball over 16 times; Franklin had senior Daris Smith finished with 10 and "Sam was aggressive, he went to tallied 15 and 14, respectively, round playoff game Monday at for the Wolverines. 13 miscues. nine, respectively, Marken chipped in home. the hoop and played well," Lutheran Thursday night's WLAA championship game is set to with seven, but none was bigger than Westland first-year coach Brandon Kyle Tacia scored 13 points in Quintin Lewis and Vincent Bekius said. "We needed him," a losing cause. Teammate Bryan tip off shortly after 7 P-m. Franklin plays host Northern his putback hoop with 39.1 seconds to Bright scored 20 and 18 Junior guard Josh Kruger added Gruenewald added 10. for third place at 5:30 p.m. go in the game.

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Wayne was 13-of-18 from the foul Junior Brian Rowe tallied 12 WLAA BOYS HOOPS line, while Stevensonwas l-of-2. points and sophomore Bobby CHURCHILL 71, FRANKLIN 54: Senior cen­ 12 points and eight rebounds for the Naubert chipped in with 10 ter Ryan Rosenick scored 24 points Chargers, who couldn't overcome a Friday as Livonia Stevenson and grabbed 12 rebounds Thursday 29-22 halftime deficit. held off visiting Canton, 43-41, as Livonia Churchill (10-6) downed Junior guard Ryan Woods and in a Western Lakes Activities host Livonia Franklin (4-12) in a senior guard Andrew Vagnetti ' * VHP • *i*^. •*•' ** *T WLAA crossover. Association boys basketball added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Rosenick had 14 points and eight crossover. Churchill was outrebounded 35- rebounds in the second half as the Stevenson, now 6-11 overall, 23 and shot only 21-of-57 from the Chargers outscored Franklin 36-24. hit 15-of-25 free throws on the field (36.8 percent), including 4-of- Senior guard Andrew Vagnetti :^;rr^*w 18 from three-point range. night. added 22 points, while senior for­ "We did not do anything well," Canton, which missed a free ward Nick Seger turned in his best Churchill coach Jim Solak said. "We throw line jumper at the buzz­ effort of the yea* with eight points had bad turnovers and struggled to er in an effort to tie the game, and seven boards. score. The rebounding was inexcus­ falls to 5-12 overall. Ryan Matthey, who nailed four able. We gave up 14 points the first triples, led Franklin with 21 points. Four Chiefs scored six points half on putbacks." Jeff Poole added 12. apiece - Ryan Seely, Kyle WAYNE 45, STEVENSON 33: Wayne Churchill was 12-of-22 from the Beiga, Chris Bailey and George Memorial (15-2) continued its foul line, while Franklin was 5-of- Murasan. winning ways in boys basketball 14. PLYMOUTH 57, CHURCHILL 51: Senior Thursday with a WLAA cross­ WAYNE 51, W.L. CENTRAL 34: In a WLAA forward Navraj Sandhu scored 22 over victory over visiting Livonia playoff preview Wednesday, Mike points, added six rebounds and had Stevenson (5-11). Lee scored 13 points and Martez four assists Friday as the Wildcats Mike Lee's 15 points paced the Abney added 10 as host Wayne (6-11) upended host Livonia Zebras, who outscored Stevenson 17- Memorial (14-2) turned back Walled Churchill (10-7) in a WLAA cross­ 10 in the decisive final quarter. Matt Lake Central (6-10) in a crossover. over. Lewis added nine, while Martez Cody Rzeznik scored a game-high Mike Hanchett added a career- Abney chipped in with seven. 15 points for the Vikings, who were high 20 points for Plymouth, while Mark Grisa and Brian Rowe tal­ outscored 32-18 over the final two Brandon Roberts added 11. lied eight and seven, respectively, for quarters. Senior center Ryan Rosenickhad the Spartans.

PREP BOYS SWIM RESULTS

WALLED CENTRAL 139 (Lyons, Burgess, Paul Gutu, Roe), 1:46.06; 3. 50 freestyle: 1. Sida Chen (S), 23.92; 2. Nathan WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 43 Central. 1:46.57. Spala(S), 24.65; 3. Castelli (LC), 26.31. Feb. 6 at W.L Central 100 backstroke: 1. George Smotkin (WLC), 1-meter diving: 1. Hope (LC), 216.90 points; 2. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Central (Ryan Miceli, 1:08.83; 2. Jannette (WLC), 1:10.0; 3. Drees (WLC), Andrew Richards (LC), 190.80; 3. Kevin Smith Jon Molnar, Tyler James, Garrett Liedich), 1:12.15. (5),177.25. 1:57.39; 2. Central, 2:00.6; 3. John Glenn, 2:22.2, 100 breaststroke: 1. Molnar (WLC), 1:15.99; 2. 100 butterfly: 1. Jones (LC), 1:01.9; 2. Ounn (S), 200 freestyle: 1. Ben Baumgarten (WLC), Denis Knight (WJG). 1:16.19; 3. Stepanov (WLC), 1:02.28; 3.Max Mills (S), 1:05.41. 2:00.3; 2. Sean Riley (WLC), 2:01.1; 3. Tory 1:16.34. 100 freestyle: 1. Coilingwo'od (S). 56.19; 2. Tederington (WLC), 2:11.6. 400 freestyle relay: 1. Central (Riley, Miceli, DeTassanyi (S), 57.07; 3. Nathan Larsen (LC), 200 individual medley: 1. Miceli (WLC), 2:17.9;"' Leidich, Baumgarten), 3:53.34; 2. Central, 58.61. 2. Cory Casagrande (WLC), 2:20.17; 3. Matt 4:07.92; 3. John Glenn (Burgess, Ryan Boes, 500 freestyle: 1. Seroka (S), 4:53.43; 2. Chen jannette (WLC), 2:28.94. Aaron SabaUyons), 4:27.0. (S), 5:37.53; 3. Spaia(S), 5:49.93. 50 freestyle: 1. Arthur Stepanov (WLC), 25.82; Glenn's dual meet: 1-7 overall, 0-4 WLAA-Lakes 200 freestyle relay: 1. Salem (Smith, Chen, 2. Dan Montgomery (WLC), 25.94; 3. John Division. Spala, Collingwood), 1:40.69; 2. Salem (Paul Burgess (WJG), 26.31. SALEM 131 Krutty, Tom Patterson, Dunn, Cherewick), t-meter diving: 1. Cody Roe (WJG), 183.35 LIVONIA CHURCHILL 55 1:45.66; 3. Churchill (Ricky Scully, Larsen, Hope, points; 2. Tyler Easmacher (WLC), 173.40; 3. Matt Feb. 7 at Churchill Van Gorp). 1:48.26. Funni (WLC), 139.65. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Saiem (Nick 100 backstroke: 1. Jones (LC), 1:03.66; 2. Nick 100 butterfly: 1. Miceli (WLC), 1:00.57; 2. James Hoffmeyer, Kory Dondzilla, Adam Seroka, Hoffmeyer (S), 1:04.6; 3. Soriano (S), 1:06.19. (WLC), 1:07.04; 3. Craig Casagrande (WLC), Casey Olson), 1:56.2; 2. Salem (Alex Coriano, 100 breaststroke: 1. Eric Schendel (S), 1:13.83; 1:38.53. Eric Schendel, Cameron Dunn, Joe DeTassanyi), 2. Dondzilla (S), 1:15.18; 3. Liberati (LC), 1:18.42. 100 freestyle: 1. Baumgarten (WLC), 52.59; 2. 2:01.43; 3. Churchill (Matt Castelli, Joey Liberatl, 400 freestyle relay: 1. Salem (Spala, Chen, Riley (WLC), 53.44; 3. Billy Lyons (WJG), 59^94. Steve Jones, Matt Hope), 2:02.27. Collingwood, Seroka), 3:38.17; 2. Salem (Mills, 500 freestyle: I. Tedrington (WLC), 5:38.29; 2. 200 freestyle: 1. Matt Collingwood (S), 1:56.93; DeTassanyi, Cherewick, Casey Olson), 3:55.49; Cory Casagrande (WLC), 5:44,55; 3. Mac Drees 2. Paul Cherewick (S), 2:11.69; 3. Dunn (S), 2:11.87. 3. Churchill (Van Gorp, Castelli, Liberati, Jones), (WLC), 6:09.53. 200 individual medley: 1. Seroka (S), 2:09.98; 4:03.3. 2. Chad Newton (S), 2:33.1; 3. Greg Van Gorp 200 freestyle relay: 1. Central (Riley, Jannette, Dual meet records: Churchill, 2-6 overall, 1-3 (LC), 2:34.6. Leidich, Baumgarten), 1:41.61; 2. John Glenn WLAA-Western Division.

