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8Y SUE MASON shoot-out with police OBSERVER STAFF WRITER BYDARRELLCLEM Students in the Wayne- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Westland Community Schools are showing progress when it The fallout was grim, and it came comes to the Michigan Merit swiftly, after the dust settled from a Exam. deadly drug sting that seemed more like "We're pleased with the a scene from a gritty crime movie than an progress we've made, we're August afternoon in a bustling Westland trending upward," said School neighborhood. Superintendent Greg Baracy, One accused would-be robber was adding that, "our improve­ dead. Four defendants face the possibil­ ments were more significant ity of life in prison. A mayor who has than statewide." been trying to boost his More than 800 llth-graders city's image was upset. took the MME, which includes Undercover police offi­ the ACT college entrance exam, cers, merely trying to showing increases district- take suspected drug wide in meeting or exceeding dealers off the streets, state standards in math­ came under public scru­ ematics, reading, writing and tiny for the way they do English language arts. There their jobs. was a miniscule decline — two Prlngle The silver lining: students — in science and a No suspects remained drop of 44 students not making on the loose, and no the grade in social studies over innocent bystanders last year's scores, according to had been shot or killed state data. as authorities capped Statewide, llth-graders an extraordinary sum­ who scored at the proficient mer week that will or advanced levels improved be remembered for a slightly in the subjects of read­ Brian Thomas gunfight outside Bob's ing, writing, English language was shot four ofCanton-Westland, arts, and science. There was times and died a popular market PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER no change in the percentage of at the scene. on Warren east of students scoring proficient or Merriman. Roberto Reed appears for his arraignment in Westland District Court. advanced in math and a slight The gravity of the situation appeared decline in social studies. to sink in when one defendant, 49-year- was taken away. Meeting or exceeding state old Joseph Boldizar of Garden City, was In court, Vandersloot ordered the standards at John Glenn High slapped — like three other men — with a defendants back in court for an Aug. 28 School were 117 students in $1 million cash bond. preliminary hearing that will determine mathematics, 222 in reading, "Oh, God " Boldizar said, facing whether they should stand trial in Wayne 179 in science, 354 in social Westland 18th District Magistrate County Circuit Court. If convicted, all studies, 121 in writing and 174 Donald Vandersloot. four men could face life in prison. Not- in English language arts, while "My record is clean," Boldizar said in guilty pleas were entered for them. Wayne Memorial High School, court. "IVe never done anything like this Pringle is charged with four counts of students showing mastery before." assault with intent to murder; assault totaled 126 in math, 198 in read­ Arraigned on Friday along with • with intent to rob while armed; con­ ing, 188 in science, 317 in social Boldizar in court were Demond Nigel spiracy to rob; delivery, possession and studies, 107 in writing and 160 Sanders, 29, and Roberto Reed, 32, both conspiracy to possess 1,000 grams or in English language arts. of Detroit. Defendant Benjamin Pringle, more of cocaine; three counts of feloni­ "We're pleased with the a 32-year-old Detroiter and accused gun­ ous assault; being afelon with a firearm; progress made, it's 10 points man, learned of the charges against him felony firearm; and being a second-time in some areas at Wayne from a hospital bed where he was recov­ habitual offender. Memorial," Baracy said. ering from a chest wound. Authorities don't believe that Boldizar, According to Baracy, the Another accused gunman, 28-year- Sanders and Reed fired any shots, police district has worked hard to old Detroiter Brian Thomas, fared Lt. Dan Karrick said. realign the high school pro­ worse. He was shot four times and died Boldizar is charged with assault with gram to match the merit cur­ Tuesday afternoon outside Bob's mar­ intent to rob; conspiracy to rob; and Joseph Boldizar of Garden City reacts to riculum and exam. It's also ket, where his body was covered with a Demond Nigel Sanders heads back to the the $1 million bond set by Magistrate Donald providing additional support white sheet for several hours before it Please see SHOOT-OUT, A2 lockup after his arraignment. Vandersloot. at earlier levels so that once the students get to 11th grade they will have what they need. "That's important," he said. "The curriculum wasn't quite Mayor criticizes use of mall for drug bust aligned, but with these chang­ es, they'll be better prepared to take the tests." BYDARRELLCLEM Why, many people edge of the sting, he offered an apology Chief James Ridener said. He added that students also OBSERVER STAFF WRITER wondered, would Thursday afternoon to business own­ "We were not part of the operation, are realizing the importance of Romulus police agree to ers, residents, employees and custom­ nor were we requested to be part of the the new test. There's a bonus Westland Mayor William Wild has an undercover cocaine ers "whose lives were placed in danger operation," Ridener said, although he in passing the MME. Students sharply criticized the way Romulus deal outside a busy because of this event." personally chose not to second-guess who complete the tests and police handled a drug sting that explod­ shopping center near Romulus police. receive scores in reading, writ­ ed in gunfire Tuesday afternoon outside the northeast corner of. 'NOT PART OF OPERATION' Wild, who has heard complaints ing, mathematics and science a Westland market, leaving one suspect the bustling Merriman- Romulus notified the Westland Police about the incident, said that "in ret­ can qualify for a $4,000 schol­ dead, others facing charges and scores Warren intersection? Department's patrol desk around 3 p.m. rospect, I believe the recent Romulus arship. of workers and residents terrified in Why would they place Tuesday about the impending under­ Police Department undercover opera­ "It's starting to get through their own neighborhood. innocent people potentially in harm's cover operation that erupted in gunfire tion in Westland displayed both a very to them," he said A polarizing debate over the merits way? a half-hour later in the Merri-Warren poor choice of time and location and a of the undercover sting arose almost as Wild has sided with those critics, and strip mall parking lot. The officers [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 quickly as the bullets stopped flying. even though he had no prior knowl­ declined assistance, Westland Police Please see STING, A2

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Seconds later, a struggle erupt­ AROUND WESTLAND SHOOT-OUT ed over the guns as the infor­ PAGE A1 mant fought for his life, police Spaghetti dinner corner of Hunter. Mention community. Past recipients said, and Thomas iind Pringle OK THE WES this announcement and get have included the Salvation are accused of firingsljot s from $10 off registration fee for Army, Wayne County The Ed Gucwa Memorial 'For an expanded version of delivery, possession and con­ a 9mm semiautomatic pistol and MDA Spaghetti Dinner registrations at or before the Family Shelter, Habitat for spiracy to possess 1,000 grams another handgun as nine under­ will be held noon to 6 p.m. Around VtestJand, visit our online open house. For more infor­ Humanity, World Hunger or more of cocaine. Sanders and cover Romulus officers began Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Sgt. -edition at www.hometownlife. mation, call (734) 729-7222 (CROP Walk), St. Mary's Reed face the same charges as responding. By then, Westland Romanowski VFW Post 6896. com and click en the Westland or go online www.mckinley- Outreach Center and the Boldizar, but Sanders also is police, who hadn't been asked to 28945 Joy, east Middlebelt nome page. preschool.org. John Bolde Food Depot, the participate in the sting, began , in Westland. The dinner church's mission partner, charged as a third-time habitual Surplus food offender and Reed as a fourth- responding to the chaotic scene. costs $7 for adults and $3 for Outdoor concert Trinity Lutheran Church, and time habitual offender. With Thomas dead, authori­ children. There also will be The City of Westland will for food baskets for Adams Outside the courtroom Friday, ties said they captured Boldizar music, bake sales and raffles. Operas are generally pre­ distribute surplus federal Middle School families. Karrick said Thomas was the and a wounded Pringle on the For more information, call sented amid dim lighting food to residents north of The cost to participate is "common link" among the five scene. Police tracked down (734) 525-9454. indoors, but not so with the Michigan Avenue 10 a.m. to $25, if you bring your own men who authorities say went Sanders that night in Detroit, performance at 3:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, table, and $35 to use one of to the Merri-Warren shopping and Reed turned himself in Wildflower talk Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the at the Dorsey Community the church's eight-foot-long center intending to rob apolice Wednesday night to Detroit Native plant specialist Friendship Center's Coburn Center, 32715 Dorsey, south table. For more information,. informant of three kilograms of police, Karrick said. Vern Stephens will be at the Park. The Mary Thompson of Palmer. call (734) 722-1735 or ¢734) cocaine. The gunnght stunned workers Public Library of Westland Foundation is sponsor­ Senior citizens living in 722-4363. In court Friday, police Sgt. and nearby residents who gath­ Wednesday, Aug. 20, to speak ing a performance by two Taylor Towers may collect Michael Harhold said the suspects ered near the shopping center on "Native Wildflowers for Michigan Opera Theatre their food at Taylor Towers School registration were supposed to bring $60,000 and watched as the police inves­ the Home Landscape." His singers with an accompa­ and must contact their build­ St. Damian School is to buy the drugs. Instead, he said, tigation unfolded, native wildflower plant sale nist and will include songs ing manager for their day of accepting students for its ' they brought guns. Westland Mayor William will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. of George Gershwin, Irving distribution. Greenwood Villa three-year-old preschool Sanders drove up in a Chevy Wild was critical of Romulus in advance of his talk 7- 8:30 Berlin and more. residents must pick up their program and students Lumina with passengers police forth e incident, and he p.m. Anyone interested is food items at Greenwood for kindergarten through : Thomas and Boldizar, and the issued an apology to bystanders People interested in attend­ encouraged to sign up at Villa. eighth-grade. The school is latter two suspects got into who may have been placed in ing can call the library at the Friendship Center's The August distribution fully accredited and offers a a silver Mercedes where the danger. Romulus Public Safety ¢734) 326-6123 to reserve a front desk. The center is at will include grapefruit juice, licensed morning and after­ drug informant was waiting Director Charles Kirby said title seat. 1119 N. Newburgh between instant potatoes, peanut but­ noon latchkey program; with cocaine, Harhold said. suspects chose the location and Marquette and Ford. ter and frozen 2-pound tur­ certified, experienced teach­ Meanwhile, Reed pulled up in a that police weren't able to dictate Fireside chat key ham. For more informa­ ers; hot lunch program and Buick Rendezvous with passen­ where the two sides would meet. State Rep. Richard Community gathering tion, call the Dorsey Center's many other school programs ger Pringle, who approached the LeBlanc, D-Westland, An evening of free fam­ surplus food hotline at (734) and extracurricular activi­ Mercedes. [email protected] I (734)953-2110 invites residents to join him ily-friendly fun is earning to 595-0366. . ties. It's at 29891 Joy east of for refreshments and an the north end of.Westland Merriman in Westland. FoX informal Fireside Chat 6- - and the entire community Football opener more information, call (734) in Wayne County? and said 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at is invited. Join the Westland Comets 427-1680 or visit its Web site STING its officers "should have been the William P. Faust Public Westland Mayor William R. and the Westland Meteors at www.stdamian.com PAGE Al involved in the planning, execu­ Library, 6123 Central City Wild will hold a Community as they celebrate the 50th tion and backup stages of this Parkway, Westland. Gathering on 5:30-7:30 p.m. anniversary of Westland Preschool enrollment operation, and should have been "I know we all lead busy Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Corrado Youth Athletic Association. Willow Creek Cooperative poor decision not to involve the given the opportunity to secure lives, but it's ifnportant to me Park. The evening marks the WYAA began with football Preschool is currently accept­ Westland Police Department." the area to ensure public safety." to hear from Westland resi­ first' in a series of outdoor in 1958, and, on Sunday, ing enrollment into its Wild said he understands the Police have accused one of dents about the issues that gatherings that aim to bring Aug. 24, the Meteors and Parent/Tot, Young 3's, 3-year- need for inter-agency coopera­ the suspects, a Garden City matter most to them, and at together members of the city the Comets will play their old and 4-year-old programs. tion, but "I don't want or appre­ man who lives near the Warren- a time convenient to them," administration and residents inaugural game of season Willow Creek is at 36660 ciate other communities bring­ Merriman intersection, of LeBlanc said. "In addition in an informal setting. at Wayne Memorial High Cherry Hill in.Westland. For ing these types of operations to arranging the location for the to my regular monthly cof­ "This evening is about fam­ School. Games are at 10 aim. more information, call (734) our city." drug deal that turned into a fee hours in the morning, ilies getting together," said (Junior Freshman), noon 326-0078. Romulus Public Safety botched robbery. I've decided to start hosting Wild. "Parents can bring their (Freshman), 2 p.m. (JV) and Director Charles Kirby reiter­ Numerous residents have additional hours so we can children down to the park for 4 p.m. (Varsity). Meals drivers needed ated earlier Thursday that the questioned the decisions by get together for an evening fun and great food, and also WYAA is inviting all for­ Residents who have the ,( suspects — not police — chose Romulus, while others have Fireside Chat. learn something about their mer players, coaches and time and available transpor­ the location, for the supposed voiced support for authorities "My hope is that the addi­ neighborhood