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Studies at 1-877-908-CARE. improvements; resolving orfaxresume: 313-277-5162 800-781-0888 Visit: wQrkforstudents.com olovment@frankelia Help Wanied-Derttal We are in our 88th year of Ask about compensation quality and reliability Please fax or email The Home & Garden Lead Call: (248)426-4405 TELEPHONE RECEPTIONIST business and currently available for participation. issues related to non- resume and cover letter seeking a DSR to join our Generator Phone calls will not be metallic inclusions, DENTAL ASSISTANT Full-Time, large internal med­ with salary requirements: growing team. APARTMENT DRIVER, PT with CDL accepted seams, cracks and other icine practice in Troy. Medical Fax: 248-582-2925 Canton Dental office is seeking TELEPHONE SALES Must have good driving Equal EmploymentQpportunity non-conforming entities exp. req. Competitive salary, PREP/GROUNDS Email: a PT assistant. Must be X-Ray position for Southfield based Full time position at River Bend record. Some heavy lifting in special bar quality certified & computer knowl- benefits. Fax resume Attn: Theirtcumbent will report to Hotels [email protected] publisher of 12 regional mag­ Apartments, Westland. Basic maybe required. Send resume steel; writing and using 734-459-1950, Mrs.Alstead. 248-267-5001 the District Sales Manager Applications without salary and be responsible for azines. Fuii time position, can­ knowledge of maintenance, to: TSI, 37107 Schoolcraft, SHUTTLE DRIVERS-P/T specifications for non­ requirements will not be DENTAL ASSISTANT developing and increasing didate must have a proven plumbing, electrical sr.6 Livonia. Ml 4S150 Midnights destructive testing in reviewed Livonia office, FT, for ener­ saies volume in a designat­ sales background. If you were grounds. Will train. Basic tools Must be 25 yrs or older, have steel; performing fracture analysis with emphasis getic, outgoing people-per­ ed territory. Duties include a top salesperson in any and reliable transportation Chauffeurs license. Apply Therapy Staff, Inc. is currently on scanning electron son. No exp necessary. Send opening new accounts; pro­ industry you qualify. We offer required. Salary & benefits. within. Hampton Inn seeking qualified Occupational microscopy; cultivating resume to; Fax: 734-542-9906 cessing customer orders; salary, commission and bene­ Apply in person 11am-3pm or ASSEMBLY Therapists & Speech Lang­ 30847 Flynn Drive, Romulus new ideas for improved COMPTROLLER or Call: 734-542-9904 maintaining and improving fits. Average income earned is fax resume (734)421-7196. Maxitrol Company is cur­ No phone calls please quality and technology in uage Pathologists for a variety sales and margin; develop­ above $50,000 with unlimited rently looking for candi­ the steel making and heat City of DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, PT of clinical settings in the ing business plans for each potential. Fax: 800-207-9987 Application/ dates to fill an electronic Grosse Pointe Woods INDEPENDENCE treatment processes. Dental exp. is needed. Michigan area. If you are account; managing collec­ Project Engineer assembly position at Its Plymouth area. 313-443-1782 interested, please contact tions; and being committed Farmington Hills loca­ VILLAGE Full-time, at-will position [email protected] Amy Half at (866) TSI-0036 or to customer satisfaction. Help Wanted- & Quality Engineer tion. Must have prior appointed by and responsi­ Email; [email protected] The ideal candidate will of Plymouth Requirements include: ORAL SURGERY Part-Time Interface w/ customer or sup­ experience w/ electronics ble to City Council, and You can also fax your have several years of expe­ is now hiring! Masters Degree in RECEPTIONIST rience in a foodservice sales ply base for design change & & soldering. Candidates works with the City resume to: 734-207-5291 TELESALES Engineering and one year We are a Premier Oral environment, as well as updates. PFMEA, DFMEA, .may apply in person or Administrator. MA degree or submit online at: Part-Time, Evenings. We are currently seeking: work experience in the Surgery practice in Plymouth, strong interpersonal and DVP&R, Project Timelines. send resumes to: in Finance, Business Admi­ • Part-time Resident following: quality and Ml seeking a full time recep­ www.therapystaff.com organizational skills. $9-$12/hr. Training, PPAP, CA, Wl, MSA. Tubing/ Maxitrol Company nistration, Public Admini­ Assistant (afternoon & metallurgical engineer­ tionist. Medical and/or dental Bonuses, No Weekends. fuel sys. preferred. EOE. 23555 Telegraph Rd stration or equivalent field; VISION THERAPIST midnight shifts) ing; working with alloy­ billing experience a must. Southfield, Ml 48034 CPA preferred. Minimum 5 Mr. Hill: 248-540-0124 Competitive salary, benefits. • Part-time Cook ing practices at SBQ Benefits, 401K and the oppor­ Contribute to the wetl being of At Van Eerden, we offer a www.Maxitrol.com yrs. exp. managing govern­ Resumes to: ibryce® • Contingent Receptionist mills; writing/editing mill tunity to advance are avail­ others. Part Time Position. competitive salary and ment finance, budget, taxa­ .shelbyenterprises.com • Experience preferred documents for SBQ steel; able, interested candidates Afternoons and Saturday benefits package. tion, investments, financial working with steel mak­ please mail your resume with mornings. Will train as a vision ELEMENTARY and debt management, APPOINTMENT SETTER Apply in person: ing processing and prod­ cover letter to 9416 S. Main therapist. Must like working For immediate considera­ 14707 Northville Rd. internal auditing, insur­ with children, have good atten­ tion, please send resume in Ideal for anyone who can't SCHOOL DIRECTOR ucts; heat treating (car- Street, Suite 211, Plymouth, Plymouth, Ml 4817C ance/bonding, and.govern­ tion to detail, and planning confidence to Angie Morris, A private school • in SE burizing, annealing, Ml 48170 Attn: Rachel or fax get out to work. Work from ment reporting. Supervises skills. Education background Human Resources Manager Oakland County is looking for induction hardening). 734-455-4433. home PT, schedule pick­ accounting, payroll, tax bill­ OR psychology degree is pre­ at [email protected] an individual to direct in the Send resumes to ups for Purple Heart. Call ing/collection & water/ ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT ferred. Being personable and or the-address below: development of a new ele­ American Axle & it sewer accounting. Acts as Part-Time in Novi. Mature, energetic is a must! Please 9-5, M-F. 734-728-4572 mentary school program. This Manufacturing, ATTN the Treasurer, Administrator energetic, caring individual to email your resume to Van Eerden Foodservice position is currently part time, Susan Keith, 1 Dauch Classifieds of Pension Fund. Excellent join our team. Exp. preferred. [email protected] 650 Ionia Street, SW (approx. 10 hrs. per week) but Drive, Detroit, Ml 48211. Attn: HHAs, CNAs, & computer skills and leader­ Call Jan office 248-348-9540 or fax your resume to P.O.Box311G will expand to a full time posi­ JOIN OUR TEAM! Live Ins Needed! ship experience in imple­ or fax resume 248-348-9543 Attn: Kristin (734) 525-0726 Grand Rapids, Ml 49501 1-800-579-SELL tion in Sept. 2008. For further Singh Management 1+ year exp. preferred. Must PHOTOGRAPHERS mentation and use of finan­ information, fax a letter of is seeking exceptional peo­ have driver's license, clean ple to add to their team! To photograph youth Spring/ cial software systems Support interest and a resume to: Fall sporting programs. desirable. Starting salary criminal his., 8 HS diploma. 248-541-5750 Applications are being Representative FT/PT available accepted for the following Saturday work. Professionals, mid-high $80's, negotiable, students, serious amateurs. Ail depending on qualifica­ Position requires energetic Call 248-745-9700 positions: equip, supplied. 734-416-1516 tions. Excellent benefits. hard-working .individual to or 586-772-0700 Elevator Repair provide software and comput­ and Control PT&FT PLUMBER: Must be licensed er support to end-users. CALL CENTER OPERATOR Leasing Consultants Journeyman and have good Qualified applicants send Dental office-background, as For incoming calls & order Specialist Maintenance Technicians driving record, Full/Part-Time. resume, salary history to: well as experience with DEH- Lisa Hathaway, City Clerk input. Full time, nights & Lead Maintenance SUN INTERVIEWS CALL NOW TECH software required. City of Grosse' weekends Apply at Eastern Technicians - (866) 832-7580 Must be an excellent problem- Must be certified Pointe Woods Lover's Lane, 46750 Port St., Michigan University solver and be able to work In Site Managers POSTAL POSITIONS 2008 20025 Mack Plaza a high-paced environment. Plymouth, Mi. is seeking an Elevator $14.80-$36.00+/hr. Grosse Pointe Woods Ml Repair and Control Regional Managers Send resume to: Federal hire/full benefits 48236 fax: 313 343-5667 Specialist for its Physical • . [email protected] No Experience, closed Sun. [email protected] Plant department to per­ We offer salary/commis­ Or fax: (248)855-1688 form routine and complex sion/bonus, medical/den­ 1-800-370-0148x243 Closing date 03/31/08 troubleshooting, preventa- tal/life Insurance, 401K and Further information at: tive/corrective maintenance apartment discounts. 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Sheldon with offices throughout CENTRAL STATION Employer Veterinary Hospital. Oakland County seeks quali­ ' <**- OPERATORS www.emich.edu Call: 734-454-5580 fied Medical Assistant. Experienced, full or part time, Daytime hrs. Mon-Fri. Full­ Call Mon,.-FrL, 9am-4pm, WELDER time with .benefits. Send (248) 358-2555 EXPERIENCED ONLY SERVICE DISPATCHER/ Full time, for heavy structural resume or letter stating quali­ fications & exp to: Mr. Muir CLEANERS/JANITORIAL »Welders • Machine Repair ADVISOR steel fabricator. Minimum 5 Michigan Kidney Consultants PT evenings available now. • Boring Mill/Lathe Operators Needed for local HVAC yrs. exp. 734-261-0130. i.Rfiil.si? . Company. This person should 1701 South Blvd. E. Suite 320 Northville & other areas. • Heavy Plate Fabricators have HVAC supply knowledge, Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 WW \* - + (586) 759-3700 • Maintenance • CAD Operator Help Wanted- good customer service skills, 111 Apply in person at Dalton Computer/lnfo Systems Medical Receptionist COLLECTION SPECIALIST and be detail oriented and self Full time, for auto dealer in Industries, 2800 Alliance Drive FT for busy cardiology motivated. Please apply at COMPUTER REPAIR TECH Taylor. Phone & computer in Waterford, or send resume practice. 2 yrs. experience. www.designcomtort.com For Information and to apply skills required. to P.O. Box 30088, Waterford, • Fax resume: 734-464-3368 or fax resume: 517-552-5670 on line visit Call 734-946-0011 or fax Ml 48330-0888.' EOE pearitechs.com/employment 734-946-0084 Attn: Eugene SHIPPING & RECEIVING FLOORING STORE CLERK/SHOP MAINTENANCE COMMERCIAL CLEANING 1 Looking for exp'd flooring Part-Time. Tool Manufacturer "It's All About Results" (''HUP! , FLOATERS in Plymouth. 734-455-1144 un K j IBcte Use of company car, Full-Time, sales person. Profit sharing Nights. Oakland & Wayne. plus salary. Must have knowl­ SHOVELERS Observer & Eccentric Must be good with maps. edge of measuring, and reli­ 'Tttii^tittte' On-call sidewalk shovelers Pay starts at $8/hr. able transportation. Exp a needed. Reliable, hard work- 1-800-579-SELL 800-453-1165 must! Call: 734-634-1791 iimiiiiinini | ing. (734) 667-2476 ;a-.-.r Page B5 (*) Sunday, February 10,2008 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com

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BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN and found so much informa­ worked in food services at STAFF WRITER tion he decided to write a Ladywood High School and book. Rapitis is also the author Schoolcraft College. Rapitis Now you can feel guilt-free of The Healthy Pregnancy shares his cooking skills in about giving chocolate to your Cookbook (2001) and co- recipes at the back of the loved one this Valentine's Day. authoredyls& the Nutritionists book. He recently served the George Rapitis' new book (2005). Dark Chocolate Cake dur­ cites several studies that show "Everyone loves choco­ ing a book signing at Barnes the dark delight contains fla- late but people think it's not & Noble in West Bloomfield. vonoids, a plant compound healthy but full of unsaturated Rapitis teaches nutrition and which may promote heart and saturated fat. Cocoa but­ healthy cooking at Garden health by lowering blood pres­ ter does not raise cholesterol City's Cambridge Center, an sure, improving circulation in levels. It keeps them neutral," alternative high school. He the arteries, and reducing the said Rapitis, a 35-year-old gives a class on the Lighter • *' £it\ risk of blood clots. nutritionist who earned a Side of Dark Chocolate t't Of course, as with any food, bachelor's degree in dietetics through Schoolcraft College id. moderation is key. Rapitis from Madonna University and Continuing Education on recommends one ounce a day a culinary arts certificate from Monday, May 12. in The Lighter Side of Dark Schoolcraft College. "Chocolate has vitamins, Chocolate: Take It to Heart, Rapitis credits his late minerals like potassium. published by AuthorHouse. mother, Carol (Koula), for Magnesium controls your Rapitis started researching instilling a love of culinary blood pressure and it contains i the heart health benefits of arts in him. She owned a stress reducing phytochemi- PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER [ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER chocolate in December 2006 catering business and later cals. People when depressed tend to eat chocolate because Nutritionist George Rapitis stands with a dark chocolate mocha cake and a copy of his new book, 'The Lighter Side of it increases serotonin and Dark Chocolate: Takelt to Heart.' dopamine associated with the * pleasure system of the brain. glass of red wine, two cups epicatechins (subclasses of fla­ a healthy diet rich in antioxi­ Most people think chocolate is of green tea, or 2/3 cup of vonoids)." dants. Rapitis begins each day bad for them, but dark choco­ blueberries which have been Rapitis emphasizes that with oatmeal, nuts and honey, late is so concentrated with touted as antioxidant power­ dark, bittersweet chocolate or yogurt with blueberries flavonoids and antioxidants houses. To reap their benefits contains more beneficial com­ and flaxseed if he doesn't have -^ it's good for you," said Rapitis, Rapitis drinks a cup of hot pounds and heart health ben­ time to make oatmeal. His •419 who does nutritional counsel­ coca in the morning, a cup efits than milk chocolate which midmorning snack consists & ing at Ford-Tel Medical Center of green tea in the afternoon is overly processed. of ahandful of almonds. His f in Dearborn Heights. and a glass of red wine in the Greek heritage flavors the rest ••»» "With regular milk choco­ * Antioxidants such as fla­ evening. late, you do not get enough of the day. It's hummus in mid- ***** vonoids prevent unstable "Flavonoids are part of a flavonoids. It's too much sugar," afternoon and grilled chicken, '&&* molecules known as free radi­ group of antioxidants found said Rapitis of Livonia. "You're Greek style with olive oil, cals from damaging cells in in fruits, vegetables, tea, red going to get cavities." oregano and lemon juice on top wine, and cocoa," said Rapitis. for dinner along with a baked » the body. Some antioxidants Rapitis eats about three belong to the phytochemical "Cocoa in dark chocolate is squares of dark chocolate with potato and steamed broccoli. category such as flavonoids, considered one of the most a tuna fish and whole wheat His evening snack is fruit. said Rapitis, The amount in concentrated sources of fla­ sandwich at lunch. While he Three squares of dark chocolate can have the same health benefits as a 40 grams of dark chocolate is vonoids because it contains believes chocolate is beneficial [email protected] serving of blueberries, a glass of red wine, or two cups of green tea. about the same as a 5-ounce polyphenols, catechins and to the heart, it is only part of ¢734) 953-2145

The self-help meetings in Livonia choking techniques for infants. CPR auditorium, 36475 Five Mile at Levan, Seven Mile, Highland Lakes Plaza; run 7:30 p.m. Monday St. Matthew's Family and Friends for Adults/Children- Livonia. Use Main Entrance on Five 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Entree Low vision support group Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six Part 2,7:45-9:15 p.m. Feb. 14 ($25) for Mile. For information, call (734) 655- Vous of Canton, 43347 Joy at Morton Meets 1-3 p.m. on the first Thursday Mile, between Middlebelt and non-healthcare providers ages 12 and 8961. The speaker is Audra Frye, Arden Taylor, and 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, of each month at the Plymouth Merriman; 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Mt. older. Baby Care Basics. Call for class Courts who will provide participants 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 (includes of heart District Library, 223 S. Main. This is Hope Congregational Church, 30330 schedule. Cost is $20 per couple. This with exercises designed to stimulate a couple's date night and costs. an opportunity for sharing informa­ Schoolcraft, west of Middlebelt, and class provides information about bath­ brain cells, ideas to use the brain more $48) and 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at tion on coping skills and adaptive 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rosedale Gardens ing, feeding, safety, health care and effectively and an increased awareness Entree Vous of Troy, 1969 W. Mapie, technologies. Speakers cover a Presbyterian Church, 9601 Hubbard more. New this year a baby doctor joins to keep the brain healthier A new topic Cambridge Crossings Shops. For $30, range of topics. Library staff provide at West Chicago. For information, cail the class to give more information is presented onthe second Wednesday each participant receives chocolate Nancy from Bellevue e-mails that assistance with library equipment (313) 561-2521 or visit www.recovery- about your infant and infant/baby care. of each month for adults with diabetes sampling and a lunch,or dinner, your her grandson is very overweight. and services. For more information, inc.org, There is no charge for atten­ Divorce support group and family members. No charge, pre- choice of one entree ($25 value) She wants to know if she should be call Ellen Stross at (734)453-0750, dance, though voluntary contributions Group discussion 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, registration not required. to assemble and take home and a concerned. Ext. 232. are collected. Feb. 12, Attorney Patricia Kasody-Coyle Asperger's lecture series demonstration of alternate low-fat Nancy, you have a good Free asthma care Fund-raiser will also be available to answer ques­ Nick Dubin, a national speaker and cooking ingredients and recipes. The reason to be concerned. As a way of celebrating its 24th anni­ Livonia Back To Health Chiropractic tions on a first come, first served author who was diagnosed with American Heart Association is pre­ Researchers followed more versary in March, Hicks Chiropractic will be raising money in aid of • basis, in the Women's Resource Center Asperger's syndrome in 2004, senting information, activity kits and than 270,000 children as is offering a free six-week program Seedlings Braille Books for Children (room 225) of the McDowell Center, conducts workshops on topics checking blood pressure. Donations they grew up. They found the of care for children under age 15 with Feb. 11-16 with Dr. Jason Lawlor Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty, related to Asperger's syndrome 2-5 to the AHA can be made in the local more overweight a child was asthma. For information or to enroll performing all first day services for Livonia. Call (734) 462-4443. p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 (Asperger's kitchen or online at http;//honor. between ages your child, call (734) 525-7855. Hicks new patients including a consulta­ 10th anniversary celebration syndrome and Sexuality) and Feb. americanheart.org/goto/entreevous- 7 and 13, the Chiropractic is at 27537 Warren, west tion, thorough exam, any necessary Gilda's Club Metro Detroit hosts 21 (Teaching to the Asperger's cares. To register for a clinic, contact greater the risk of Inkster Road, Garden City. x-rays and a report of findings for a an open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spectrum: One Size Does Not Fit your local Entree Vous location. of heart disease Arthritis Foundation programs minimum donation of $20. Seedlings Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 3517 Rochester All) at the Judson Center, 4410 W. St. Valentine's Day Gala in adulthood. Winter classes begin for warm-water Braille Books for Children is a non­ Road, Royal Oak. Gilda's club is a free, 13 Mile and Greenfield, Royai Oak. Presented by the DMC (Detroit Medical Many of these and land-based exercise programs, profit, tax-exempt organization dedi­ cancer support community. For infor­ Each workshop costs $39. This pro­ Center) Rehabilitation Institute of children don't Tai Chi, and a six-week series that cated to increasing the opportunity mation, call (248) 577-0800 or visit gram is approved by the Michigan Michigan (RIM) 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at lose weight offers keys to successful arthritis for literacy by .providing high quality, www.gildasclubdetrolt.org. Social Work Continuing Education the Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn. Proceeds as they grow self-management, in Canton, Redford low cost children's literature in Fibromyalgia support Collaborative for Continuing benefit rehabilitation research and Peter's older and and Westland. For a schedule and braille. To make an appointment, call The Metro Fibromyalgia and CFS Education Clock Hours. For informa­ medicine at the RIM. in addition to Principles end up being fees, call (800) 968-3030 or visit (734)432-7071. Support Group features speaker Dr. tion, visit www.judsoncenter.org or honoring Courage Awards recipi­ overweight www.arthritis.org. Health classes Randy Houdek 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. call (248) 837-2047. ents Andy Zimmer of Birmingham, Peter Nielsen adults. Obesity Recovery, Inc. Heartsaver AED 6-9 p.m. Feb. 11, at 14, at Merriman Road Baptist Church, Heart smart cooking clinics Lawrence Campbell and Wilma Scott puts children The support group meets at 10 a.m., Mission Health Medical Center, 37595 2055 Merriman, south of Ford. Houdek, In recognition of National Heart for overcoming enormous physi­ and adults Wednesdaysat Prince of Peace Seven Mile, Livonia. Cost $55. Course from Vision Associates of Westland, Month and the launch of its trans cal obstacles, the evening includes at risk of type 2 