in the process." unit directors of both squads tation can help the elderly drug deal. Authorities said the for trying to do a difficult job of tional evening hours will Recent developments to join the group for a day delivering meals to home- sting turned sour the moment taking drugs off the street. allow residents another regarding the Cooper School of football. In addition, the bound seniors as part of the the would-be drug buyers pro­ 'What is going on?" resident opportunity to keep up to property will be discussed WYAA will honor four Super Meals on Wheels program. [ duced at least two handguns Carlos Manzo wrote in a let­ date on developments in the and representatives of Bowl Championship teams The route can be done in v' and fired first, in an attempt to ter to the Observer. "Why are Capitol, especially when it Orchard Hiltz & McCliment, from both units - the 1990 approximately 45 minutes, : rob a police informant rather we experiencing shoot-outs in involves initiatives to turn Inc., Westland's consulting JV Comets, 1995 Varsity and mileage is paid to the ; than pay him. Westland in the middle of the our state's economy around engineers, also will be on Meteors, 2001 JV Meteors driver. Half the route is a "The police would love it if the day between Romulus police and creating more good-pay­ hand to give an update and and 2001 Varsity Comets. senior high-rise lobby drop­ bad guys would let us pick the and would-be drug dealers?" ing jobs for our workers." answer questions regarding Members of those squads can off, the other consists of a spot," Kirby said,, but he main­ Manzo didn't fault police for For more information, call the Ann Arbor Trail resurfac­ contact Keith DeMolay at condo route. tained that undercover stings doing their job, but he said city LeBlanc toll-free at (888) ing project. (734) 722-1251 or (734) 516- For more information, call ] are "a cat-and-mouse thing. It's officials should move to stop 737-5325 or send an e-mail There will be plenty of 9269 by Aug. 20. Barbara Ramseur at (734). back and forth." such operations in busy public to richardleblanc@house. '' games and activities for chil­ 722-7632 9 a.m. and 1 p.m." "" One gunman, 28-year- places. mi.gov. dren, including safety dem­ Monday through Friday. old Brian Lamar Thomas of "I'm all for getting the bad Residents can also visit onstrations by the Westland John Glenn High School Detroit, was killed and another guy" Manzo wrote, "but don't his Web site at www.leblanc. Police and Fire Departments, cheerleaders will have their suspect was injured and hospi­ invite the bad guy to my back housedems.com. LeBlanc's a mini golf clinic and inflat­ annual bowling fund-raiser The Lutheran Church of talized, but no police officers or yard — invite him to some iso­ legislative home page, which able bouncers. A free, old- Saturday, Aug. 23, at Merri- Our Savior holds a commu­ citizens were wounded in the lated woods." is fully accessible to people fashioned barbecue will cap Bowl Lanes, 30950 Five Mile, nity cookout from 6-8 p.m. shoot-out. Witnesses reported Wild agreed that drug stings with disabilities, is a portal off the event. Livonia. Tickets are $15 each Thursdays at the church at hearing dozens of rounds being need better planning. for news, district informa­ Westland's Corrado Park is and include three games of 29425 Annapolis, Westland. fired. "I apologize to the business tion and video public service on Gladys at Flamingo Road, bowling, shoes, door prizes The church also holds a com­ owners, residents, employees announcements on issues south of Joy. For more infor­ and food. There also will be munity forum from 7-8:30 INVOLVEMENT'IMPERATIVE' and customers of these estab­ important to Westland resi­ mation, call (734) 467-3200. a 50/50 drawing and raffles. p.m. the first Tuesday of the Wild questioned the way the lishments whose lives were dents. Adults only. Call Tammy month. For more informa­ sting was handled and said, "I placed in danger because of this Class reunion Hudson for ticket informa­ tion, call (734) 728-3440. believe that if it is imperative event, and would ask that in the Health Expo John Glenn High School tion at (734) 729-1132 YWCA enrollment that an operation like this take future, more consideration of Patrons at Westland Class of 1988 will hold its The YWCA of Western place in our city limits, that our ensuring the public's safety be Shopping Center will find 20-year reunion on Saturday, Tent sale Wayne County's preschool police department should be taken into account with regards an added benefit when they Aug. 23, at Roma's of Garden Keep an eye out for the programs are now accepting involved in the operation from to the planning and execution shop on Saturday, Aug. 23. City. Tickets are $30 per big tent at Prince of Peace registration for the fall. the very beginning." of these types of operations," he From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., person. For tickets and Lutheran Church at 37775 The YWCA offers qual­ Wild called the local narcot­ said. the Westland Chamber of more information, visit jgh- Palmer, Westland. ity programs tp children ics division "one of the best Commerce will host its annu­ s88reunion.com. The church will be hold­ 2-5 years old at no cost to trained and equipped units [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 al Health and Business Expo ing at tent sale beginning most families. There are in the mall's east court. The Open house at 9 a.m. Saturday. Sept. 13. many locations available event, which will feature both McKinley Cooperative Tables filled with household throughout the community. general business and health Preschool will have an goods, miscellaneous items Home-based programs also care providers, is co-spon- • open house 10 a.m. to noon and specialties like Avon, are available. Children learn WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD sored by Westland Shopping Saturday, Aug. 23. The pre­ candles, tools, houseplants, valuable skills needed for HOMETOWNLIFE.COM Center, St. Mary Mercy school is enrolling for the books and crafts will be on future socialization and edu­ Hospital, and Parkside Credit 2008-9 school year for chil­ sale. Used clothing also will cational growth. 1 Union. dren ages 2 to 5. It offers be for sale in the church for For more information on HOW TO REACH US The Westland Shopping morning and afternoon class­ $2 per plastic grocery bag, these programs, or to enroll Home Delivery/Customer Service 1-866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) Center is at 35000 West es, affordable tuition and a and there also will be a food a child, call the YWCA's Warren Road at Wayne Road. teacher with over 25 years of court. Education Department at Newsroom (734)953-2104 Fax (734)591-7279 For more information, call experience. All money raised will be (313) 561-4110, Ext. 10. Sports Niqhtline (734)953-2104 the Westland Chamber of McKinley is located at donated to are organiza- Classified Advertising .1-800-579-SELL (7355) Commerce at (734) 326-7222. 6500 N. 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Park + Ride moves civic center lot Beginning Monday, Aug. 18, people who utilize SMART'S Park + Ride Route 255 near Westland's City Hall will park their Wayne Memorial senior drum major Delancey Barron works with freshman PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER vehicles in a new location Emma Karson on her posture. - one that is still in the Wayne Memorial Marching Band member Dixie Watkins practices having the correct posture, being at attention and vicinity of City Hall. learning steps in preparation for this week's trip to band camp. The change of location was recently proposed in Wayne High students part of Mayor William R. Wild's V.I.R. (Very Important Resident) program and resident jazz it up for band camp complaints that the park­ ing lot at City Hall was BY SUE MASON too full to conduct city OBSERVER STAFF WRITER business. V.I.R., which began By last Thursday evening, 16- early last year, continues year-old Stefanie Huffman was to manage citizen con­ "pretty much packed" for band cerns and track trends in camp. an effort to deliver quality A junior at Wayne Memorial service to residents. High School, she's making her "Our residents who third trip with the band for frequent City Hall have a week of practice at Camp shared with us their Mowana in Mansfield, Ohio. concerns about finding a "It's a lot of fun even though place to park," said Wild. it's a lot of hard work," she said. "We wish to accommo­ "We practice and then we get to date SMART passengers, have fun at night." yet we cannot compro­ The band left at 10 a.ra. this Wayne Memorial junior Megan mise the needs of our morning for the camp, about a Connolly chose a colorful hat to wear residents." two-hour drive from western during marching band practice. The Wayne Memorial High School marching band works on the basics in before heading to Camp Mowana this week The new parking loca­ Wayne County. They'll stop for band camp. tion for Route 255 will be along the Ohio Turnpike for week, Diroff spent the week the northeast lot of the lunch and get to the camp in working on the basics in prepa­ character. "I know I want to "This year, I know a lot of the band season. According to Bailey Recreation Center time to begin working on what ration for camp where the band be a cartoon character, I just people," she added. Diroff, the shirts allow them to off of J.R Kennedy Drive will be their seven-minute half- will practice 31/2 hours before haven't decided which one," said The band will be back at look uniform when they take behind City Hall. Patrons time show this fall. lunch and a like amount of time Huffman during an interview Wayne Memorial Saturday their jackets off after perfor­ can access the lot by turn­ According to band direc­ in the afternoon and after din­ last Thursday evening. afternoon and will do a show for mances. ing onto J.R Kennedy tor Matthew Diroff, this year's ner, when they'll "put everything When Huffman joined their families and the commu­ With so many new members, Drive from Ford Road or theme will be a tribute to together they learned during the the band as a freshman, she nity at 5 p.m. Diroff admits it will take the by turning onto Cliff Orr New Orleans, with the music day." played the baritone, but her "They'll run through the half- group awhile to fine-tune the Street (which becomes wrapping around a Dixieland "It's a lot of work, they keep a second year switched to the time show a couple of times; halftime show, but he's not wor­ J.F. Kennedy Drive) from tune, When the Saints Come busy schedule," he said. "They're Sousaphone. She's glad she did. usually, they do better the sec­ ried, because "this is a great Carlson. The bus will Marching In. exhausted by the end of the day." It's easier to carry when march­ ond time," Diroff said. "It's a group of young kids." stop on Kennedy Drive to "It's the first time we're doing But not too exhausted. ing. nice way to give the parents and "With 32 new students, we've board passengers. a jazz show for halftime, that's According to Huffman, there's The veteran camper remem­ the community a chance to see had to teach them scratch and For a detailed schedule why it's difficult for us," he said. a party, a dance, scavenger hunt bers her first trip to camp. She what they did at camp." they've done a fantastic job," he of pickup and drop-off The band has 32 new stu­ and video games in the evening. described herself as a "little bit They'll also show off their said. "They're like sponges, they times, call SMART at dents, 18 more than last year The dance is Thursday night shy," but by the time she got band camp T-shirts which pick up what we throw at them." (866) 962-5515 or visit and, with 70 members, it's the and the students have to dress back home, she was talking a they'll wear under their uni­ www.smartbus.org. largest it's been in years. Last up like a celebrity or a cartoon lot. forms during the marching [email protected] I (734) 953-2112

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Listings for the Community Calendar John Glenn reunion school through eighth-grade. Programs County and Downriver communities can be submitted by e-mail at sma- John Glenn High School Class of 1988 •*• include 3-4-year-old preschool, technol­ for more than 20 years, is looking for [email protected]. They also will hoid its 20 year reunion on Saturday, ogy updates and a host of extra-curricu­ volunteers. Interested people must be at can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 Aug. 23, at Roma's of Garden City on t •• \ lar activities. Computer labs, new class- , least 18, willing and able to travel to the Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed to Cherry Hill east of Venoy. Tickets are £ room technology, Japanese class, and Downriver area and complete a 55-hour f her attention at fax at (734) 591-7279. For $30 per person. For tickets and more K f chess club are some of the school new­ training program. Call (734) 416-1111, Ext. more information, call (734) 953-2112. information, visit the reunion Web site at est additions. The school has a strong • 223. jghs88reunion.com. r .y academic program and also offers reli­ Drivers UPCOMING EVENTS Fish Dial-A-Ride «- E gion class, weekly Mass and sacramental Volunteer drivers are needed to trans­ Peace Camp for Kids Fish Diai-A-Ride of Western Wayne preparation including Reconciliation, port area residents to meetings of the Kirk of Our Savior Peace Camp takes County is seeking volunteer drivers. A Communion and Confirmation. Latchkey Western Wayne Parkinson's Disease place to a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 nonprofit community service group, and bussing is available, and ali faiths Support Group. The meetings take (lunch will be served). The camp is open it provides door-to-door rides to non­ are welcome. For registration informa­ place 7-9 p.m. on the second Thursday to children of ail ages and religious emergency medical and other necessary tion or to iearn more about St. Raphael of the month in the Livonia Senior backgrounds. Spend a few hours learn­ appointments for senior and disabled % Catholic School, contact the school Center, Farmington Road south of Five ing to work together in order to achieve residents of Garden City, Livonia and office at (734) 425-9771 or visit the Web Mile. Drivers may be offered a stipend, success. Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian Westiand who are unable to drive and site at www.straphaei-gc.org. Parkinson's patients, caregivers and oth­ Church is located at 36660 Cherry Hill have no alternative transportation. St. Damian ers may attend the meetings. Call (734) in Westland. For more information or Volunteers can specify days, times, and St. Damian Catholic School at 29891 Joy, 459-0216 or (734) 421-4208. to sign up, please contact Jenny at 313- areas they're willing to drive. For addj- . Westiand, offers preschool for 3-4-year- VNA Hospice 532-4310. tionaf information, call (888) 660-2007 olds and f uil day kindergarten through Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Open house and leave a message. grade 8. For more information or to Michigan's (VNA) hospice program needs Academic Pathways Cooperative Higher Rock Cafe schedule a tour, eel! (734) 427-1680 or' volunteers to comfort and support Preschool, located at 30330 Schoolcraft The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army check out the school's Web site at www. patients at the end of life. Volunteers Road in Livonia, will be hosting an open presents the Higher Rock Cafe the stdamian.com. can provide companionship, write a house 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. The second and fourth Fridays of the month Academic Pathways memoir, provide respite for family or three-year program runs 9:30-11:30 a.m. at its facility at 2300 Venoy, south of ft.Hr. •• • *& Academic Pathways Cooperative work as office support. A free 18-hour Tuesday and Thursday and the four- year Palmer, Westland. Doors open at 7:30 Preschool at 30330 Schoolcraft, Livonia, training program is provided at the VNA program runs 9:30-11:30 a.m, Monday, p.m. Live bands perform beginning at 8 is currently enrolling for 2008-2009 headquarters, 25900 Greenfield Road, Wednesday and Friday. Potty training is p.m. Admission is free, however, a free Wish you were here school year. Morning sessions for the 3- Suite 600. Registration is required. (248) not required. Low cost tuition. For more will offering will be taken to support the Dina Klaus of Garden City and Rick Kolo of Philadelphia, Pa., posed with the and 4-year-old programs are available. 967-8361 or visit www.vna.org. information, visit the Web site at www. • bands. Checkout Higher Rock on the Garden City Observer while vacationing in South Miami Beach, Fla., where Potty training is not required. There Seasons Hospice academicpatrtwayspreschool.com or call Web at www.tsa.higherrockcafe.4t.com they enjoyed a week in the sun. The couple posed in front of the infamous is a certified teacher. The 4-year-old Seasons Hospice and Palliative Cere is (734)844-8147. or call (734) 722-3660. Loews Hotel while browsing through stores on Collins Avenue. If you go program runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, looking for volunteers to provide com­ Fait enrollment on vacation, be sure to take a picture with your Garden City or Westland Wednesday and Friday mornings. The 3- panionship to patients dealing with life Registration is now being accepted CRAFT SHOWS Observer and send it to Sue Mason, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Be year-old program runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. limiting illness. No special skills, other for the fail for preschool 3-year-olds Sts. Peterfi Paul sure to include your name and information about your photo. Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For than objectivity and compassion, are and kindergarten through eighth- Crafters are wanted for the 20th annual more information, cali (734) 459-6689 or needed. Training provided. Volunteers grade at St. Damian School 29891 Joy, arts and crafts show Saturday, Nov. 22, crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.: 422-1995. visit the Web site at www.academicpath- are matched with patients in their own Westland. Call parish office at (734) at Sts. PeterS Paul Church Hall, 750 N. Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 a.m., bingo Menopause & More wayspreschool.com, community. For more information please 421-6130 for more information. Beech Daly, Dearborn Heights. For more at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, arts, A Menopause & More support group YWCA preschool call Ruth at (800) 370-8592. Free workshop information, call Deb at (248) 946-0173 crafts at 9:30 a,m. for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first The YWCA of Western Wayne County's Literacy Council Dr. Carol Anp Fischer, a holistic physi­ or Virginia (734} 522-9653. Senior fitness Wednesday of the month in Classroom Education Department offers quality The Community Literacy Council (CLC) is cian, wellness consultant and clinical St. Theodore Seniors can get in shape through some 2 of the west addition of the Marian preschool programs to children aged looking fdr. volunteer tutors in Western nutritionist, is presenting "Your Thyroid The St. Theodore's CCW will hold its programs offered at the Maplewood Women Center of St. Mary Mercy 2* to 5 years old at no cost to most Wayne County to help adults improve and Weight Gain" 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. annual Fall Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Center. The Senior Fitness Room is Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia, No families. There are many locations avail­ their reading, writing and communica- 19,' at Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Saturday, Oct. 11, in the parish social open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 ' registration is necessary, and the group able throughout the community. Home- = tion skills. The CLC will provide training Mile, Livonia. Do you have cold hands hall at 8200 N.Wayne Road, Westland. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 is free of charge. Call (734) 655-1100. based programs are also available. For to interested volunteers, Previous or feet? Diet and can not lose weight? Admission is free, and tabie rental is p.m. Sunday. Annual membership Is $50 Counterpoint more information on these programs, experience or a bachelor's degree is not Need answers? This no charge work­ available for $25. Call Mary at (734) per year or $1 for a daily pass. Aerobic Counterpoint Shelterand Crisis Center or to enroll your child, call the YWCA's required. The council will provide free shop will present a holistic approach 425-4421 (voice mail #10) for rental classes are held 8:45-9:45 a.m. Tuesday offers free counseling and respite Education Department at (313) 561-4110, training and materials, and then match to balancing your hormones naturally. information. and Thursday. services for people ages 10-17 and their Ext. 10. you with an adult student in your area. Seating is limited to the first 15 callers. families. For more information, call (734) Cali (734) 416-4906 for more informa­ Reservations are required. For reserva­ FOR SENIORS FOR YOUR HEALTH 563-5005. VOLUHTHRS tion. tions, call (734) 756-6904 or go online to Friendship Center Advocacy group Toughlove Karmanos institute Heartland Hospice www.TLCHolisticWellness.com. The Senior Resources Department The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the A Toughlove support group meets 7:30- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Heartland Hospice is looking for caring Remote-controlled race day (Friendship Center), 1119 N.Newburgh, Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Northwest Wayne Institute needs volunteers to transport and dedicated people with an interest Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian Church Westland, offers a variety of programs group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Skill Center, Ann Arbor Trail between cancer patients to mammogram and in serving terminally ill patients and hosts "Remote-Controlled Race Day," for older adults. The Web site www. Thursday of the month at St. John's Merriman and Farmington roads. doctor appointments in metropolitan their families in Washtenaw, western ; 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Racers can ci.westland.mi.us offers more informa­ Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Road, at Newcomers welcome. Call (734) 261-7880 Detroit. Drivers are needed for Macomb Wayne, Monroe and Livingston coun­ bring their R.C. vehicle andrace it on tion, Call (734) 722-7632. Bayview, Westland. Call (734) 362-8825. or (248) 380-7748. and Oakland counties, Dearborn and ties. Volunteers provide a variety of the church's large oval track, complete Dyer Center Substance abuse support Detroit. Volunteers must be at least 18, services including companionship, with hill and jump ramp. Ribbons will be The Wayne-Westland school district's A SAFE PLACE meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays EDUCATION Mileage reimbursement is provided. Call light housekeeping, errand running, awarded to winners. No sign-up neces­ Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi­ in the Fellowship Hal! at •Merriman Road St. Raphael (800) KARMANOS to volunteer. grief support and clerical services. For sary. Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian ties Monday-Thursday at the center, Baptist Church, 2055 Merriman, Garden St. Raphael.Catholic School, located on First Step more information, contact volunteer Church is located at 36660 Cherry Hill in on Marquette between Wayne and City. A SAFE PLACE is based on the Merriman just north of Ford in Garden First Step, which has been active in coordinator Candice Jones, (888) Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior Alcoholics for Christ program. For more, the effort to end domestic violence Westland. If you need more information, City, is now accepting open enrollment 973-1145. Chorus at 1:30 p.m.: Tuesdays, arts, information, call Russ Weathers at (734) and sexual assault in western Wayne contact Jenny at (313) 532-4310. for the 2008-2009 school year for pre­

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pharmacy department. experience. He has worked Formerly a contingent pharma­ at Zingerman's Delicatessen Casey Hanson Hanson of cist at Oakwood, Kurian is now in Ann Arbor in purchasing Westland is a senior analyst a full-time clinical pharmacist where he coordinated the buy­ in Wade Trim's Municipal specialist at the hospital. ing, receiving, and accounting Services Group, Kurian, who received his departments. earned his doctor of pharmacy degree He also is a freelance illus­ Geographic from Howard University in trator and is currently work­ Information Washington, D.C., in 2006 ing on a children's project for Systems and brings to Oakwood several Huron River Press, a volunteer Professional years of experience from St. with several community non­ (GISP) certifi­ Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was profits, including The Ark, cation. the chairperson for the Clinical Food Gatherers and Friends of With more Practice Council, has served the Library. than six years Hanson on numerous multidisciplinary "The Sunday Artisan Market of experience, committees and was involved is a wonderful place," he says," Hanson provides mapping in the implementation of sev­ It is steeped in wonderful and technical support to Wade eral clinical initiatives. traditions and offers the best Trim staff and the firm's client hand-made pieces around. To communities. His expertise IGA glass certification come in as the manager now includes parcel creation and After 10 online modules, four is a tremendous opportunity. mapping, GPS tools and tech­ online electives, 10 hours of Nothing about the market niques, and GIS utility asset written tests, and four hours needs to be fixed or changed; management systems. He is of instructor-lead course work, it just wants to grow. I feel that also responsible for creating glass installer Nathan Beaune that is my job - to offer a vision and maintaining GIS server of Auto One-Garden City was of the future, create the action Members of a Haitian boys soccer team show of the jerseys and cleats donated by members of the Wayne-Westland applications. successfully certified by the steps to get there, and then Soccer League. Hanson earned his bachelor Independent Glass Association help navigate the path through of science degree from Eastern (IGA). that growth." Michigan University in 2001 "The IGA/AGRSS certifica­ The Artisan Market is a and joined Wade Trim in 2002. tion process is important to us weekly venue in the Kerrytown He is a member of IMAGIN, a as a corporation. With certi­ Pavilion at 315 Detroit St., Ann Michigan association for GIS fied installers, consumers can Arbor, where 50-plus artists The recognizable red and There was group of boys able to participate and make a professionals. be confident that their auto show and sell their original black jerseys of the Wayne- that made up a soccer team in difference!" Overseen by the GIS glass replacement was done work in glass, textiles, ceram­ Westland Soccer League can the small community. Most of "This is a truly generous Certification Institute, the cer­ by highly trained, qualified ics, wood, fiber, jewelry, paint­ be found in rural Haiti where the boys on the Haitian team gift," said Bob Keesee, founder tification program recognizes professionals," Ron Overbeck, ing, drawing, digital imagery, a team is sporting shirts and are guides and translators for of Raincatchers. "The boys are GIS professionals that have operations manager, Auto One photography, recycled and cleats, donated by the families Raincatchers and have helped used to playing in ripped and met educational and profes­ Glass and Accessories. mixed media. Some produce oflocal soccer players. carry barrels and pipes for filthy clothes, now they will sional development require­ Auto One -Garden City is on and concession vendors with The league, which col­ Raincatcher teams for years. look like a professional team, ments, professional experience Ford east of Wildwood. jams/jellies, nuts, popcorn, lected the donations of old WWSL state delegate Steve and who knows, maybe even requirements, contributed to plants, holiday greens, and cut soccer equipment and jerseys Blanchard found out about play like one." the profession, and have met New market manager flowers also are regular or sea­ at its annual summer picnic Raincatchers through co-work­ "The kids were ecstatic over the standards for ethical con­ Ann Arbor's Sunday Artisan sonal vendors. last month. Working with the er Craig Calkins who partici­ the jerseys and cleats," Calkins duct. GIS Professionals must Market has announced the The Market is an all-volun­ Raincatchers organization, pates in the organization. said. renew their certification every hiring of William T. Charley, a teer not-for-profit organiza­ it was able to send the uni­ "We talked about how awe­ They put the uniforms and five years. Hanson is one of former of Westland resident, as tion founded in 1991 to offer forms with a group that went some it would be to send cleats to good use taking on 68 certified GIS Professionals market manager, to facilitate its an affordable venue for artists to install rainwater collection some soccer shoes with him," the Raincatchers members in a residing in Michigan. weekly operations and expand­ to show their work, learn and systems on houses in a small Blanchard said. "From there game of soccer. The boys team ed marketing initiatives. practice the business of art, mountain-top community in the idea took off. We as a beat the Raincatchers team New pharmacist William brings to the mar­ and contribute to Ann Arbor's Haiti. league were just glad we were 6-4. Oakwood Healthcare ket diverse experience in diverse art community. To System is welcoming phar­ customer service, policy plan­ learn more, go online tohttp:// macist Dr. John Kurian to the ning and implementation, as artisanmarket.org or http:// Oakwood Annapolis Hospital well as graphic design/fine art theartisanmarketblogspot.com.