diabetes, Church, Walnut Late Road and Green, is for non-health care providers and will speak on vision and fibromyalgia. fat-free menu, Entree Vous of Canton, dinner-dancing and a live auction. high blood pressure and high West Bloomfield. Recovery, Inc., is an individuals who need to learn basic Donations accepted. Group meets Northville and Troy are raising Former Detroit Lion, Mike Utley, cholesterol, all of which are international, non-profit, self-help com­ CPR and AED for non-healthcare work monthly on second Thursday. For money for the local American Heart receives the President's Award for risk factors for heart disease. munity based service organization that requirements. Call (888) 440-7325 to information, call Lucy Rowley at (734) Association throughout February. Excellence. Through the Mike Utley It is time to get our children helps people with nervous and emo­ register or visit www.stjohn.org. CPR 462-1768. The locations are hosting Heart - Foundation, Utley has made signifi­ up off the couch and out tional disorders reduce their suffering Family and Friends: for Infants-Part 1 is Building mental muscle Smart Cooking Clinics and dark cant contributions to RIM and has exercising! and improve their quality of life. Cail scheduled 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 ($25), for St. Mary Mercy Hospital presenta­ chocolate tastings noon Friday, Feb. been a champion for persons with Stephanie from Troy e-mails that Martha Paul at (248) 682-9362 or e- non-healthcare providers ages 12 and tion by the Diabetes Support Group 15, and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, disabilities. Tickets are $250. For she had a baby a couple months maii her at [email protected]. older who want to learn basic CPR and 7^8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the at Entree Vous of Northviile, 43223 information, call (313) 745-9817. ago. She has been working out and eating right, but is there anything else that she can do to lose that extra baby weight? Stephanie, I know this n cancer may be hard to do with a new baby, but get some sleep! 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HSU Rivals on the high school gridiron the past l^ttSM: FROM PAGE B1 few years, twins Myles and Mitchell White of Livonia Stevenson will now join forces with attempting to do both sports. "I won't get into a\lot of trouble," Mitchell Westland John Glenn's Keshawn Martin this cracked. fall at Michigan State. The 6-1,165-pound Myles, who caught 26 passes for 651 yards and 10 TDs, received seven TDs. His longest run was 90 yards. He football interest from Mid-American also had a pair of interceptions returned for Conference schools such as CMU, Bowling TDs. Green and Eastern Michigan, as well as Martin, however, was off the recruiting track interest from Clemson and Georgia. radar screens simply because he did not But when MSU coach Mark Dantonio attend any summer showcase camps. made the football offer the day before But once a highlight tape put together by Halloween, Myles was already on board. He Glenn athletic director Brian Swinehart got attended a practice along with attending the out to a couple of MAC and Big Ten schools, Michigan-Michigan State game. the rush was on by MSU to sign Martin, His early impression of Dantonio? who counts Allen Iverson, Vince Young and "He's really kind of laid-back," Myles said. Reggie Bush as his favorite pro athletes. "Everybody says he looks mean, but I haven't When MSU announced its recruiting class seen it - at least right now." Wednesday, Martin was listed as "Athlete" In a Lakes Division game Sept. 14, both with the idea making him a wide receiver, Mitchell and Myles got a taste of the athletic kick and punt returner. prowess of Martin. "Actually, I thought I'd be playing basket­ On the first play from scrimmage, ball," said Martin, who is averaging 12 points Keshawn picked off Mitchell's pass intended and five assists for the 16-1 Glenn boys hoop for Myles and ran it back 42 yards for a squad. "When they called (with the football The Livonia Stevenson varsity competitive cheer squad, coached by Eric Kaltz, finished second in its touchdown. offer) I was surprised. I waited a couple of division Jan. 26 at the Northville Invitational. Team members include: Lauren Zuhlke, Amanda Shaltis, Shelly "I didn't know it was coming, I just saw it days. I liked the coaches. I committed before Zientarski, Nikki Yon, Melissa Roskelly, Chrissy Tappen, Mary O'Donohue, Hannah Smith, Tiffany Moyles, and jumped it (the route) a little hit," said I made an official visit. My mom (Tracy) Chelsea Nedo, Rachel Buttigieq, Lauren Myres, Lauren Murray, Sarah Pappalardo, Whitney Cabbie, Carly the usually soft-spoken Martin. likes MSU and they were pretty straight Abramas, Chelsea Davis, Adriertne Couts, Cassie Zeni, Laura Robinson, Kandice Hernandez, Dara Mahoney and Stevenson went on to win the game 45-15, forward. I went to the Michigan-Ohio State Lauren Drum. but Myles took the blame for the play. game, but I really wasn't interested (in "My fault, I read it wrong," he said. Michigan)." "Keshawn - he's fast, athletic, explosive." Martin, called "a sleeper" by the recruiting SPORTS ROUNDUP Martin, who started playing organized experts, has some academic work still left football with the Inkster Raiders as a sev­ to do before he enrolls at MSU. He took the St. Edith football WYAA registration enth- and eight-grader, attended Academy ACT test on Saturday and is catching up on Center, 15100 Hubbard (at Five and Business Tech in Dearborn Heights his NCAA required core curriculum classes. Registration for Livonia St. Registration forWestlan d Youth Mile Road). before going to Glenn. Dantonio, meanwhile, envisions that this Edith football(grade s 3-8) for the Amletic Association baseball The season will be June and Jury Martin, who started only one game at year's recruiting class could lead to a Rose 2008 season will be from 2-5 p.m. and softball wiU be from1 0 a,m. with T-BaU scrimmages played quarterback as a junior, blossomed during Bowl berth down the road. Sunday, Feb. 17 at the parish gym to noon Saturdays and 7-10 p jn. Monday evenings and Coach-Pitch his senior year under the off-season tutelage It will he interesting to see how it all entrance. Wednesdays through March 29 scrimmages on Thursday evenings. of Glenn's coaching staff. unfolds as White brothers and Martin take All parish members or students at the Lange Compound Building, Registration is open to boys The 6-foot, 176-pound senior rushed for their game to the next level. of St. Edith, St. Kenneth, St 6050 Farmington Road (north of and girls residing in the Livonia 866 yards in 111 attempts and 13 TDs, while Colette, St Aidan, St Gerald, St. Ford road and south ofWarren). or GarenceviUe public school dis­ hitting 28-of-62 passes for 685 yards and [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 Fabian and St. Maurice are invited The WYAA, celebrating its 50th tricts. The registration feei s $35. to sign up. anniversary, will offer baseball pro­ Call (734) 466-2410. For more information, e-mail grams for T-BaU (ages 5-6), Coach- football coordinator Doug Iippert Machine Pitch (7-8), Mustang Hoops Challenge PREP BOWLING RESULTS at inationben@wideor^nwest. (9-10), Bronco (11-12), Pony (13-14), The City of Livonia Department com. Colt (15-16) and Palomino (17-19). of Parks and Recreation wfll stage BOYS BOWLING RESULTS Harden, 199-226-425; Zac Kyle-Mike Solarz, 225- 272; Amanda Golsky. 179-134-313; Alii Kadler- WYAAsoftball programs its 26O8 Michigan Recreation BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING 164-389; Eric Robertson, 370; Lonnie Lawrence- Eryn Hong, 187-173; Caryn Roberts-Alli Kadler, LJAL needs umpires included: slow-pitch (local travel), and Parks Association Hoops NORTH FA8MINGT0N19 Tommy Pattenaude, 178-157-335. 126-110; Jennifer Maples, 161-225-386. WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 11 Regular game totals: 1,015-946-1,961 (9 points); Regular games: 791-776-1,567 (4 points); The Livonia Junior Athletic ages 9-10,11-12,13-15,16-18. A Challenge beginning at noon Feb. 7 at Nov] Lanes Baker game totals: 202-193-395 (10 points). Baker game totalss: 114-103-217 {0 points). League needs experience and competitive fast-pitch program is Friday, Feb. 15 at the Livonia North scorers: Sam Shreeman-Sean Miller, Glenn scorers: Justin O'Hara, 247-256-503; Dual match records: Glenn, 3-6 overall; 169-154-323; Alex Novek, 182-158-340; Steve Derrick Amnions, 259-183-442; Gordie German, North, 4-5 overall. non-experienced umpires for the also offered forage s 10~, 12-, 14- Community Recreation Center, LaPierre, 182-203-385; Ryan Turner, 188-178-366; 228-173-401; Kyle Hamlin, 148-222-370; Eric WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 20 upOTmingbaseball and softball and 16-and-under. Call (734) 421- 15100 Hubbard (at Five Mile Marshal Vortriede, 215-196-411. Tomassion, 182-170-352. WAYNE MEMORIAL 10 season. 0640; orvisitwwvravyaa.org. Road). Registration for the basket­ Regular games: 936-889-1,825 (13 points); Regular game totals: 964-1,004-1,968 (9 Feb. 5 at Town 'N Country Lanes Baker games: 170-181=351 (6 points). points; Baker game totals: 172-184-356 (0 Glenn scorers: Victoria Elsey, 200-183-383; Games begin Monday, April 28 ball shooting skills contest will be points). Glenn scorers: Kyle Hamlin, 165-200-365; Amanda Mirabitur, 170-163-333; Alysson Kassab, and run through mid-Jury. T-Baii, Coach-Pitch from 11:30 aJtn. until noon. There Josh DuPrie, 165-179-344; Ryan Hefzig, 218-192- Dual match records: Glenn, 4-4 overall. 137-176-313; Derik3 Hinkie, 133-133-266; Katie 410; Gordie German, 160-167-327; Justin O'Hara, GIRLS BOWLING RESULTS Harris-Amber Krzyzaniak, 102-150-252. The UAL will also stage a man­ Mail-in, fax-in and walk- is no fee. . 184-190-374. WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 26 Regular game totals: 742-805-1,545 (10 datory umpires clinic from 9 a.ra in registration for the City of Separate age divisions forboy s Regular games totals: 892-928-1,820 (7 NORTH FARMINGTON 4 points); Baker game totals: 181-135-316 (10 1 until noon Saturday, March 9 at Livonia Department of Parks and girls includes: 8-9,10-11,12-13, points); Baker game totals: 181-164-345 (4 Feb. 7 at Novi Lanes points). points). Glenn scorers: Amanda Mirabitur, 207-158- Wayne scorers: Sara Clevenger, 151-182-33; Frost Middle School. and Recreation 2008 Coed 14-15. Winners of each division Dual match records: North, 2-6-1; Glenn 365; Katy Harris. 150*163-313; Amber Krzyzaniak, Amanda Fill, 164-167-331; Samanttia Bawcum, Those interested should contact Instructional T-Ball (ages 5-6) and will advance to one of five area 1-5 overall. 17M53-324; Alysson Kassab. 181-223-404; 131-169-300; Ashley Odom. 151-115-276; Hsbecca WAYNE MEMORIAL 19 Victoria Elsey, 174-163-337, Miller, 147-119-265. Dave Carlson at eaglesbfoal@ Coach-Pitch (7-8) will be through levels with the state championship WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 11 Regular game totals: 874-860-1,734 (16 Regular game totals: 754-752-1,506 (10 points); sbcglobai.net; or Bill Rowlett at Feb. 15, with registration forms scheduled for Sunday, April 13 at Feb. 5 at Town 'N Country Lanes points); Baker games: 141-210-351 (10 points). Baker game totals: 128-132-260 (0 points). [email protected] available at local schools and the the Palace of Auburn Hills. Dual meet records: Glenn 2-6 overall. Wayne scorers: Nate Mosley, 235-207-442; Cory North scorers: Danielle Labadie, 138-134- Livonia Cbnurmnity Recreation Call (734) 466-2410.