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If you think this is going to be china, either. The library has books another story on Beijing or the and pricing guides on Depression Olympics, you're dead wrong, This is glass, coins, stamps, antique furni­ about the other kind of china - the ture, .clocks, vintage clothing and sort you sip tea from. sports memorabilia. How many of you have Grandma's Whether you're looking to sell, old china displayed in a cabinet, looking to insure, or just want to sitting in your cupboards, or even know how much those.old dishes are packed away in boxes in your base­ worth, the library is a great piace to ment? Do you ever wonder about its 1 i'l; m } start. Antfof course, if you do want history or value? If so, a trip to the books on the country of China, we library might be in order. have those, too! The William P. Faust Public Library 'Stop in any-time during business of Westland has books on many hours and ask a friendly librarian different types of china. Titles to show you where books on your include "Lyle Price Guide to China," and "English China: Patterns and subject of interest are. "Collectors Guide to PorceNer Pieces." Any of these books can be Highlighted Activities China"," Collectors Encyclopedia of checked out and taken home with Capital Market Outlook (2nd Hall China," "Haviland China: The you or you can bring a piece in with Quarter Market Review): 7 p.m. Age of Elegance," "Gaston's Flow you and browse the books here. Aug. 18. A bowling fund-raiser will benefit tt fai ily of the late Gary Brown (left) - son Ra,nond( 4, -ajg-iei D., 2. a-.f Blue China Comprehensive Guide" Our selection isn't just limited to Join Andrew Gagne, associate wife Patty. financial advisor, who will help you put current market conditions in perspective to help you become a better informed investor. Sign up to ling benefit helps accident victim's famil reserve your seat. Adult Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m. Aug. A Donations are being accept­ other raffles. A 21-year-old Livonia man, Join us as we discuss "Midnight ed for a bowling fund-raiser According to Westland who was arrested the day of in the Garden of Good and Evii" by which will benefit the family Police, he was hit at 4:55 a.m. the accident within 800 feet 2 -— —iW^ — — N John Berendt. Berendt's sharply of 27-year-old man who died Aug. 3 while he was in the of where it occurred. The man I Jj'rfOO AP.I Aihor Rd Tour Al--at & Drh f • N} observed,suspensefuiand witty ' Aug. 4. eastbound lane of Joy about a has been released, pending the results of blood tests to deter­ £ i-Jiia " V. Supermarket Jj narrative reads like a thoroughly The Gary Brown Benefit half mile east of Newburgh. He fc engrossing novel and yet it is a work will be Saturday, Aug. 23, at was transported to St. Mary's mine if alcohol was a factor. i ,734* fift4-0330 ^-^-^ ,.. -^L\S of nonfiction. Piease read the book Vision Lanes, 38250 Ford, west Hospital and airlifted to the "He was my little brother's \ — — -— *=-* ; ^* \ before coming to the discussion. All of Newburgh, Westland. The Ypsilanti hospital in grave con­ best friend," said Tiffany Walls. are welcome. cost will be $20 per person for dition with blunt force trauma "He was pretty close to us." 20s-30s Book Club: 7 p.m. Aug. two games of bowling, shoe to the head. He died at 9 a.m. For more information or to 20 at Biggby Coffee, 37644 Ford, rental, pizza and pop and entry Aug. 4. make a donation, call Walls at west of Newburgh. in a drawing for a door prize. He leaves behind a wife, ¢734) 377-0620, Damian Ekpa Our next selection we wiil be Children age 5 and under are Patty, and two children - at (734) 560-5520 or Brian discussing is Tom Robbins' "Still Life free. There also will 50/50 and Raymond, 4, and D.J.,. 2. Taylor at (734) 377-7295. PI With Woodpecker," a love story that takes place inside a pack of ciga­ rettes. Copies are available at/the Skit VALID AUG 18 - AUG 24 Reference Desk. Native Wlldflowers for the Home Landscape: 7 p.m. Aug. 20. offers gift cards for cotton purchases I \- ^ Fresh Ground Beef A^^flfcJt This program will review the origin of native wildflowers, iden­ Westland Shopping Center to present receipts from cot­ ton," said Paula G. Rosario, tify easy-care plants for the fail and Cotton Incorporated, ton merchandise purchases Cotton Incorporated's vice- GROUND $029 garden and provide maintenance the marketing and research totaling $200 or more to the president, consumer market­ tips. Native wildflowers will be company representing upland Westland Shopping Center ing - strategic alliances. "The 2 available for purchase outside from cotton, have unveiled "a natu­ Customer Service Center concept 'a natural part of 5 30-6:30 p.m., and registration ral part of everyday life." a beginning Monday, Aug. 18, everyday life.' simply states the for the program wiil begin a't 6:30 back-to-school cotton promo­ and continuing while supplies obvious." p.m. Verne Stephens, native plant tion which offers shoppers the last. They will receive a $20 Westland Shopping Center, specialist, will present the program opportunity to receive a $20 gift card to use towards their at Warren and Wayne roads, and conduct the plant sale. Call the gift card for use towards their next cotton purchase. is a regional shopping center Reference Desfc at (734)326-6123 to next purchase at the Westland . Westland Shopping Center, offering 80 stores includ­ reserve your seat. Shopping Center cotton retail­ managed by Jones Lang ing Aeropostale, Forever 21, er of their choice. LaSalle, is among 23 malls Charlotte Russe, Pac Sun, Information Central was compiled "A natural part of everyday throughout the country partici­ American Eagle Outfitters and by young adult librarian Bridget life." showcases images of peo­ pating in this promotion. Eddie Bauer Outlet. For more Sturdy. The William P. Faust Public ple enjoying life - in fashion­ "This promotion commu­ information about the back- Library is at 6123 Central City able cotton clothing. Shoppers nicates a sincere and relative to-school promotion, call the Parkway, Westland. For more infor- ' choosing to take advantage of message to consumers regard­ Customer Service Center at mation, call (734) 326-6123. this promotion simply need ing the natural choice - cot­ (734) 421-0291.

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Monday.-Friday / 8 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. |J = Flagstar Music For A Cause Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, August 17,2008 www.hometownlife.com (*) A7 Janus settlement likely won' Q: Dear Rick: I heard than anywhere that will allow those who earn growth that accumulates in consequences for a Roth IRA into a Roth. something on your radio else. more than $100,000 to con­ your Roth will be tax-free. are income tax-free, while a My general rule is: show about the Janus Funds Q: Dear Rick: vert a traditional IRA into a Another advantage of a traditional IRA is subject to • You must have money to in regard to a settlement I make over Roth IRA. Roth is the money is not income tax. Even upon death, pay the tax due upon conver­ during the mutual fund a $100,000 a I am a big fan of the Roth subject to required mini­ if your beneficiary inherits sion without touching money scandal. I have not received year. I wanted IRA because it allows money mum distributions. At age your traditional IRA there you are converting; my check yet. Should I he to convert to grow tax-free, not tax- 70H, you must begin taking will be income taxes paid by • Converting the money concerned? some of my deferred, as in a traditional distributions out of your tra­ the beneficiary along with any will not place you into a high­ A: There's absolutely no existing IRA IRA. Even though you're ditional IRA. At that time, potential estate tax. While er tax bracket; and reason to be concerned. As of Money Matters money into a investing post-tax money the money is taxed at your with a Roth there will be no • You should leave the Aug. 15, Janus will distribute Roth IRA, hut — money that you've already ordinary income tax bracket. income taxes to your benefi­ money in the Roth IRA for at $100,000,000 to investors. Rick Bloom I was told I do paid tax on — vs. pre-tax There is no required mini­ ciary. least five to seven years. If you were a shareholder, not qualify. A , money (as in a traditional mum required distribution Whenever we're talking If you meet these require­ you will receive a settlement. friend of mine IRA), the advantages of a for Roth IRAs. You can let about tax laws, there is a ments, you should convert to A $100 million settlement said in a couple of years I Roth are substantial. a Roth IRA grow income caveat. Tax laws change faster a Roth. sounds like a lot of money, will he able to convert and In a traditional IRA, even tax-free for as long as you than the weather in Michigan. however, in reality you and use a Roth IRA. Is that true? though you receive a writeoff choose. It is possible that by 2010 the Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial I will not be receiving large A: Your friend is correct. In for the money you are con­ One issue regarding Roth opportunity for people who adviser. Observer & Eccentric read­ checks. After all, Janus Funds order to convert existing IRA tributing, when you withdraw IRAs that confuses people is make over $100,000 a year to ers can submit questions at mon- had millions of investors and money into a Roth IRA, your the money you pay tax on the estate taxes. Roth IRAs are convert their traditional IRA [email protected]. For the settlement gets divided adjusted gross income, wheth­ initial contribution and the income tax-free, but they are into a Roth IRA could change. more information, visit Rick's Web over a large number of people. er you are married or single, growth. subject to estate taxes just like If you make less than site at www.bloomassetmanage- Whatever the settlement is, must be less than $100,000. In a Roth, there are no taxes traditional IRAs. $100,000 a year, I believe it ment.com. You can hear Rick from my philosophy is the money However, in 2010 there is a when the money is withdrawn. However, the major dif­ is good strategy to consider noon to 3 p.m. Sundays on WDTK-AM looks better in your pocket temporary change in the law Therefore, all the income and ference is the income tax converting a traditional IRA (1400).

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Garden City Hospital, Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. medicine balls, balance balls, and 6245 Inkster Road, offers a Thirty minutes of exercise includ­ Therabands in order to isolate'and weekly schedule of health and ing cardio, strength training and tone each of .the major muscle wellness programs for resi­ stretching. Exercise at your own groups. Fee is $30 per month. For tonp- ^t^Sf^^i dents. The lineup this week comfort level. Get in, get out and more information, call (734) 458- includes: get on with your day. Fee is $30 3242. per month or a $5 drop-in fee. Call Diabetes Self-Management Monday, Aug. 18 (734) 458-3242 for more informa­ Education (second.of four classes) Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. tion. at 6:30 p.m. This comprehen­ Thirty minutes of exercise includ­ Free blood pressure testing sive series is planned, to help ing cardio, strength training and for senior citizens at 10:30 a.m. people Live Well With Diabetes. . stretching. Exercise at your own The staff of Garden City Hospital's Participants learn self-care skills comfort level. Get in, get out and Community Services offers blood of nutrition, exercise, medication get on with your day. Fee is $30 pressure testing free of charge management, monitoring of blood per month or a $5 drop-in fee. Call every other Wednesday at 10:30 sugar levels, foot and skin care, (734) 458-3242 for more informa­ a.m. at the Maplewood Community prevention of problems and psy­ tion. Center on Maplewood just west of chosocial issues. Physician referral Tuesday, Aug. 19 Merriman. Call (734) 458-4330 for is required. There is a fee, but reim­ Get Up and Move at 9 a.m., 3 more information. bursement is available by Medicare, and 4 p.m. This is an invigorating CPAP and BIPAP Mask Fitting Medicaid and most commercial exercise program is designed to Clinic at 5 p.m. Attention CPAP and insurance plans. Call (734) 458-3481 help you get up and get moving, BiPAP users: Did you know that for more information or to register. and is the perfect compliment to most insurances cover new sup­ Friday, Aug. 22 your diet program. These classes plies every year? Have you been Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. will help you to make an easy tran­ wanting to try a new style of mask, Thirty minutes of exercise includ­ sition back to an exercise program but don't know how to get one? ing cardio, strength training and Jessica Grzych poses with her boyfriend, Rob Bell, and her father, Walt, at her graduation from NorifWiI.e High or help you to get started for the Visit the Sleep Disorders Center stretching! Exercise at your own School in June. first time. Fee is $30 per month. of Michigan, 35600 Central City comfort level. Get in, get out and For more information, call (734) Parkway, Suite 103, Westland, 5-6 get on with your day. Fee Is $30 458-3242. p.m. any Wednesday for a free mask per month or a $5 drop-in fee. Call Diabetes Self-Management fitting clinic. No appointment is (734) 458-3242 for more informa­ Education (second of four needed. Call (734) 458-3330 with tion classes) at 9:30 a.m. This any questions or for more informa­ Daily Programs comprehensive series is tion. Garden City Hospital's Health It's know as "Team Mott's cancer treatments. Grzych said. "Jessie lives with planned to help people CPR - Adult (ARC) at 6 p.m. Enhancement Center offers 7," the cancer ward on the sev­ " I will not forget that day her dad and relies on him for Live Well With Diabetes. Approved by the American Red daily programs Monday through enth-floor of Mott Children's • - Saturday morning, April 19, maintenance." Participants learn self-care Cross, this class provides hands-on Friday in Phase II and III Cardiac Hospital in Ann Arbor, a place 2008," said Walt Grzych. "My Jessica Grzych is scheduled skills of nutrition, exercise, CPR training to adults. Participants Rehabilitation/Cardiac Wellness, Jessica Grzych has come to son called me and asked if I to have a bone marrow trans­ medication management, are prepared to respond to breath­ a Peripheral Vascular Disease know quite well since being was sitting down and that he plant this month and a rare monitoring of blood sugar ing and cardiac emergencies in Exercise and Strength Training diagnosed with cancer in had some bad news concern­ twist of fate, her father is her levels, foot and skin care, victims, age 8 and above. This class Program, and a Diabetes Exercise April.. ing Jessie. He had to figure a match. He will be her bone prevention of problems and is offered at Garden City Hospital's Program. These classes are pre­ The 18-year-old is being way to pick her up from work marrow donor. psychosocial issues. Physician Health & Education Center at 6701 sented and monitored by certified treated for treatments that at McDonald's right then and Jessica Grzych is a manager referral is required. There Harrison, just north of Maplewood. exercise physiologists. Contact Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, there and take her to Mott at McDonald's. A June gradu­ is a fee, but reimbursement There is a fee. Participants will the Health Enhancement Center at a fast-growing cancer of the Children's Hospital in Ann ate of Northville High School, is available by Medicare, receive certification upon success­ (734) 458-3242 to select an exer­ blood and bone marrow. She Arbor. The doctor said they she had.planned to study to be Medicaid and most com­ ful completion. Call Community cise program specifically designed is undergoing treatment at had to get Jessie from work an art teacher after she gradu­ mercial insurance plans. Education at (734) 458-4330 for for you. Mott Children's Hospital in and take her immediately to ated from high school but has Call (734) 458-3481 for more more information. Volunteer at Garden City Ann Arbor which requires her the University of Michigan. changed her career plans and information or to register. Eating Disorders Support Hospital to be in the hospital four-five The type of leukemia has, if will study nursing. She will Strength and Stretch at 2 p.m. Group at 7 p.m. This support group Volunteer opportunities are weeks with a one-two-week left untreated, can cause death start classes in January after This is a non-aero,bic exercise class is for those individuals with anorex­ available at Garden City Hospital break between each round. She within a couple weeks." she recovers from the bone designed to help you strengthen ia, bulimia, and compulsive and for those age 14 and older. has had a third round of che­ Walt Grzych said it's be marrow transplant. and define your muscles, as well binge eating disorders. Both males Individuals interested in providing motherapy and is scheduled to hectic since then for the fam­ Organizers have been gath­ as increase your flexibility. Each and females are invited to attend. clerical support, staffing informa­ have a bone marrow transplant ily. Her father is on family ering donations of gift baskets, ciass will combine a variety of This meeting is held in the Garden tion desks, transporting patients this month. medical leave, has no income, gift certificates and other items equipment, including free weights, City Hospital Auditorium. Call (734) and assisting on nursing units are To help pay expenses related and spends every minute to raffle off during the benefit. medicine balls, balance balls, and 458-4330 for more information. needed. to her treatment, a spaghetti with his daughter. The family In letter seeking donations, Therabands in order to isolate and Thursday, Aug. 21 Volunteers receive a free lunch dinner benefit is being held and friends have helped with they wrote that Grzych's "cour­ tone each of the major muscle Get Up and Move at 9 a.m., 3 on their volunteer day, a uniform 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at expenses, such as every ay age is absolutely amazing." groups. Fee is $30 per month. For and 4 p.m. This is an invigorating and the chance to be involved the Garden City Knights of needs, food, shelter, gasoline to Businesses and individuals more information, call (734) 458- exercise program is designed to "behind the scenes" at an award- - Columbus Hall, 30759 Ford in and from the hospital and any interested in donating, can call 3242. • help you get up and get moving, winning hospital. Garden City. The cost is $8 per medical expenses not covered the K of C at (734) 425-8380. Cerebral Aneurysm and Stroke and is the perfect compliment to To apply to become a volunteer, person and includes a spaghet­ by insurance, and health insur­ Cash donations - make checks Club at 7:30 p.m. Support is offered your diet program. These classes complete an application fdrm, ti dinner, rolls, salad, dessert, ance premiums, whjch are at payable to the Jessica Grzych to those who have had an aneurysm will help you to make an easy tran­ available at the hospital's main coffee and beverages. There COBRA rates, that have to be Foundation - can be sent to or stroke as well as to their fam­ sition back to an exercise program lobby information desk or call (734} also will be a 50/50 drawings, paid . the Immaculate Conception ily and friends. The club meets or help you to get started for the 458-4280. The hospital is at 6245 raffles, door prizes and music. "This is the reason for the Council, Knight of Columbus, every third Tuesday of the month first time. Fee is $30 per month. inkster Road in Garden City. The benefit will help pay for benefit, to raise money to keep 30759 Ford, Garden City, MI to listen to various presenta­ For more information, call (734) Volunteers also Aug. donate expenses related to Grzych's his everyday necessities," Walt 48135. tions and to promote interaction 458-3242. time to the hospital by becoming a between people who have some­ Strength and Stretch at 2 p.m. member of the Garden City Hospital thing in common. This free group This is a non-aerobic exercise ciass Guild. The group raises funds to is held in Garden City Hospital's designed to help you strengthen support patient care. Members KNOW THE SCORE: Check out the numbers in Rehabilitation Unit dining room. For and define your muscles, as well staff the hospital coffee shop, gift more information, please call (734) as increase your flexibility. Each shop and information desks, and today's sports section 458-4392. class will combine a variety of deliver mail to patients. For more Wednesday, Aug. 20 equipment, including free weights, information, call (734) 458-4421.

Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. CITY OF WESTLAND Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, INVITATION TO BID Inc. and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage (formerly Shurgard) located at 24920 Trowbridge St., Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland Dearborn, Mi 48124 (313) 277-7940 8/28/2008 at 9:30 am. Sales Purchasing Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage on or before August 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (no exceptions) for the units in which rent and fees are past due. following: Leaf Machine & Leaf Boxes WESTLAND CAR CAKE TOWING Personal property described below in the matter of: The following vehicles have beerr deemed abandoned and will be Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained sold at Public Auction August 19, 2008 at 11:15 AM. 1006 KATHLEEN RODRIGUES - FRIDGE,MATTRESS,BOXES from the Purchasing Office or at www.CityofWestland.com. The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Auction will be held at Westland Car Care Towing, 6375 Hix 1082 PSONITA FOWLER - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Rd., Westland, MI 48185. The vehicles will be sold as is, starting bid • 1138 YANCY DAVIS - BOXES,BAGS TOTES Proposals must be submitted by the time stated above or they will be returned. The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any is for towing and storage. 1160 ANISE BANKHEAD - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES YEAR MAKE MODEL BODY VIN # 1214 YAMEKARAINER-MATTRESS,COUCH,BAGS or all bids. JADE M. SMITH 1995 Ford E-150 Van 1FDEE14HXSHB44359 1220 TIFFANY FORD - MATTRESS,TOYS.BOXES 1995 Pontiac Gr. Prix 4DR 1G2WJ52M0SF341729 1252 KHADIJAH ROBINSON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Controller Publish: August 14 and 17,2008 1374 TRAVIS JOHNSON - BOXES,MATTRESS,TOTES Publish: August 17,2008, OE8e,?078 2X2.S OE0S61673S-2X1.5 1468 LINDA RILEY - MATTRESS,BAGS,BOXES 1676 COREY NANTAMBU - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 2188 SHATUNNA PRIESTER - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 2230 JEFFREY MCANALLY - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. 2281 VERONICA PETERSON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self 2286 DWIGHT DAVIS - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 2384 LATANYA EVANS - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Service Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. Service Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, 5006- TODD HARBIN- BOX,BAGS, TOTES andfor Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage Inc. and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public 1333- OLIVE GARDEN- BOX,BAGS,TOTES (formerly Shurgard) located at 9300 Pelhem Road, Taylor, 48180 Storage located at 3650 Enterprise Dr. Allen Park, Mi 48101 (313) 1572- HARCOURT SCHOOL PUBLISHERS- BOX,TOTES,BAGS (313) 292-9730 8/29/08 at 10:30am Sales are for cash only. 441-3117 8/29/2008 at 11:30am. Sales are for cash only. Removal Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees and fees are past due. are past due. Publish: August 10 & 17,2008 oEueeiene Personal property described below in the matter of; Personal property described below in the matter of:

2075 , RUTH WEST - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B002 BELINDA RIAZ-KNOWLTON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. 3010 ROBERT BRIAN JARVIS - TOYS,TOTES,VACUUM B048 KEYANNAWAFFORD-BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Notice is hereby given that purauant to Section 4 of the Self 3046 DEEANNA EIGHMEY - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B070 ELLIOT KING - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Service Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, 3048 TANISHA HOLSTON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B079 DENISE ROGERS - FURNITURE ,BOXES,MATTRESS Inc. and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public 3051 SHERYLETTE HUMPHREY - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Bd84 TOMMIE GRIFFIN - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Storage located at 20080 Allen Rd. Trenton, Mi 48183 (734)479- 3054 THOMAS HOOKER - MATTRESS,TABLES . B086 DOROTHY MORTON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 5442 8/29/2008 at 9:30 am.. Sales are for cash only. Removal 3073 SARAH PHELAN - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B102 PATH ROMERO - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which' rent and fees 3088 KIAUNA LEWIS-TABLE,BOXES,TOTES B126 JEFFREY JOHNSON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES are past due. 3089 ANGELA MARTINEZ - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B128 DWAIN PURYEAR - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Personal property described below in the matter of: 3091 MICHELLE MELCHERT - BOXES,BAGS,TQTES B129 LINDA CARTER - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 4017 SHARON SIMPSON - BOXES,TOTES,LIFEJACKET B204 ANKIT P GANDHI - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 1022 FAYE GUERRA - CAR PARTS,BAGS,BOXES 4083 CLAUDE ROSS -BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B225 EDWARD OHARAH - SOFA,CHAIR,BOXES 1027 DIONNE D JENKINS - BAGS,TV,DRESSER 5057 NENA GONZALEZ-BOXES,BAGS,MATTRESS B226 ADT SECURITY SERVECES,CURITY SERVICES - 1028 SABASTION A PEREZ - FRIDGE,RUGS 5061 ANGEL EVANS - MATTRESS,TOTES,TABLES' BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 1033 SANDRA GAIL NESTOR - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 5064 DAWN BARNARD - TV,BAGS,BOXES B257 PETRICE JOHNSON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 1034 RICKY LEE NEDROW -BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 5070 STARLA BRIGGS - FRIDGE ,TOYS,AIR CONDITIONER B353 DAVE SMITH - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 1039 DIONNE JENKINS - STROLLER,TOYS,BOXES 5083 WILLIE MAE SADLER - BOXES,DRESSER,LUGGAGE B383 RONALD HUGGINS - TV,DRESSER,BAGS 105 STEVEN DALE TRIMBLE - TOOLS,BAGS,TOTES 5089 SANDRA CHURCH - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES C043 TONIA JOHNSON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 1114 TINA KELLER - TV,BAGS,TOTES 5093 DANIELLE CARNEY - CRIB,BAGS D030 AARON DANIELS-BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 214 JASON WOZNIAK-BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 6042 ASHLEY GALLAGHER-MOREY - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES D044 CORTNY SMITH - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 221 SHIRLEY BOWMAN - WASHER,BED,BIKE 6057 EDWIN OMEY - BOXES,TOTES,MICROWAVE F010 BETTINA RAGAN - MATTRESS,BAGS,TOTES 327 NATALIE ROSE CHRAPKO - TV,BAGS,BOXES 6059 JUDITH RYAN - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES F049 JOANIE JACKSON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 345 DON SMITH - TIRES,TOOLS»BAGS 6071 TONIKINCHEN-BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B022 ABBAS AWADA - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 509 NURHAYDA SISON - TV,DRESSER 6080 DONALD DAIGLE - BED,MATTRESS,BOXES B054 GARY GERESY - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 532 MICHAEL A SANTWIRE - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 6085 RON BEMBRY - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B069 BOSSIE ANDERSON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 533 ROSEANNA LEWIS - DRESSER,BIKE,BAGS 6091 DONALD FAULKNOR - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B104 BURT MELLUM - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B150 GEORGE CHENE - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 538 KIMBERLYD MILLER - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 6191 ROBERT HOWELL - BOXES,TV,LADDER B152 ERIC NDCON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 539 SCOTT MURRAY - WASHER,BOXES,TOTES 7017 VIKKI HOOD - BAGS,BOXES,TOTES B193 JOYCE MCBRIDE - BOXES,BAGS}TOTES 639 ANNIE BRAND - COUCH,FUTON,BAGS 7019 TIFFANY SCOTT - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B247 ROBERT HANKINS - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 658 DAVID ZIMMERMAN - TOOLS,FAN,BOXES . 7055 CRYSTAL ROWLAND-BOXES,BAGS,TOTES B314 AMANDAWERSTEIN-BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 826 KERI ELLIOT - STROLLER,BOXES,TOTES 7108 DEONTE BARBER - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES D040 SHERRY LEWIS - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 832 NATHEN CAMPBELL - CARSEAT,TOOLS,BAGS 7109 BRANDY WILLIAMS - SOFA,DRESSER,TOTES B249 SANDRA GASTON-BOX,BAGS, TOTES 904 SHAROLYN CHEATHAM - DRESSER,TV,LOVESEAT 7121 DANA COUNTS - BAG,WASHER,STOVE E020 ALTHEA GAMBLE- BOX,BAGS,TOTES 947 SUSAN DALIMONTE - SOFA,DRESSER,TV 7128 MEGAN HOWARD - BOX,BAG,TOYS

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The In the past year, the Center extraordinary use of tra­ tor of The Detroit News, and Tell us you're ready for a seri­ sions in November, Detroit expectation is debate videos has hosted 180 community ditional and new media to Ron Dzwonkowski, editorial ous debate of the issues and Public TV (DPTV), in asso­ will be posted on media Web meetings across the state to engage and educate vot­ page editor of the Detroit we'll make it happen." ciation with the Center for sites, aired on cable access, develop a "common ground" ers," said Rich Homberg, Free Press. Other Detroit- The Center for Michigan Michigan, is offering to host and used in TV news reports. agenda. It includes three pri­ DPTV president and general area journalists may serve as is a "think-and-do tank" debates between the top Additionally, DPTV will orities for the state's future: l) manager. "It's also another hosts/moderators depending founded by Phil Power and a candidates in state House broadcast debates on Channel a globally competitive work-' example of how Detroit Public on debate schedules. group of statewide business of Representatives races 56 and post videos online. force; 2) a diversified econo­ Television is working to better As debate invitations and political leaders in early throughout metro Detroit, "With so much attention my and great quality of life; serve the people of southeast­ were mailed (and e-mailed) 2006. A 501(c)3 non-profit Debate offers will be extended on the presidential race, and 3) effective, efficient and ern Michigan." to candidates Aug. 6-8, organization, the Center's to candidates in 47 contested these debates are critical to accountable government. The 30-minute, fixed-for­ DPTV Director of Program objective is to assist our state races. helping voters focus on state "When you talk about mat debates will be taped ' Development Dave Manney through its current period of DPTV and the Center are House races - and helping Michigan's future, these really at DPTV's Detroit studios stressed the importance of wrenching economic trouble taking steps to guarantee candidates focus on the issues are the big three," Bebow in August and September candidate cooperation. and to lay the foundation of the debates receive the larg­ that matter most to voters," added. "Everyone should be and - due to production "We obviously can't force informed hope for a better est possible audience; Video said John Bebow, executive interested to see how the . constraints - be limited to candidates into the studio," future Michigan. ir skills at Detroit Zoo The Detroit Zoological programs that teach impor­ Science Lab. 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Any unresolved concerns may beappealedthraughiheschool district appeal process [till IIH! 1 >ci*- J wwcsd.net /fete Observer & Eccentric j Sunday, August 17,2008 (*) COUNTY NEWS www.hometownlife.com Explore the tradition, community, creativity at State Fair BYANNEGREENSTEtN the Community Arts Exhibit. ent of residents of the state. to participate. The Oakland baskets from pine needles, T- ory of his mother, Catherine CORRESPONDENT The Community Arts Building Professionals and nonprofes­ County Fair does not include shirt painting, using a spinning Kondash. was built in 1967 and houses sionals can enter different "Community Arts" competi­ needle, and using a knitting Catherine Kondash, who "Our State Fair is the best many arts and crafts exhibits. contests to win prizes or rib­ tions, so Farmington com­ machine. People can partici­ lived behind the fairgrounds, State Fair. Don't miss it! Don't Before this "home" was built, bons," said Latouf. munity residents who wish to pate in these demonstrations "believed in the Fair with all even be late." the exhibition was displayed Contests for youth as well as compete must enter directly and make a project. Baking . her heart," said Eugene. She This quote from Rodgers underneath the grandstand adults are held daily. There are to the Michigan State Fair. and cooking demonstrations was a fair volunteer and exhib­ and Hammerstein's 1945 or in the clubhouse. Normally, contests in homemaking crafts Volunteers are present from are also held each day. itor throughout her adult life. musical can apply to the 5,000 pieces of art are exhibited, and hobbies involving fiber arts, the time people enter their art­ Judges of the various con­ She baked fruit pies for the Michigan State Fair, which created by 2,000-3,000 people doll making, photography or work until the fair closes who tests come from county fairs governor's luncheon. She gave starts on Friday, Aug. 22, and throughout the state. In addition ceramics. Other contests are in watch the items submitted for and are professionals in their baskets of homemade products runs through Sept. 1. to arts and crafts are baking, baking, canning, woodworking, judging and exhibition, own field. Previous blue-rib­ including pies made from fruit The nation's oldest state fair, canning and greenery displays. greenery and table decorating. Ribbons are offered as bon winners also serve as in her garden to the governor the Michigan State Fair was Prizes are given to winners in Youth contests are similar to prizes and small cash prizes judges. While many of the every year dating back to G. first held in 1849, only 12 years these categories. the adults but there is also a cat­ are also awarded worth $8 to judges have