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I know that spanking used to be the standard punishment and has since fallen out of favor, but what is your opinion on this subject? Is spanking child abuse or Couples continue an effective behavior management tool? Before I can answer this question I to favor traditional need to address the issue of discipline and effective behavior management. I believe that the purpose of discipline weddings with a few is to teach children to make good choices and to engage in appropriate behaviors. The behavior management techniques used BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN \ in this process STAFF WRITER should maximize the educational George Haddad has seen opportunity of the it all during his 22 years as •%^'- situation and provide a videographer — brides the best method of wearing tennis shoes, a ft teaching the lesson Halloween wedding where On Parenting that needs to be everyone changed into cos­ learned. And, the use tumes for the reception, but Terry of pain and shame offbeat personal touches Wilamowski should be avoided. remain the exception. Since Spanking can be purchasing Laurel Chapel defined as a behavior in Livonia nearly one year modification device but it hardly ago Haddad's provided seems to meet the above criteria. ceremonies and a variety Even if one believes that a spanking of services for is instructive, the nature of the dozens of brides lesson needs to be questioned; is dressed in tra­ there anything that a child can learn ditional wear. from a spanking that cannot be more Haddad works successfully, and kindly, conveyed by with a number other actions? of vendor part­ By its very nature, the act of ners to offer spanking sends a message of one-stop shop­ disapproval and is delivered through ping for invita­ the medium of pain and shame. And tions, tuxedos, while the spanked child may indeed cakes, photog­ learn to associate the spanking as raphy and video, the result of some misbehavior on and limousines their part, additional, and largely at The Wedding unintended, lessons are taught as Plaza located well. alongside the For example, they learn to associate chapel. aggression with problem solution and "They want it is well-documented that children the white dress," that are spanked engage in more said George aggressive actions than their peers Haddad of who are not subjected to physical Livonia. "I don't punishment. think that will In addition, in my experience, ever change." children that are spanked tend to feel While brides more helpless and hopeless and more like Christi •w. fearful than non-spanked peers. Yettaw of £J5 Finally, the nature of the parent- Canton continue child relationship is based in fear to favor customs rather than respect, which severely Christina and Tim Luch light a Unity candle during their marriage ceremony at Laurel Chapel in Livonia. from past generations, they Kelly and limits its stability and duration. After personalize their dream Matthew all, what happens when the child no weddings. On Aug. 15, Grodzicki longer feels smaller or weaker than Kelly Grodzicki changed Yettaw marries Jeff Zilke in share a dance the parent? into a princess T-shirt her bare feet on a beach in as a married Taking all of this information after being married in Mexico. She'll wear a long coupie during into consideration, I feel compelled a floor length white white gown but it's designed their reception to state that I cannot and do not wedding gown. with layers of fabric to at a friend's endorse the practice of spanking. reflect the Spanish-Mexican home in Ann This is not because it is necessarily theme. On Sept. 13, the Arbor. an act of child abuse in the literal couple returns for a recep­ sense but because it is the least tion in Jackson near their effective behavior management hometowns. technique and has the greatest "We've never been to potential to result in significant Puerto Vallarta but like problems for all involved. And the fun, festive culture," because, as a parent, the time that we said Christi Yettaw, a nurse have with our children is limited, I at Providence Hospital in believe that we should not waste our Southfield. "We wanted to time and effort in ineffective pursuits get married on a beach. In when there are far more successful Michigan, Lake Michigan is options available. In conclusion, I would like to Piease see WEDDINGS, C2 endorse any and all disciplinary actions that seek to teach through positive means and are not predicated on pain or shame. Techniques such as positive reinforcements, behavior charts, Visitors leave with stars in un-doing, redirection, talking to one another, etc. are far more beneficial ASTRONOMY BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN John not only to the immediate incident, STAFF WRITER kirchhoff but to the child's sense of self and the What: Presented by Ford Amateur When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m took this parent-child relationship as well. Astronomy Club and Rider's. Saturday, Feb. 16 John Kirchhoff has had stars in his eyes photograph Does that answer your question? Hobby Shop, the event features Where: Holy Cross Church since the mid-1960s when he received a tele of the last speakers on a variety of star- Gymnasium, 30650 Six Mile, scope for Christmas at age 13. total lunar Terry Wilamowski is a clinical therapist spe­ related topics, planetarium lec­ east of Merriman, Livonia On Saturday, Feb. 16, Kirchhoff shares eclipse Aug. 28,2007, in cializing in the treatment of children, adoles­ tures at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and Admission: $5 adults, free for his love of the universe at the fifth annual cents and families at Heron Ridge Associates Astronomy Expo & Swap in the Holy Hudson. 2 p.m., and vendors {tables still children age 15 .and younger. For in Plymouth. Questions and comments can be available) information, call (734) 425 9720 sent to [email protected]. Please see ASTRONOMY, C3

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Eight Mile, Detroit 313-846-8400 734-365-5200 734-542-6100 313-527-4000 734-324-7800 586-276-8200 313-387-8700 C2 <*) Observer S Eccentric I Sunday, February 10,2008 www.hometowflilfe.com World War II book WEDDINGS STREAMING VIDEO FROM PAGE CI When Haddad renovated Laurel Chapel in April 2007 illuminates dark the only beach but you can't he added technology like predict the weather." streaming video so out-of- town or infirm relatives time in history DESTINATION could view the ceremony. ust after the holidays, I Destination weddings are George's Video Productions started a new book for . the latest trend according to was voted best videographer J my reading group at the Beth Conway, owner of Beth's by Channel 4 in 2007. Plymouth District Library, Vacation & Event Planning in "We see high-end wed­ Suite Frangaise by Irene Livonia. Conway is coordinat­ dings where the bride and N6mirovsky. ing Yettaw's big day as well as groom spend $150,000 and I knew it was about World War several events at The Wedding those who have a private II, original^ written in French by Plaza (weddplaza.com) where wedding and then go out the author who she is one of the partners. It's to dinner," said Haddad. was well known not unusual for Conway to "People come in Tuesday andregarded arrange for dove releases or a and want to get married on in that country violinist or harpist to celebrate Friday or want a large wed­ prior to her death the occasion. Conway's hop­ ding with 300 guests, or to at Auschwitz in ing it won't rain like it did on renew their vows." 1942. "Storm in one of the beach weddings she "Lots of brides are not June," the first coordinated. The ground was affiliated with a church or novella, tells of so mushy she had to run to the groom isn't," added Chris Julie Brown a number of fic­ the store to buy flip-flops for Haddad, George's wife. "We tional characters guests. Kelly and Matthew Grodzicki cut their wedding cake. have five ministers or you fleeing Paris as "Destination weddings are can book your own. It's nice the Germans arrive in June 1940. popular today as long as key wears a white floor-length held the reception at a friend's were married during a candle­ in the summer with the "Dolce," the second novella, tells people can come. It's still a big dress with a long train for her home in Ann Arbor in August light ceremony at Laurel gazebo, water fountain, pond of German occupation in a town expense for them," said Beth marriage to David Robinson 2006. While Conway coor­ Chapel where four video cam­ and bridge for an outdoors in France, and shows surprising Conway. "I will go if 25 or more who proposed two Christmases dinated the event, Kelly and eras record every wedding. wedding or to take photos." humanity as the German soldiers people are going. I'm more or ago on a horse and carriage Matthew called on family and Eric Haddad, George's nephew Kathy Boggs is finally are described. Indeed, a review less a personal assistant for ride in the Lapeer/Metamora friends to provide the cake and partner, photographed the able to wear a white gown I read in one newspaper, while these brides. I coordinate it all area. and photography. It took a lot event. when she weds Dennis Weise admiring Nemirovslgrs work, won­ together so they don't worry on of pressure off Grodzicki who "We're both very traditional at Laurel Chapel on Feb. ders at this and the near-absence the day of the event." 'CHAOTIC had to plan the wedding in people. I knew that was the 16. Her first dress was off- ofhostility in descriptions ofth e While fall weddings in "So far it's been chaotic. six months. She and Matthew route I wanted to take regard­ white. The second time she Germans. September and October con­ We've had a month to plan work full time as Livonia less of being married before," got married in Las Vegas in As in journalism, much ofth e tinue to be popular, Conway this," said Mary Anderson. "We Public Schools teachers, Kelly said Christina Luch. a pair of jeans. interest is in the story behind the says she expects Valentine's have a total of six in the bridal at Riley Upper Elementary, "We chose music from our "It's a traditional wedding story. The appendices to the book Day 2009 to be hot. "People party. It's pretty traditional Matthew at Churchill High past, love songs and some with two maids of honor, two tell of the author's being arrested still like those weekend wed­ with a unity candle and vows. School. Christian songs," added Tim flower girls, two bridesmaids "as a stateless person of Jewish dings. Next year it (Valentine's My mom is going to do the "I still remember when we all Luch, who grew up in Livonia. with my soon-to-be stepson descent" and sent to Auschwitz. Day) will fall on a Friday," said cake." arrived at the reception," said "We lit the candle and stopped giving me away," said Kathy Her husband, Michel, also died in Conway. Kelly Karalis chose a floor- Kelly Grodzicki. "My sister, my to listen to the musicians from Boggs of Belleville. "The kids a concentration camp, but the cou­ Mary Anderson wanted length gown to wed Matthew maid of honor did the toast. We our family. My mom sang. are in the wedding. This is ple's two