been judging at Mennen (Soapy) Williams after Michigan attained state­ egory for "Legos and K-nex. $25 depending on the con­ the State Fair for years, a few until Gov. John Engler. hood. The fair traveled around BUSY MAN "Best of show" or the "gold test. Some companies give for up to 40 years, they con­ Besides awarding ribbons, the state until it settled in its Peter Latouf, involved with ribbon winners" from the cash prizes for their contests. tinuously get new judges. Eugene Kondash gives a gift to current fairgrounds at Eight the fair since 2000, for the county fairs compete at the Pillsbury gives a $200 prize for winners such as a book or craft Mile and Woodward Avenue first time is in charge of the Michigan State Fair. In addi­ the best pie crust in the show. DEDICATED TO MOM project to the person related in 1905. In addition to agricul­ Community Arts Building. tion to youth and adults are Demonstrations are held on Eugene Kondash, every year, to the winner's category. Two tural displays, the Miracle of "The Community Arts contests for the physically and a daily basis, in quilting, wood gives 35 ribbons for awards for "Viewers Choice" awards are Life Exhibit, contests, a mid­ Building is the main venue for mentally challenged to include carving, and lace, painting por­ canning, baking or handiwork given in memory of Kondash's way and live entertainment is showcasing the artistic tal­ everyone with an opportunity celain, floral designs, making for youth and adults in mem- mother. Eugene and his brother give two $50 savings bonds, one for the adults and one for youth of displays that the public picks. Eugene remembers when 7 *• CJWBflSWf he was a boy during the late 1940s and early 1950s seeing the train bring people from all over the state to come to the State Fairgrounds. Last year, Steven Jenkins, manager of the fair, gave Kondash a Michigan State Fair award for his ongoing contributions. Paul Karr, president of the Friends of the Michigan State Fair, leads this volunteer orga­ nization which supports the Make us your fair. The Friends support the fair with beautification proj­ bank and get ects. They refurbish security guard booths, plant gardens, and assist with buying the $ carved rock signs found at the entrance off of Woodward Avenue and in front of the coliseum. 100 Most importantly, the Friends of the Fair annually ^ if a * r * awards scholarships to several Michigan high school seniors each year in agriculture and community arts. "Over the past 15 years, the Friends have awarded . $40,000 worth of scholar­ ships. 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in November This year's general election in November cal leaders are up to the task is to elect the they deserve to keep their job. This is espe­ newspapers — including this one — candi­ will feature ballots filled with important most qualified men and women for those cially true in the state Legislature, where date Web sites and voter guides produced contests, both at the local and national level. positions. every seat in the House of Representatives is by the League of Women Voters and other "With our state's economy in the dumps Because the political stakes are so high, up for election. organizations are all good places to mine and an entire nation tiring of a seemingly voters need to put in extra time becoming a There is a wealth of information available information about the races. endless war, those successful candidates truly educated electorate. Voting along party about each contested race in every home­ Thanks to the hotly contested presiden­ from the president on down will be faced lines or simply going with the incumbent no town. Voters should study the candidates, tial races, area clerks are bracing for record with significant and serious issues and chal­ longer are options. and make sure their positions on critical turnouts at the polling places. Let's hope lenges. Incumbents need to be challenged on their local, regional or national issues is in line voters make the effort to ensure they cast an And,the best way to make sure our politi­ past performance and clearly explain why with their own beliefs and values. Local educated vote.

intended as an election year tool to pander to you are only driving 25, it will not happen. Not a good civic lesson homophobes and other bigots who are a key part Marianne Jokisch Mr. Mayor and council members, of the Republican voting base. The amendment Rochester Hills The incarceration of Detroit's mayor for What is going on? Why are we experienc­ itself does nothing whatsoever to defend mar­ violating the terms of his bond which is essen­ ing shoot-outs in Westland in the middle of riage. tially at the end of the day a white collar crime the day between Romulus Police and would-be Moreover, one needs to look no further than How much is enough? is troubling on some many fronts. The public drug dealers? Why would we allow outside law the list of Senate cosponsors of this grossly mis­ The Observer £f Eccentric roared about castration and humiliation that many believe enforcement to run a risky undercover operation named Constitutional amendment to see the "unfunded mandates" in its editorial titled, is exactly what the mayor deserves in truth has in our shopping centers, endangering innocent blatant hypocrisy involved. One is David Vitter, "Good ideas merit adequate funding." never worked nor been a deterrent to those who citizens? What was the Westland official who R- Louisiana, convicted of serial prostitution. Based on the language, I've got to wonder have committed all manner of crimes. made this decision thinking? Another is Larry Craig, R-Idaho, convicted of which education official was the ghostwriter. There is no public good or civic lesson to be I don't think Westland citizens want our city trolling for gay sex in an airport restroom. The editorial suggests that any requirements gained from the rumination and incarceration to become the next shooting gallery do you? I Defending marriage? I think not. The the state places on schools should be consid­ of an elected official for a white collar crime in. know our police force is doing the best they can Republican Party: come and get those family ered an unfunded mandate. What it fails to a country where public officials have committed and I don't fault them for doing their job, but I values right here! point out is that state provides over one-third crimes of a scope which dwarf the allegations of am concerned with our city leaders. Let's use Joe Golonka of the state budget — some $13 billion dollars crimes the mayor is charged with. The notion. better judgment next time. We can't allow dan­ Westland — to schools. Are these requirements really that the mayor, an elected official, is the same gerous sting operations in our neighborhoods, unfunded? as an average citizen is a myth and an insult to allowing these dangerous sting operations is like Life in the fast lane The editorial takes an unsubstantiated swipe the reality of the truth. There has and there will allowing high-speed chases in our neighbor­ at the migration to all-day kindergarten as always be preference for some in our criminal hoods, innocent people can get hurt. I read your (editorial) on whether government another example of an unfunded mandate. justice system in our country. I'm all for getting the bad guy but don't invite should mandate a speed limit cut. What it fails to point out is that schools already What happened today was the dangerous and the bad guy to my back yard, invite him to some You don't think this is the answer, and feel it receive the full state grant per pupil for kinder­ freighting outcome of a media-driven tabloid isolated woods. I'm glad no officers were hurt. I should be up to individual motorists whether or garten students, while only providing a half-day spectacle which not only has colored the objec­ know undercover police work is tough and dan­ not to slow down. Individuals who wish to slow of service. Unfunded mandate? tivity of many in this region but it was impacted gerous, trust me I do know. That's why I know down really have no choice in the matter, unless and tainted the administration of those in our we shouldn't be doing these risky sting opera­ you are willing to risk being run off the road. The editorial claims these mandates come "at criminal justice system who are sworn to carry tions in crowded shopping centers. While I know I am in a very small minority a time when state aid already has fallen behind out their duties without prejudice and political with this opinion, I have always felt that a speed, increased costs." What it fails to point out that Carlos Manzo schools are responsible for managing their own influence. Westland limit of 70 is too high. Even following the posted speed it is fairly routine to have people on my budgets, and allow employee costs to balloon The mayor's alleged failures and personal bumper, weaving in and out of traffic around out of control. shortcomings did not warrant his incarceration. Sign of election season me, and flashing their lights because I am not If the Observer & Eccentric does not believe Lesser measures were available to the judge to A sure sign that the November elections are going fast enough. It gets really nasty when I schools get enough money, then exactly how exercise his displeasure with the major's behav­ approaching recently occurred in the United dare drive 65 — and I'm not referring to being much does the Observer £J Eccentric think ior for the judge to imprison an elected official States Senate. As if on cue, Senate Republicans in the left lane! schools should get? How much should it only affirms to many how the agenda of those have reintroduced their infamous "Defense of If you leave a decision to voluntarily reduce increase each year? Articles like this only fur­ who do not have the interest of the citizens of Marriage" amendment to the United States speeds to a public who loves to speed, drive ther the notion that no amount of money is ever the city have contaminated even the judiciary in Constitution. while on their phones, while putting on makeup, enough. this region. 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In 2007 Livonia Stevenson breezed through its boys soccer season, only to have it end on a sour note with a loss in the Western Lakes Activities Spartans net 2nd Association championship final to Livonia Stevenson Canton and in the Division 1 district came away with first- final to Northville. place medals in singles With a slew of veterans return­ and one in doubles dur­ ing from last year's 18-2 squad, the ing Thursday's Adrian Spartans will face an even more Early Bird Invitational demanding schedule this fall within boys tennis tournament. Jackson took the ofthenewfy SOCCER PREVIEW team title with 20 formed 23- points followed by school Kensington Lakes Activities runner-up Stevenson Association. (16), Chelsea (14), The Spartans now pick up two TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Stevensville-Lakeshore matches each in Central Division (13), Monroe Catholic against peren­ Livonia Franklin is looking for a full season from senior running back David For tin, who missed most of 2007 with a broken arm. Central (6) and the host nial state powers Maples (l). Northville, Novi and Stevenson's top two fellow WLAA-Lakes singles players, senior Division member Chris Martin (No. 1) Salem, as well as and junior Clayton newcomers South Northey (No. 2) each Lyon and South Lyon Running game priority for Pats finished 3-0 on the day East. to earn first-place med­ Coach Lars BY BRAD EMONS als. Teammates Kevin Richters also has OBSERVERS SPORTS WRITER FAST FACTS Francisco (No. 3) and booked non-KLAA Schoot: Livonia Franklin. Paul Franchina (No. 4), dates with tradi­ Because injuries and out of necessity, a pair of sophomores, tionally strong foes footballs filled the air frequently last sea­ Head coach: Chris Kelbert, eighth season. each captured second- Saline, Warren son during Livonia Franklin's run to the League affiliation: Kensington Lakes Activities Association (South Division). place medals with 2-1 DeLaSalle, Beverly state football playoffs. 