young daughters survived. to be married on Feb. 14 this Grodzicki, but later changed could see all the relatives and Christina has three children. his second and my third. The author had intended to year but instead ties the knot into a princess T-shirt to dance close friends were there with I have one and they were all I can't wait 'cause I get to write a five-part book on what at Laurel Chapel Valentine's away the evening. The couple us. Everything was beautiful. ushers. The next day we picked wear my white dress." became known as World War II, weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 16, were married at St. Gerald The sun was out." all of our photos online. They but died after the firsttw o were the Farmington Hills woman Church in Farmington and Tim and Christina Luch were all digital." [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 written. Her daughter, Denise, had the work forman y years but found it too painful to read. It was only a few years ago she realized her W»] mother had written fiction and not a diary or journal The book was published in 2004 in France, and later translated and published here. My favorite characters in "Storm *r: in June" were the Michauds, Jeanne and Maurice, who work in a Paris bank. They're left behind by their unscrupulous employer as he flees Paris with his mistress. Indeed, alot of the characters were not likable, to say the least, but that 6n procedures didn't make them less interesting. Jeanne and Maurice worry about their son, a soldier, searching chuoloey for him in crowds. I don't want to give away too much, but would rec­ . ***!:' -eijoiig&j ommend you read the book. Well meet at Contemporary mont invents Books 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Plymouth District ilething better. library, 223 S. Main, ifyou' d like to join the discussion on Suite Frangaise. Cbmcidentally, a related Hit was the first hospital in invitation showed up in die mail ^^3ca to perform heart valve as I was readingSwifeFrangaise, about an exhibit at the University placement through a catheter, ofMichigan's Harlan Hatcher jllggd of with open-heart surgery. Graduate Library in Ann Arbor. Letters to Sala: A Young ^^pft*t proved angioplasty is the Woman's. Life in Nazi Labor llififcctive way to stop heart Camps, a collection of rare Holocaust-eraletters and pho­ T^^yhile they are happening. tographs that are part of the col­ lections ofThe New York Public j&jpe 24 hours is too long to wait library's Dorot Jewish Division, jjj§«<| out if chest pain is a major is just a short drive away in Ann Arbor. The items — from hand­ part problem, Beaumont pioneered written postcards to photographs fie use of advanced CT screening to to official documents — were saved give us answers 90% faster. at great risk by Sala Garncarz from ft the time she entered aNazi labor r When other cancer treatments camp in 1940 until her liberation **l in 1945, according to ihe library's weren't accurate enough, Beaumont Website. invented Omnibeam - the world's The collection provides a first­ hand view of the Jewish victims most powerful and precise radiation forced to work as slave laborers. cancer weapon. Curated by Jill Vexler, the exhi­ bition reproducing the letters, Each year, Beaumont is involved postcards, photographs, and docu­ Q0™3S^£jgF?, ; . , '',,-" ments will be on view at TJ-Ms :|;5ss%lf' .-'"-'-: ' , in more than 850 clinical trials Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library •-.--'. 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McBain-Skillman Lufte'-Ayotte Natalie Galeana McBain /-::-: April Marie Ayotte and Keith Alan Luke were married of Plymouth and Brent Allen October 200? at Westland Free Methodist Church with Skillman of Canton are Pastor Davie Luke, uncle of the groom, officiating. engaged to be married MN- The bride is the daughter of Mark and Sue Ann Ayotte The briderto-be is the of Royal Oak. She is a graduate of Eastern Michigan daughter of Roseann and University and is employed by Wayne Westland Schools and Russell McBain of Plymouth. as a parapro in the preschool department. A 2003 graduate of Canton She was attended by Rachael Ayotte, matron of honor, and PryorZanon High School, she earned a Jennifer Mulder, Stacy Luke and Tera Graves, bridesmaids. Harold Pryor of Livonia bachelor's degree in business The groom is the son of Don and Annette Luke of Canton. announces the engagement of administration from Western He is a graduate of Spring Arbor University. He is associate his daughter, Shannon Pryor, Michigan University in 2006 and youth pastor at Westland Free Methodist Church.. to Jared Zanon of Denver, Colo. and master's degree in human He was attended by Brian Luke, best man, Silas Mulder, Shannon graduated from resources and industrial rela­ Adam Davidson and Matt Kelsey, groomsmen. Western Michigan University tions from the University of A reception was held at Joy Manor. The couple honey­ in 2003 with a degree in busi­ Illinois in 2007. mooned at Long Boat Key m Florida ness administration. She works The future groom is the son The) are making their home m Westland. in the office at Southpaw of Debra and Jack Skillman Electrical Corp. in Lafayette, of Canton. A 2002 graduate administration from Eastern Colo. of Canton High School, he Michigan University. He is Jared is the son of Randy earned his bachelor's degree in currently employed as Yazaki and Sally Zanon of Arvada, business administration from North America in Canton. Colo. He graduated from Western Michigan University The wedding will take place Metropolitan State College in in 2006 and is pursuing a on April 12,2008, at the Inn at Denver in 2000 with a degree master's degree in business St. John's in Plymouth. unrios, Memorials, Remembrances in exercise science and adult fitness. He is a firefighter for the West Metro Fire Rescue in Cook-Colling the Denver area. David and Ilene Cook of The couple are planning Livonia announce the engage­ •'"•V, a spring 2009 wedding in ment of their daughter, -^ r DAVID EUGENE SAYLER Acapulco, Mexico, where they Brianne Marie Cook, to Arthur Of Fairfield Giade passed away t Of Novi. Passed Feb. 5, 2008. met four years ago. William Colling III of Redford, February 3, 2008. Bom July 9, 1926, Services Tuesday, Feb. 12th at Hunt son of Arthur and Catherine i'r.m the daughter of Verne & Fern Busick Funeral Home, Crawfordsville, IN. Colling of Roscommon. of Orleans, Indiana. Rebecca graduat­ 765-362-0440. ed from Purdue University in 1949 The bride-to-be is a gradu­ the same year she married Donald ate of Livonia Franklin High Batty of Eine, New York who preced­ *• EDWARD A. SMITH School and is employed by ed her in death March 13, 1999. Age 86, Feb. 5, 2008, of Livonia. Amerisure Insurance Co. Rebecca is survived by her brother ^ Loving father of Pamela (James) Larry & his wife Harriet Busick; chil­ Voskopi, Jeffery (Marilyn), the late The future groom is a gradu­ dren Tom &. wife Janace Batty, Lynn •* Neil (Jeanie), Lisa Filar and Don ate of Livonia Franklin High & husband Don Polulak, Jill & hus­ -*J Duncan. Dear brother of Margaret School and is employed as a band Toby Beattie; her grandchildren RUTH FRANCIS ROLLINS Gooding. Loving grandfather of Jessica Beattie, Rob Beattie, Jackie Tami,Jamie, Maxwell, Mackenzie, teacher at Emerson Middle A June 7,2008, wedding is Polulak and Richard Batty; her great- Graduate in Concert Piano Tom, Jessica & Bradley Great-grand­ School. planned in Troy. granddaughter Jaden Barry- and her Brings Harmony to Family father of Alex, Alyssa, Olivia, loving companion and special danc­ and Community Edward II and Brendan. Preceded in ing partner, Ben Powers. We need not Ruth Francis Rollins, age 97, died death my his wife Norma. Funeral forget the energy in her day to day peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, Service Friday 11am at the R.G. & G. life, Heidi (her dog). From Orleans, 2008, at the Heritage of Southfieid, R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Bryan-Silver Indiana to Bioomfield Hills, Michigan Michigan, after a long illness. Beloved Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. to living on board their Cruising wife of Clark T. Rollins, MD, who pre­ Thursday l-9pm. Please sign Michael Bryan of Plymouth Trawler in Florida and the Bahamas ceded her in death on December 5, Edward's online guestbook at: to Fairfield Glades, Tennessee. She 1985 in Natrona Heights, PA, she is www.rggrharris.com announce the engagement of will be most remembered by the inter­ survived by her children, Clark T. their daughter, Laura Kathryn est and love she placed in her friends Rollins and his wife, Frances, of RONALD K. SMITH Bryan, to Jonathan Merrill * she met in her 81 years. The family Tarpon Springs, FL, and Carol Rollins Wafker-Lenz Silver, son of Mrs. Barbara request memorials should be made to Lynch and her husband, G. Michael Age 60, Novi, MI, passed away the American Lung Association. Lynch, of Bioomfield Hills, ML Also February 4, • 2008. Thayer-Rock Neil and Beth Walker Beech-Nugent of Howell and mourning her loss are her grandchil­ Funeral Home, Farmington, MI of Westland announce the the late Timothy Silver. dren: Clark Leland Rollins and D'Arcy engagement of their-daughter, The bride-to-be is a 2003 Rollins Molloy, both of Sylvan Lake, February 4, 2008 age 80. Burial at MI; Kristin Lynch Ficery of Atlanta, BETTY FRANCES TROST Karlye Renee Walker, to Allen graduate of Plymouth Salem Gienwood Cemetery, Wayne, ML GA; and Michael Scott Lynch of Passed away February 4,'2008 in Matthew Lenz, son of Lori High School and a 2007 grad­ UHT Funeral Home, Westland, MI Darien, CT. A devoted mother, home- Rochester Hills, Michigan at the age Lenz of Westland. uate of Alma College. She has a maker and community leader, Ruth is of 87. Betty was born in Roanoke, The bride-to-be is a 2005 bachelor of arts degree in sec­ also survived by her sister, 'Vivian Virginia on August 15, 1920- to Anna Gaddess of Upper St. Clair, PA, and and Frank H. Todd. She Was an active graduate of John Glenn High ondary education and music. Age 87 passed away in South Lyon. six great-grandchildren: Devin Molloy member of the First church of Christ School and is employed by She is employed as a substitute James was a worldwide traveler and of Sylvan Lake, MI; Charles Preston, Scientists, Birmingham, Michigan and Varsity Lincoln-Mercury. teacher. life-long pinnacle player. He was also Scott Cameron, and James Braydon volunteered at the Christian Science The future groom is a 2004 The prospective groom is a very :K<\'\' T nSi spotis In h'v- later lynch all of Darien, CT; and Meredith Reading Room for many years. An S-JUIV ho 1AL^ a >t'mt>s wdghl hiier Francis and Anna Charlotte Ficery ardent gardener, she enjoyed many graduate of John Glenn High 2002 graduate of Howell High mg seminary. and won several awards. He is sur­ both of Atlanta, GA. Born March 5, years as a volunteer in the House and School. He is employed by CVS School and a 2006 graduate of A June 22, 2008, wedding vived by Doris, his loving wife of 67 1910, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, Gardens Auxiliary at Cranbrook, Pharmacy. Alma College. He has a bach­ is planned for First Baptist years, and his children: June (Donald) Virginia Ruth Francis was the daughter Bioomfield Hills, Michigan. She was A June 7,2008, wedding is elor of arts degree in history Church of Plymouth, followed Gregory, Rov (Karen), Rick, and of Charles Blaine Francis and Molly also an accomplished tennis player Dairy!. He is also survived by six Hays Francis. C. B. Francis is well winning many tournaments in Ohio, planned for Plymouth Church and computer science. He is by a reception at Northville grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren known in the Pittsburgh area as the co­ California and Michigan. Betty was oftheNazarene. employed by UPS and attend- Hills Golf Club in Northville. and his brother J. "f. Meadows. He was author of the Making, Shaping and preceded in death by her husband of preceded in death by his sister Myrtle. Treating of Steel, a definitive book on 63 years, Norman F. Trost, her son, Visitation will be held on Sundav from steelmaking still used today. Ruth was Fred Trost, her parents, and sister, 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Phiilips Funeral raised in Brookline and graduated 2nd Annette Fleming. She is survived by WEDDINGS Home 122 West Lake (10 Mile and in her class at South Hills High School her daughter, Margaret Trost Corrado Ponliac Trail) South Lyon, Ml 48178. in Pittsburgh. In recognition of her of Sweeny, Texas. Her grandchildren, Funeral service will be held Sunday academic achievement Ruth won a Cody Corrado of Sweeny, Texas; Crowe-Reinke evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral scholarship to Carnegie Institute of Zachary Trost and wife Kim. of E. home. Memorial contributions in lov­ Technology. In an era when women Lansing, Michigan; and Tara Trost Dana Lynn Crowe of Livonia ing memory of James are requested to rarely went to college, Ruth Francis Wilson and husband Matt of Okemos, and Christopher Richard the Salvation Armv 16130 Northland studied concert piano in Carnegie Michigan. Also, her great-grandchil­ Reinke of Huntington Woods Drive Southfieid, MI 4S075. Tech's School of Fine Arts and piayed dren, Allyson, Findlay, Dylon, and a two hour piano concert from memo­ Emma Wilson; and Brytani, Tyler and were married Nov. 20,2007, ry to earn her degree on June 8, 1932. Samantha Trost. Services will be held at St. Michael the Archangel What a tragedy that the disease which for Betty at Poplar Hill Cemetery in Catholic Church in Livonia Age 69, of Farmington, MI, passed eventually took her life ravaged her Vandalia, Ohio at a later date. In lieu with the Rev. William H. away Feb. 6, 2008. Thayer-Rock fine memory for many years prior to of flowers, donations could be sent to Funeral Home, Farmington, Ml her death! After college graduation, a church or charity of one's choice. Tindall officiating. Ruth worked briefly as a pianist in a Please sign the online questbook at: The bride is a 1998 graduate small combo providing chamber music www.cremationmichigan.com of Franklin High School. She for dinner parties and weddings. But received a bachelor of busi­ the Great Depression was in full swing so the demand for musical entertain­ SHIRLEY JEAN WATSON ness administration degree in ment at elegant parties was small. She accounting and management Age 86 passed away on February 6, switched to social work and did home in 2002 from the University of visitations for the Relief Board-a 2008 surrounded by her three chil­ career she found very fulfilling. She dren, following a short illness. Michigan-Dearborn. In 2005 and Clark Rollins eloped on July 31, Shirley was predeceased by her hus­ she received a master of sci­ Attending the bride were 1934 after his graduation from Pitt band, D. James Watson, Jr. in 2002. Devoted mother of Susan Watson- ence in taxation from Walsh Matron of Honor Stacy Crowe, Medical School. In lieu of a college College. Dana is a certified her sister-in-law, and brides­ placement service, they got in their car Brodie (Ronn), Sally Watson-Menkel and drove up route 28 along the (Allan) and David Watson. Very public accountant in the tax maids were Tanya Lundberg, Allegheny River stopping in each proud grandmother of Susan Watson, Steuwe-Mitchell department at Plante & Moran Patti Hoffman and Sarah small town to ask if they needed a doc­ Allyson (nee Brodie) Lawrence (Jared), Ian Brodie, and Zachary and Jonathon Andrew Steuwe in Southfieid. Lehman. tor. When they arrived in Natrona and Abigail Lynn Mitchell The groom is a 1998 gradu­ Attending the groom were Age 79. February 6, Heights, PA, they heard the answer Seth Menkel. A private'memorial cel­ husband of Mary. Loving father of they wanted to hear, and they took up ebration will be held at a later date. were married Nov. 3,2007, ate of Berkley High School. Best Man Patrick Reinke, Marty (Debbie), Lydia Mary, and Ann residence at 1522 Broadview Blvd. Memorial tributes may be made to St. at Our Lady of Good Counsel He received a bachelor sci­ brother of the groom, and (Michael) Gardner. Grandfather of where they remained until Dr. Rollins' Joseph Mercy Hospital Volunteers or Michigan Humane Society. A.J. Church in Plymouth Township ence degree in mechanical groomsmen Jeff DeVoy, Jeff Kyle and Matthew, Brother of Lois death in 1985. Both Ruth and Clark with the Rev. Stephen Burr engineering in 2002 and a Lundberg and Derek Crowe. (Rev. Arthur) Doring. Services were made significant contributions to the. Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. held Saturday, February 9th at Grace community. Clark was a much loved View obituary and share memories at: officiating. master of science in mechani­ A reception was held at Lutheran Church in Redford. general practioner who delivered www.DesmondFuneralHome.com The bride is the daughter of cal engineering in 2004 from Laurel Manor in Livonia. Arrangements by the Harry J. Will babies to women he had delivered. He David and Deborah Mitchell the University of Michigan- The couple honeymooned in Funeral Home in Livonia. also served as chief of staff at Dearborn. Chris is an.engineer Hawaii. Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was of Canton. She graduated most proud of his contribution to the P^OBITUARY^ from Canton High School and in product development at They are making their home educational system in Natrona 1 Michigan State University. She Chrysler in Auburn Hills. in West Bioomfield. Heights. Wliile on the Harrison Town­ POLICY ' works as an interior designer ship School Board he made improve­ ments in the high school-a library, sci­ The first five "billed" lines of an for Giulian, Frye & Molinari ence laboratories, and advanced place­ obituary are published at no cost. Architects in Chicago. ment classes-which enabled the high All additional lines will be The groom is the son of Donahue-Mroz school to earn its much needed accred­ charged at $4 per line. You may Roger and JoAnn Steuwe Erica K. Donahue and Gary itation. Ruth, in addition to being a place a picture of your loved one wonderful homemaker and mother, for an additional cost of only $6. of Plymouth, He graduated M. Mroz Jr. were married served as President of the Women's Symbolic emblems may be from Salem High School and Dec. 22,2007, at the Royal Civic Club, member of the Women's included at no cost (example: Michigan State University. He Bahamian Resort in Nassau, f Hospital Auxiliary and pro-bono buyer American Flags, religious works as a sales professional Bahamas. ** for the Hospital Gift Shop. A loyal symbols, etc.) member of Natrona Heights Pres­ for Cintas in Chicago. The bride is the daughter byterian Church, Ruth sang in the The bride was attended of Larry Donahue of Toledo. church choir. She was also a fine Deadlines: by Sarah Mitchell, Kimberly She is a graduate of Eastern <- v- bridge piayer with master points to her Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday . Mitchell, Jennifer Steuwe, . Michigan University and the credit. As a couple, Ruth and Clark en­ Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday *- . joyed their membership at Bracken- Melissa Steuwe and Shannon University of Michigan. ridge Heights Country Club. Ruth Obituaries received after these deadlines Mazor. The groom is the son of remained in the family home until she will be placed In the next available Issue. The groom was attended by Gary and Carolyn Mroz of Las moved to Florida in 1992, a total of 58 Vegas, Nevada. He is a gradu­ .V- •+* years of residence in Natrona Heights. Paul Lindsay, Jason Mazor, f e-mailfourobitto Thomas Mesner, Eric Mitchell ate of the University of Detroit On March 5th of 2008, Ruth would [email protected] have been 98 years old. Friends may *ft or fax to: and Robert Gumber. Mercy. He lived in Westland visit at Lvnch & Sons Funeral Home, The reception was held at and has family in Canton. 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson Mile Rds.) Friday 4pm until time of 734-953-2232 Lovett Hall at The Henry Ford. The bride was attended by service at 7pm. Additional visitation at For more information call: The couple honeymooned in her sister Stephanie Donahue. Sandals Grand Bahamian Krynicki Funeral Home, 1007 Charolette Wilson Jamaica. The groom was attended by Resort. Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA, 734-953-2070 They are making their home his brother Nicholas Mroz. The couple are making their Monday 7-9pm. Funeral Tuesday. or Liz Reiser . in Chicago. A reception was held at home in Westerville, Ohio. 11am at Natrona Heights Presbyterian 734-953-2067 Church, 1428 Broadview, Natrona or toll free Heights, PA. Interment in Mt. Airy 866-818-7653 ask tor Char or Uz www.hometowniife.com Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, February 10,2008 (*) C5 LINK CHILDHOOD PLEASURE TO A SATISFYING CAREER WORKWISE You might be 21. You says, "because my dad was. 