2007 record: 7-5. marks. Hills-Detroit Country Quarterback Jesse Carpenter, who has Key losses: Pat Cecile {first-team Ail-Area); Jeff McCuilough (first-team All-Area); Jesse The Spartans'No. 4 Day and Troy Athens, since graduated, threw for a school-record Carpenter (first-team Ail-Area); Israel Woolfork {first-team All-Area); Jordan Short (second-team doubles team of junior D'Agostino as well as Livonia 2,220 yards, including 18 TD passes. All-Area); Brian Humenay (second-team All-Area); Austin Mesler, Dan Robinson. Kyle Fan and senior Churchill and Livonia But when David Fortin, who broke his Returning starters: David Fortin, Sr. RB-LB (5-10,205); Nate Coleman, Jr. OL (6-3,293); Brandon Giang Nguyen also won Franklin, both members of the arm during the 2007 opener (and was lost their flight with a 3-0 KLAA's South Division. for the entire regular season), returned for Lane, Sr. OL [6-4,230); Mark McRobb, Sr. QB-DB (5-11,185); Conner Leidal, Sr. DB (6-3,188). mark. And if that's not tough enough, the the playoffs, things changed dramatically Promising newcomers: Mike Baumgardner, Jr.' RB-P (6-1,178); Mike Gadsby, Jr. RB (5-11,185); Stevenson's other Central and South Division champi­ as he ripped up .Monroe for 238 yards and Josh Weigand, Sr. WR (6-2,165); Dan Muiler, Soph. DB (6-0,170); Brian Nixon, Jr. OL (6-2,215); Sean three doubles squads ons of the KLAAwill meet on Oct. 6 added 188 in another playoff win against McAuiiffe, Jr..0L-DL (6-2,225);.Nate Robinson, Jr. 01 (6-0,250). each went 1-2 on the day for the Kensington Conference cross­ Fordson. Coach's quota: "It's a hard-working group, but not a rah-rah group.They get their business including senior Garrett over followed by a KLAA crossover With 5-foot-lO, 205-pound senior's done, they get iirand get out. They have a good work ethic, but we need to try and increase the Adams and sophomore on Oct. 8, just a week prior to the return alone, the Patriots should be able intensity level and enthusiasm.on the field." Vince Sabatini (No. 1); districts. to move the ball on the ground with junior Lukas Rudis and That's certainly a challenge in greater efficiency in 2008. Schedule (all ? p.jm. starts): Aug. 28 (at Livonia Stevenson); Sept. 5 (Walled Lake Western); Sept. Simjae Holman-Rayos itself. Fortin will be complemented by two 12 (at Wayne Memorial);.Sept 19 (Livonia Churchill); Sept. 26 (at Westland John Glenn); Oct. 3 (No. 2); and juniors Jeff Richters must replace first-team promising juniors ~ Mike Baumgardner (Canton); Oct. 10 (Plymouth); Oct. 17 (at KLAA Central Division); Oct 24 (Hartland). Sondergaard and Paul All-Area picks Dylan Green and (6-1,178), a member of Franklin's school- VanGilder(No.3). Brady Thorn, but eight other starters record 4 x 100-meter relay team, and over at QB and has been a pleasant sur­ Meanwhile, an inexperienced defense return led by first-team All-Observer Mike Gadsby (5-11,185). prise in camp so far. is led by two seniors - end Brandon Lane Senior golf champs choices Brian Klemczak, a senior "We should be a little more run-ori­ "He was our second-leading rusher (6-4,230); and safety Conner Leidal (6-3, James Harkrader midfielder and captain, and Joey ented than in the past," said Franklin last year, he has good mobility and he's 188), who started all 12 games and led the was the championship D'Agostino, a senior midfielder. coach Chris Kelbert, who is coming off athletic," Kelbert said. "He brings another Patriots in interceptions. flight winner as the "In order to achieve our goals this a 7-5 season. "If teams try and focus on dimension to the run. He's been depend­ "Teams ran away from Pat (Cecile) and Livonia Senior Men's year, we will need to replace two David, we have those two guys who can able throw the ball and we're happy with went right at Brandon, and he more than Golf League completed reliable players in the back line, find do damage in the edges. And we're good that." held his own," Kelbert said. "He was a its season last week. consistent goal scoring, and improve enough outside to open things up inside The offensive line is anchored by very good player for us last year. He'll set A total of 142 golfers, for David." the lone returning starter, junior Nate the tone. He's aggressive and he's our big- ages 62 and up, partici­ Please see SOCCER, B2 Senior Mark McRobb (5-11,185) takes Coleman (6-3,293). hit guy." pated during the season recording 2,471 nine- hole rounds at Livonia's three city courses. Eighty members qualified for the five- day match-play tourna­ ment held Aug. 4-5 and 11-13 at Whispering Chargers planning to implement spread attack Willows. Other flight cham­ BY BRAD EMONS pions included Jack OBSERVER SPORTS WRITER Robertson (first); Ron School: Livonia Churchill. Kurkowski (second); Start spreading the word. Head coach: John Filiatraut (12th season). Ken Johnson (third); Livonia Churchill football is under­ League affiliation: Kensington Lakes Activities Association (South Division). and John Gjernes going an extreme makeover - on the 2007 record: 7-3. (fourth). offensive side of the ball. Key losses: Ryan Whittum (first-team Ail-Area); Ryan Dolan (first-team All-Area); Kevin Runner-up flight, Chargers llth-year coach John finishers included John Filiatraut, coming off a 7-3 playoff Tabone (first-team All-Area); Duane Najarian (first-team 'All-Area), Mark Parris, Mike Coyne (championship); season, is ditching the Wing-T and Bargerstock, Darius Miller-Wells, Max DiCicco, Daran Carey, T.J. Tilley. Ron Barch (first); Bob going to the spread attack after Returning starters: Devin Moynihan, Sr. LB-TE (5-11,215); Matt Kowalis, Sr. RB (5-8,190); Bristow (second); Tom making the decision in January Jeff Ricketts, Sr. R8 (5-7,173); Grant Morgan, Sr. QB-FS (5-10,170); Nate Zak, Sr. DL (5-7,190); Allan (third); and Leo and spending time with the Central Jordan Systma, Sr. OB-WR (5-10,144). Catallo (fourth). Michigan University staff. Promising newcomers: Dylan Ochala, Sr. OLB (6-0,212); Jordan Grohoski, Soph. QB-DB Sam LaMonica won "Yes, it will look radically differ­ (5-11,150); Curtis Castleberry, Jr. OLB (5-8,186); Alex Bay, SR. WR-TE (6-2,190); Walter the closest-to-the-pin ent," Filiatraut said. "The kids are contest on the No. 7 hole having more fun running this offense McCarthy, Sr. OT (6-6,248); David Mendivil, Sr. C (5-9,190); Matt Schiffert, Sr. 0G (5-9,185); June 9 at Whispering because it gets a lot of people involved Eric Perlowski, Sr. DL (5-11,180); Ara Markarian, Sr. SS (5-11,185). Willows. His shot was handling the football. Coach's quote: "We have to develop depth because we're fully platooned. The third- and 5 feet, 1.5 inches from "And the staff has done a great job fourth-stringers are now the second stringers. We have a lot of question marks on our the pin. teaching it. Just how will it translate offensive and defensive lines. But we they play well, we'll be tough to beat." CHS soccer alums against other teams? I don't know Schedule (all 7 p.m. starts): Aug. 28 (at Hartland); Sept. 5 (Waterford Kettering); Sept. 12 Livonia Churchill will but at some point you have to turn (Westland John Glenn); Sept. 19 (at Livonia Franklin); Sept. 26 (Plymouth); Oct. 3 (at Wayne stage an alumni soccer the kids loose. We almost did it last match beginning at 7 year, but we did not want to disrupt Memorial); Oct. 10 (at Canton); Oct. 17 (KLAA crossover); Oct. 24 (Livonia Stevenson). p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 things." at the high school field. Churchill has two quality senior "We're catching and throwing it Filiatraut said of the stunt 4-3. "We For more information, running backs - Matt Kowalis (5-8, well, but whether we go 50-50 (run- still have to line up properly, not e-mail Churchill varsity 190) and Jeff Ricketts (5-7,173) to pass), I don't know," Filiatraut said. make mistakes, force turnovers and coach Reid Friedrichs help make the transition go smoothly. "We'll probably be 60-40, but we keep the ball in front of us." at [email protected]. "Those two guys are special play­ might be best right now throwing it How quickly the defensive and mi.us. ers and will be tough to defend," around." offensive lines come together will also Filiatraut said. "I don't think I've ever Defensively, the Chargers will run be a key. Hole-in-one club had a better running back in my 12 their standard scheme led by senior "We have a lot of question marks ' On July 31, Livonia's years than Matt. He had close to 800 linebacker Devin Moynihan (5-11, up front, but if they play well, well be Dennis Drabicki used yards last year and is an excellent 215), a first-team All-Observer pick tough to beat," the Churchill coach a9-irontoacethe TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER running back." who had 141 total tackles last year, said. "We have to develop depth. 116-yard, No. 9 hole Senior quarterback Grant Morgan including four games with 20 or We're fully platooned, but ourthird- 31 at Shenandoah Senior quarterback Grant Morgan, rolling out in a recent practice, (5-10,170), who finished the season as more. and fourth-stringers are now are sec­ Country Club in West will direct Livonia Churchill's new spread offensive attack. Churchill's starter, also returns. "We're really committed to it," ond stringers." Bloomfield. B2

BOYS SOCCER CAPSULE OUTLOOKS SOCCER second-team All-Area pick the previous year, and played LIVONIA CHURCHILL widespread competition for roles on the field, ready to work hard and we're determined to FROM PAGE B1 Head coach; Reid Friedrichs, ninth year. so I'm hoping that we can perform well on a improve upon last year's disappointing record Ryan Matthey, who was lost to more to compete and stay in League affiliation: KLAA-Kensington consistent basis. I trust that our incredibly •and finish in the districts. Our expectations Conference (South Division). competitive regular season schedule will point for this season are to be highly competitive graduation. games, rather than playing to Last year's overall record: 9-7-3. out the shortcomings of this group on a regular in every singie game. We're young and raw at our on-field leadership," the Meanwhile, both John win. I except this team to play Notable losses to graduation: Vinny Carozza basis. As a result. I hope that we can learn the some position, but we battle for 80 minutes Spartans' coach said. "Also, Glenn ¢4-15-1) and Wayne ¢2- with more confidence, desire (second-team All-Area). necessary lessons along the way so that we every game. My players' play a physical breed Leading returnees: Adam Bedeil, Jr. Def. can be stronger and more prepared to succeed of soccer, but at the same time, we play as is always the case for any 14-2) will have new coaches on and passion to win and con­ (second-team All-Area); Etienne Lussiez, Sr. MR in October." intelligent soccer. Our goal is to compete for successful high school soccer the sidelines. trol games. If we can do that, Ben Zukowski, Sr. Def.; Ian Guerin, Jr, MR Matt WESTLAND JOHN GLENN a Metro Conference championship, but as a Regan, Jr. MR Max Washko, Jr. F; Drew Sieber, Head coach: Jimmy Mortada, first year. coach, I'll be satisfied if we take strides and team, we will have to come Assistant Jimmy Mortada it should be a pretty nice year Sr. F; Chris Denapoli, Sr. MR Josh Andrzejewski, League affiliation: KLAA-Kensington improve every game leading up to.districts. together as a group and work takes over for Reavis Olive for for us." Sr. Def. Conference (South Division). With consistent play from my returning starters and some role players stepping up, this season selflessly for the good of the the Rockets, while former Novi The Warriors return to the Promising newcomers: Erik Bird, Jr. Def; Last year's overall record: 4-15-1. can be a successful one for the Trojans. Friedrichs' 2008 outlook: "We return most Notable losses to graduation: David Kavelage team." player Ashley Cooley will team Metro Conference along with of our players and have a veteran team. It's a (second-team All-Area), Jeff Thompson. LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND The KLAA's South Division up with David Daigneau as co- another area school in Livonia group of boys that I have really gotten to know Leading returnees: Jacob Gates, Sr. MF; Head coach: Rich Block, 18th year. well. How we play will be up to the boys. They Sergio Pavan, Sr, F; Logan Chaston, Sr. MF; Mark League affiliation: Metro Conference. features defending WLAA coaches for the Zebras. Clarenceville, which is coming know how I want them to play and if we execute, Thompson, Jr. Def.; Nelson Kenne, Jr. MF. Last year's overall record: 10-6-3. champion Canton, Plymouth, One area team to watch in off a 5-13-1 season under rook­ play team defense, and find some people to Promising newcomers: Santiago Garcia, Sr, Notable losses to graduation: Ryan Baglow Churchill, Franklin, Westland Division 4 is Lutheran High ie coach Trevor Johnson. step up and score some goals, it could be a Striker; Robert Hurst, Soph. MF; Kyle Beguhn, (second-team All-Area); Adam Zehel (second- fun year." Soph, MF; Justin Bean, Fr. F; Austin Valentine, Fr. team All-Area), Aaron Derminer. John Glenn and Wayne Westland, directed by the dean The Metro Conference F; Caleb Samborski, Fr. MF. LIVONIA FRANKLIN Leading returnees: Josh Kruger, Sr. F; Micah Mortada's 2008 outlook: "We have some Memorial. of area coaches, Rich Block, stands at an even eight mem­ Head coach: Vic Rodopoulos, seventh year. Hausch, Sr. GK; Brad LaRose, Sr. MF; Chris very smart players in Jacob Gates, Sergio League affiliation: KLAA-Kensington Barnaby, Sr. Def.; Ben Crandeli, Sr. MR Austin Churchill ¢9-7-3) returns a now in his 18th year. Block bers after Clawson left to join Pavan, Nelson Kenne and Robert Hurst, Well Conference (South Division). Baglow, Jr. R Gag Flanery, Jr. MR Anthony rely on Gates a lot because he has the most slew of veterans led by senior guided the Warriors to a run­ the Macomb Area Conference. Last year's overall record: 5-15-1. Cipoila, Jr. Def.; Laith Francis, Jr. F. experience. Kenne can play the whole game midfielder Etienne Lussiez, ner-up finish in the 2003 state Notable losses to graduation: Ryan Matthey Promising newcomers: Ben Derminer, Jr. Def.; Another area school look­ at fuli speed and 1 see a very good player in (second-team All-area); Joel Boettcher. Mason Sultana, Jr. MF; Ken Krzyske, Soph. MF; senior defender Ben Zukowski, tournament. ing for an improved season the future. Tfiis year I think we'll surprise a Leading returnees: Zain Qureshi, Sr. MF-R Trevor Sultana, Soph. MF; Mitchell Boehm, Fr. MF. lot of people. We're looking and we're in very and junior defender Adam "Our goal this year is to is Westland Huron Valley Steve Trapp, Sr. MR Travis Matthey, Jr. Def.; Block's 2008 outlook: "This year's team has good shape. We're understanding each other in Brad Mangune, Sr, GK; Chad Dorton, Sr. MR Mike come into camp in the best shape physically Bedell, along with junior mid­ improve on our 10-6-3 record Lutheran ¢0-17-1), a member the field and we're ready to prove our soccer Geraci, Sr. Def.: Jordan McKindies, Jr. Def.; Dave than any other team I've had - that I can respect from the powerhouse teams." fielders Ian Guerin and Matt from last year and make it of the Michigan Independent Gabany, Sr. Del; Joe Michniewicz, Jr. MF. remember. One of the keys to our success Promising newcomers: Sean Clark, Jr. Dei; will be how well we can replace the three Regan. farther into the state tour­ Athletic Conference's Red WAYNE MEMORIAL Dylan Debeliso, Soph, Def.; Jonathan Haddad, skills positions we lost to graduation - two Co-coaches: Ashiey Cooley and David Franklin ¢5-15-1) reached nament," Block said. "Last Division. Sr. MR Joe Morski, Jr. MF; Zach Miller, Soph. R center-midfielders and a central defender. Daigneau, first year. Brendan .Rossiter, Jr. F; Brad Tatro, Soph., Def,- What we'll have to do is run a little different a Division 1 district final year's team lost a consider­ League affiliation: Kensington Lakes Activities m Adam Tweedy, Jr. MF; Issa El-Kildani, Jr. MF; system or formation - if you will - to be better last season, but must replace able amount of talent from [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 Hudson Cadet, Jr. MF. Association (South Division). complement the skills and abilities of the Last year's overall record: 2-14-1. players we have returning." Rodopoulos' 2008 outlook: "We lost some key Notable losses to graduation: Stephen players, but the players we have back are in Maynor (second-team All-Area); Tim Hubbard, HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN THE WEEK AHEAD key areas of the field. The newcomers seem to Albert Bajli, Stefan Harrison, Eric Schmitt. Head coach: Jim Ott, ninth year. fit really well. The camaraderie is really good. Leading returnees: Corey Taylor, Sr.'GK; Zack' League affiliation: Michigan Independent GIRLS VOLLEYBALL BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Thursday, Aug. 21 The guys are excited to get the season rolling. Girouard, Sr. C-MF; Matt Thompson, Sr. MF-Def.; Athletic Conference (Red Division). Thursday, Aug. 21 Saturday, Aug. 23 Seaholm Tourney at Hudson Mills, 8 a.m. We lack height, only a couple of tall guys, but Alex Balli, Jr. Def.