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"I started a speech Gabriela Cora, recalls. "I'd thought that the whole process was and debate club in high school and did stand-up president of The magical... seeing an area of the woods where a hole comedy at 1?." Executive Health & Wealth Institute Inc., in Miami, was being dug and concrete blocks were set, and then Then he used his passion for speaking as a Fla., says that it's essential to "rediscover the source of it became our home. I'd thought Joe Mason was pretty Mormon missionary, where he found he was mfft.sJk pleasure as experienced during childhood activities, cool, too. Then it dawned on me that he was the "touching"people. He kept looking for other avenues to Credit: Courtney Kearney and use this feeling to compare it with pleasurable reason I'd gone into architecture." touch more people and had his epiphany when called Architect Betsy del Monte of The Beck Group in Dallas specializes in adult activities. For example, the enjoyment from At age 19, Sharon Livingston, now an out of an audience of several thousand to speak. "This sustainabifity-structures that are environmentally-friendly. She resolving puzzles might transfer to the adult ability to industrial psychologist and president of The is what I'm supposed to be doing," he realized, but he works here with Agriboard, a structural insulated panel (SIP) made of resolve problems. Creating a drawing might relate to Livingston Group for Marketing Inc., in Londonderry, had to work on it. rapidly renewable plant and wood fibers, coming up with a unique plan." N.H., studied motivational research. She interviewed METHOD know that this sounds simple, "but it is complex. Some ENJOYMENT hundreds of college students "to figure out whether Del Monte advises you to study what's people may be able to do many things but enjoy doing Dallas architect Betsy del Monte, symbols or musical slogans (in commercials) were meaningful to you. Livingston says, "Figure out what's only a few things. Others may enjoy doing many sustainability consultant at The Beck Group, began more memorable. For me at the time, it was fun." Webb maintains that through exploration, you'll things but they may find it difficult to transform' these working full-time in architecture when she was 21. fascinating and it felt like play." She finished college find a way: "I didn't wake up and say,'I want to be a into high-paying jobs." Growing up, she'd enjoyed summer camp in the with a job using her interviewing skill. recruiter.' I fell into it." It's never too late to center your work mountains of western North Carolina, but she was "By 24," she says. "I decided that I wanted to If you draw a blank when you look at your around what brings you joy. also drawn to the vitality of cities. use play in a business environment." She developed childhood or you're having difficulty exploring, Cora, (Dr. Mildred L. 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The blue backlighting adds a it's a multi-link system, with coil springs gas shocks Hyundai can make a case that it should be known by nice touch, and the controls for the audio system and an anti-roll bar. The power-assisted rack-and- its vehicles, and that includes its crossover SUV, the and climate control system are logically laid out on pinion steering system makes the Santa Fe easy to 2008 Santa Fe Limited. the center stalk. There's a trip computer, and an handle and maneuver. The ride is pretty quiet, too. Redesigned for the 2007 model year to be auto-dimming rear-view mirror that includes a Traction control and electronic stability longer and wider than the previous version, changes compass and a HomeLink garage door opener. control - which reduces engine power in certain . for the 2008 model are limited to equipment Dual-zone air-conditioning is standard on the situations to correct under- or oversteer - are packages. The Limited is actually the top-of-the-line Limited, as are a leather-wrapped steering wheel standard. The Limited is full of other safety Call Toll Free version of the Santa Fe (in addition to the base GLS with audio controls, power windows, doors and features, as well, including anti-whiplash head and the SE) and it's a nice package. It comes with locks, power, heated outside mirrors, keyless entry restraints, six airbags, including side curtains, anti- M0M71-mL(I3^) 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, heated outside with alarm, and cruise control. In a change from last lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake Fax Your Ad: (7341953-2232 mirrors, roof rack side rails, and a body-color rear year, a power sunroof is now included as standard distribution, which determines which axle needs the spoiler. The front grille and headlights are actually equipment on the Limited. most stopping power and applies the correct Walk-In Office Hours: shared with Hyundai's HCD9 Talus concept car, and amount of force to the brakes. The Santa Fe also Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.a The standard audio system is an AM/FM/CD/ they look sharp and aggressive. mp3 system by Infinity that includes ten premium features a tire pressure monitoring system. After Hours: Call (734)591-0900 Inside, the Limited is easy to get comfortable speakers, a six-disc CD changer and is rated at a The 2008 Santa Fe Limited starts at about Deadlines: To place, with. The standard leather power seats are whopping 605 watts. An XM satellite radio is $28,000, and includes just about everything you cancel or correct ads. comfortable, provide good support and can be included and it comes with three months of service. might need. Add the carpeted floor mats and the heated. A power seat for the passenger's side is navigation system and you're at a shade under Sunday A rear-seat DVD entertainment system is also optional. There's plenty of leg and head room in the available as an option. $30,000. 5:30 p.m. Friday front cabin and there's plenty of storage, too. The Hyundai first became famous for its excellent Sunday Real Estate center console provides two-level storage, and Also available as an option ($1,750) is a warranties, and the warranty on the 2008 Santa Fe there's a small storage compartment in the top of navigation system. It looks nice and is easy to use; Limited is no exception - a five-year, 60,000 mile 5:30 p.m. Thursday it's integrated into the audio system. Thursday the dash. There are map pockets in each of the front bumper-to-bumper warranty, and a 10-year, doors and there are four 12-volt power outlets. The Santa Fe Limited is powered by a 3.3-liter 100,000 powertrain warranty. Five years of 6 p.m. Tuesday The rear seats, as you would expect in any V6 engine, and it's pretty good. It's rated at 242 roadside assistance is also included. Thursday Real Estate Display SUV, fold down for more cargo space - 78.2 cubic horsepower and 226 lb.-ft. of torque, enough to get If Hyundai wasn't on your SUV radar before, 3 p.m. Monday feet total. You can order a third row seat for the you moving fairly quickly, and merging and passing the Santa Fe Limited shows that it probably should Santa Fe. The test vehicle didn't have it, so I can't are no problem. Gas mileage isn't bad for an SUV, be now. The Santa Fe Limited is a darn nice mid­ tell you how much room you'd have with it, but either -17/24 mpg - and it takes regular fuel. size SUV. Hyundai claims you'll get more legroom with their The engine is mated with a standard five- 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited. Eccentric Automotive third-row seat than with comparable third-row speed automatic transmission with a lock-up torque Vehicle class: Special purpose. seats in the Acura MDX, Honda Pilot or Volvo converter and manual shift control. The Santa Fe Power: 3.3-liter V6 engine. XC90. If you're thinking about that third row, find comes as a front-wheel drive vehicle; you can get an Mileage: 17 city / 24 highway. all-wheel drive system as an option. fe^bswMSceiitriCidBiJion e at a dealer and test it for yourself. . Where built: Montgomery, Ala. The interior is well done. The woodgrain The Santa Fe Limited provides a good ride, Base price: $27,900. touches in the center stalk and around the interior not too harsh while still allowing you road feel. The Price as tested: $29,770. OE086840S4

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Chrysler-Jeep GRAND AM 2004 SE V6. (734j 455-3740 cioth, nice clean car! S8995 COLLINS MOTOR SALES LIBERTY, 2004 WAYNE (734) 721-1616 4X4. Like new. Reduced from $6,900 to $7,900 No turn- GRAND AM GT 2004. ram air. downs. No money down. Silver, 31K. $11,995. TYME AUTO 734-455-5586 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (734) 453-2500 GRAND AM GT full power, moon CD con'* m;s? this Value Lot CONTINENTAL 2002, fully one. only $10,895, Great Selection of ioaded. ieatnei. .rioomoof, Budget Vehicles 37.995. COLLINS MOTOR SALES {734)721-1144 FORD RANGER 2003 WAYNE {734i 721-1616 supercab 4x4. can. full GRAND PRIX 2007. 6 to power S11.840 Stk# LINCOLN LS 2004 choose SE. GT. all models 7T6325A Ai: BlacK beauty. Power, some moonroofs from CHEVY TRACKER 2002 •$ moon, lealne-. S8.500. SI 5 95G dr., 4x4, 49,340. TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 "" JOHN ROGIN BJICK Sik#8T6Q25A 734-525-0900 NAVIGATOR DVD 2003 MARK VII 1988 120K Great ^ Has italM S21 740. P20344 shape ns*de and cut. Recent GRAND PRIX GT 2001 * CTS 2003 Loaded, sunroof. tune-u & complete check up door black $5495 -¥•-£• 4*- • AfWrjahle L'lX'K-" S270C 734-422-"343 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac $16,250. Stk#8C8162A CHEVY VENTURE 2003 TOWN CAR 1997 Executive, (734) 453-2500 y DVD, loaded. $9950. leather, loaded, sharp!! Only w- Stk#8T3089A $6,950 GRAND PRIX GT 2002 4 dr.. TAURUS SE 2005 Certified. JOHN ROGIN SUICK silver, 3.8 litre, only 81K. nice! $8990. Stk#P20395 734-525-0900 $8 990 CADILLAC CTS 2003 SATURN of PLYMOUTH Affordable Luxury, ^oaded. TOWN CAR SSGNATURE- $16,740, 8C8162A 2001, Series loaded, leather, (734) 453-7890 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED S7995. Buy here, Pay here. GRAND PRIX GT 2006. 2000, DVD, leather, loaded. COLLINS MOTOR SALES $7,940, P20324A WAYNE {734)721-1616 metallic blue, 32K one owner extra clean. $12,940. SATURN of PLYMOUTH (734) 453-7890

MAZDA 3i SPORT SEDAN, GRAND PRIX GT2 2004, Black, auto, only 15K one leather, moon, green, S11,995. 734-524-1318 owner Very Sharp! S13.860. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac SATURN of PLYMOUTH (734) 453-2500 TAURUS 2007. 1C to choose, (734) 453-7890 from $11,995, Aii colors. GRAND PRIX GT2 2005. MIATA 2007 Convertible MX5. bright blue. leather, moonroof. $14,995. (734) 522-0030 auto, black. 9.530 miles, loaded, almost new, S19.590. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac TAURUS SE 2007, sharp!! SATURN Of PLYMOUTH (734) 453-2500 Low miles, loaded, save, only $10,950. (734) 453-7890 GRAND PRIX GTP 2000 4 dr.. JOHrv ROGIN BUCK one owner, red, only $5,495. 734-525-0900 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac TAURUS SEL 2001, leather, (734) 453-2500 moon, clean, $5,988. GRAND MARQUIS LS 2004. Fox Hills SUNFIRE 1997, sport pkg, 5 Leather, low miles, clean. speed, $3,795. Chrysler-Jeep S12.995. COLLINS MOTOR SALES (734) 455-8740 WAYNE {734) 721-1616 TAURUS SEL 2007, leather. (734) 522-0030 VIBE 2005. Gray, auto, 36K. CD player, loaded, spend a lit­ $13,495. tle get a lot, $13,998, MILAN 2006 Premier pkg. silver, 17K one owner, like Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (734)721-1:44 new loaded. $16,805 (734) 453-2500 SATURN Of PLYMOUTH VIBE 2006, Red, auto. 31K. TAURUS SEL 2007. leather, (734} 453-7890 moon, low miles, $13,995. $13,995, Bill Brown Ford SABLE LS 2003 premium pkg, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac V-6, auto, power moon, (734) 453-2500 (734) 522-0030 leather (pulti-CQ. ABS. power TAURUS SES, 2002 seats, $9,450. Leather, moon. Higher miles SATURN of PLYMOUTH but priced right, $3,700. TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 (734) 453-7890 ION 2004 4 dr., one owner, THUNDERBIRD 2005 SABLE LS 2003, leather, sunroof, silver, $9,995. Hardtop, 11K, $27,998 moon $7,998, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac AVIS FORD AVIS FORD (248)355-7515 (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-2500 *• >,- '* For The Best Auto Deals...Check Your Classifieds! CIO (*) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, February 10,2008 www.hometownlife.com

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