-C-MF Kevin Glass, Jr. Def.; Kyle Last year's overall record: 0-17-1. John Glenn at Milford, 4 p.m. South Lyon Inv. at Island Lake, 9:30 a.m. N. Farmington Inv, at Glen Oaks, 8 a.m. we make it up in skill and desire. I think we'll be Michael, Jr. F-MR Brandin Everiey, Jr. Def. Notable losses to graduation: None. Saturday, Aug. 23 GIRLS SWIMMING Chelsea Invitational, 8:30 a.m. competitive. The guys are ready to play." Promising newcomers: Doug Malcolm, Jr. F-MF; Leading returnees: David Adlof, Soph. Def.; South Lyon Invitational, 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Friday, Aug. 22 LIVONIA STEVENSON • Lucas Moore, Fr. F; Kevin Diehl, Fr. Def. Matt Kemppainen, Soph, MF; Matt St. John, Battle Creek Tournament, 8 a.m. John Glenn at Howell Invitational, 8:30 a.m. W. Bioomfield Tournament, 8:30 a.m. (at Delta Community College) Head coach: Lars Richters, 11th year. Daigneau's 2008 outlook: "We are in a Soph. MF; Andy Barber, Soph. Def.; Aaron BOYS TENNIS Carleton Airport Tournament, 9 a.m. Schoolcraft vs. Alpena CC, 6 p.m. League affiliation: KLAA-Kensington new division (KLAA) and are looking forward Howell, Sr, F; Bryan Gruenewald, Jr. Def.; Braden Monday, Aug. 18 PREP BOYS SOCCER Schoolcraft vs. Delta CC, 8 p.m. Conference (Central Division). to a great season. There are two new coaches Woldt-Babb, Sr. Def.; Eric Schaffer, Sr, R Tyler Wayne at South Lyon East, 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 {UM-Dearborn Early Bird Classic) ' Last year's overall record: 18-2. to the program and the potential for a great Wagaman, Jr. MF; Kyle Warren, Jr. MF; Austin Tuesday, Aug. 19 South Lyon East at Wayne, 4 p.m. Madonna vs. Marian (Ind,), 1:30 p.m. Titles won last year: WLAA-Lakes Division. season is there. Our attitudes and outlook on Tranchida.Sr. F, W.L. Central at Stevenson, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 Madonna vs. Robert Morris (III.), 6:30 p.m. Notable losses to graduation: Dylan Green the game is great. I see great futures for many Wednesday, Aug. 20 Promising newcomers: Kyle Tacia, Sr. GK; Waterford Mott at John Gienn, 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 (first-team All-Area); Brady Thorn (first-team of these players as athletes and people." Wayne at Ypsilanti Lincoln, noon. Richie Mamo. Jr. MF; Claire Wood, Jr. MF. Crestwood at Franklin, 7 p.m. (UM-Dearborn Early Bird Classic) All-Area). LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE Ott's 2008 outlook: "We scored only about 20 Thursday, Aug. 21 Stevenson at Saline, 7 p.m. Stevenson at Churchill, 4 p.m. Madonna vs. Point Park (Pa.), 9 a.m. Leading returnees: Brian Klemczak, Sr, MF Head coach: Trevor Johnson, second year. goals last year. Our goal is to score more goals. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Friday, Aug. 22 MU vs. Mt. Vernon Nazarene (Ohio). 1 p.m. (captain; first-team All-Area); Joey D'Agostino, League affiliation: Metro Conference. We're hoping Austin (Trancbida), Aaron (Howell) New Haven atClarenceville. 5 p.m. John Gienn at South Lyon East, 4 p.m. (at Delta Community College) Sr. MF (first-team All-Area); David Simor, Sr. F (10 Last year's overall record: 5-13-1. and Mark St. John, and even Eric Schaffer, who Thursday, Aug. 21 Schoolcraft vs. Alpena CC, noon. Saturday, Aug. 23 goals); Adrian Fylonenko, Sr, MF (second-team Notable losses to graduation: Matt Parent normally plays defense, can do that. We want Franklin at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Schoolcraft vs. Delta CC, 2 p.m. Stevenson at Monroe Quad Meet, 9 a.m. All-Area); Nate Sergison, Sr. MF; Kendal Snow, (second-team All-Area); Daniel Pepaj, Ryan to get more shots on goal. Last year nobody John Glenn at W.L. Western,7 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER GIRLS GOLF Sr. Del; Conner Burton, Jr. GK; Justin Collins, Glass. wanted to take the shot if they were open. Wayne at Waterford Mott, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Sr. GK. Leading returnees: Phil Strachan, Jr. MF; We've got to get more opportunities. Last year Monday, Aug. 18 Schoolcraft at Cincinnati State, 3 p.m. Promising newcomers: Zac Cooney, Soph, MF: Caret Hintzman, Jr. MF; Garrett Gregg, Sr. GK; we rotated goalkeepers because things did not Friday, Aug. 22 Franklin Inv. at Fox Creek, 7:30 a.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Adam Dabkowski, jr, CB; Reiily Mullett, Jr. OB. Matt Garant, Sr. Sweeper-F; Jake Bibik, Sr, Dei; go well last year. Kyle (Tacia) didn't play last Ypsilartti atClarenceville, 5 p.m. Maverick Inv. at Prestwick Village, 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Richters' 2008 outlook: "We return quite Jimmy Moody, Soph. MF, year. He's 6-5 and he's solidified that spot. That (Huron Valley Lutheran Tourney) Tuesday, Aug. 19 Madonna at Trinity International (Hi.), 4 p.m. a few players from last year's team, so I'm Promising newcomers: Tim Kuszak, Sr. Def.-MR will help. We're hoping to compete this year. Taylor Baptist at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Corvus' Invitational at Hudson Mills, 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 encouraged by our level of experience and Demien.Opdenhoff, Fr. F; Joe Hoilinger, Fr. Def. Our junior and senior classes haven't won any St. Joe Mich. Luth, at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m.' Wednesday, Aug. 20 Madonna at Illinois Tech, 1p.m. excited about our depth. For the most par, Johnson's 2008 outlook: "We have 15 players conference (MIAC) titles in any sport," Saturday, Aug. 23 South Lyon, South Lyon East, Wayne this team is fairly athletic and fit, and there is on the team, which is low, but everyone is Huron Valley Tournament, 11 a.m. at The Woodlands (Van Buren), 4 p.m. SAVE ON SPORTS ROUNDUP Stevenson Team Night Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Carli Auditorium. IM THE Become a Member of the All athletes and their parents from the fall, Golf Association of Michigan Livonia Stevenson will stage its fall sports Meet winter and spring sports seasons are expected to Find out what over 63,000 Michigan Golfers the Team Night for athletes, parents and coaches atten&For more information, call (734) 744-2650, GAM! from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the high Ext. 46117. already know at school auditorium. Academic eligibility, participa­ Churchill Pompon clinic And Get The www.GAM.org tion fees, season schedules, rules and policies, var­ Rest Value sity letter requirements, team photos and medical The Livonia Churchill varsity pom-pon team In Golf! information will be among the topics discussed. will be offering a pom clinic (ages 6-14) from 9 a.m. For more information, call ¢734) 744-2894. until noon Saturday, Aug. 23, at high school. All who attend the workshop will be performing Churchill Meet The Team a routine at a Churchill varsity soccer game. Livonia Churchill High athletics wills stage To register, call Robin Schwarz at (734) 464- its Meet the Team Night, beginning at 7 p.m. 0556.

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BY TIM SMITH Trinity International (Illinois), that Stevenson) and freshman Nicole ing for goals. Thomas likes how both injury. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER won't be the case. Rodriguez. players are performing thus far, par­ "She's a very aggressive goalkeeper "I won't be afraid to start a team According to Thomas, if the mid­ ticularly Allie. with a good pedigree," Thomas said. There were too many occasions that is new to this college," said fielders play as well as they've looked "Dina Allie's probably looked the "She's played a high level of club last fall where Madonna University's Thomas, adding that message is during preseason, the offense will best I've seen her in the past four soccer and high school (at Canton) women's soccer team couldn't hit the being heeded by his returnees. "The emerge. years this preseason," Thomas said. and will be a solid player for us back back of the net. majority are knuckling down and "The midfielders are effective "She's looked very sharp, very fit.... there." Inconsistent offense and injuries working hard." because of their level of fitness and She has the desire to go out with a One thing for fans of the Crusaders plagued the Crusaders, who tailed off The Crusaders should keep goals technical ability, to work in tandem bang and win something. She's very, to get used to as they take aim at badly in the second half of the season from their opponents down, with . with the defenders and forwards," the very motivated right now." the top of the conference standings to finish 8-7-2. strong midfielders and defenders coach explained. "It's hard to score If sophomore forward Chelsea is watching a goalie who likes to But a rise to the top of the in front of aggressive sophomore goals if you don't have the service." Skinner (Milford) bounces back from gamble. Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference goalkeeper Brittany Warner (Canton/ Up front, the team will be look­ a leg injury, she could also contribute "She's brave, but you need to be in 2008 might not be a pipe dream Oakland University). ing for Austin (one of Schoolcraft's to Madonna's scoring. brave as a goalkeeper," he noted. thanks to the addition of some Leading the midfield corps are the top goal scorers last year) to reach Madonna's defense will feature "You need to be able to put your head promising recruits, including former team's co-MVPs from a season ago, double figures in goals, something steady senior Andrea Johnson where other people's feet are. You Schoolcraft forward Jessica Austin senior Ashley Stoychoff (Canton/ the Crusaders haven't had since Kelly (Canton) and juniors Gina Leone and have to come out for crosses. Those — along with a preseason camp where Salem) and junior Lauren Hess Japowicz tallied 15 in 2006. Lia Melasi. Both Leone and Melasi types of attributes Brittany has." coach Paul Thomas isn't handing out (Livonia/Ladywood). Both also have "I expect a lot out of Jessica," were named to the all-WHAC first The backup goalkeeper will be guarantees of playing time. offensive skills, sharing the '07 team's Thomas said. "Expectations are high team last year. freshman Macie Carevic while sopho­ "All of our players are working goal-scoring lead (five) with forward with the (high-scoring) reputation "Those three players have been the more and Livonia Clarenceville alum hard, there are 25 players competing Kaila Moore (Howell), who is back she has. But she's going to have to standouts in the back line," Thomas Chelsea Gregg is injured and will for 11 spots," said Thomas, entering for her junior year. continue to work hard" and adjust to said. "They've all been consistent miss the season. his third season as Madonna's coach. Stoychoff and Hess are helped the speed of the WHAC game. players the past three years." Thomas said the team could be "Players are going at it (in practice), out by sophomore Diana Brda Austin won't have to do it alone, Milford alums Chelsea further boosted by the dedication of they want to succeed, they want to (Westland/U-M-Dearborn) and because Moore is looking solid in the Shrewsberry and Allison Zemaitis, Stoychoff and Allie, who tasted the win and they want to be in the start­ ' impressive newcomers Andrea early practices and is determined to both freshmen, will bolster the success of going to the national tour­ ing 11." Mareel and Shannon Mclntyre, the pick up where she left off last season. defense as will sophomore Katie nament in 2005. "Those players know. Last season, some players didn't latter a senior coming over from The Crusaders also have junior Kozlowski (Crestwood). what it's like to win and they want to have to fight as hard for regular play­ Eastern Michigan University. newcomer Jaclyn Ventimiglia The defenders will assist Warner, win before they leave." ing time. This time around, which Providing depth will be junior (Macomb/Concordia) and returning who was redshirted at Oakland begins 4 p.m. Friday against host Rachel Thompson (Livonia senior Dina Allie who will be prowl­ University last fall due to a hand [email protected] Zanesville Hurler finishes Schmitt earns bronze medal in 800 relay

BY ED WRIGHT place Italy. Only the top eight swimmers Rams in Johnstown tourney OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Schmitt was in first place advanced to the finals. for nearly half of her 200- Schmitt, who graduated All those years of sweat meter leg, however, she from Canton High School Nate Van Meter was prob­ Derek Mosher followed with a equity paid off big time for was fourth when teammate in January, is headed to the ably the sole reason the SANDLOT BASEBALL walk to load the bases. Allison Schmitt Wednesday Natalie Coughlin took over University of Georgia in Michigan Rams were heading Brad Herman then deliv­ morning in Beijing, China. for the second 200 meters. a couple of weeks with an home Thursday from the Ail- Chaz Mohler contributed an ered a clutch two-run double The 18-year-old Canton Caroline Burckle, athletic scholarship. She is a American Amateur Baseball RBI single in the fifth and Van to right-center field to knot resident earned a bronze Schmitt's roommate in member of Club Wolverine, Association Tournament in Meter put the game away with the score at 3-all and Brett medal at the 2008 Summer Beijing, swam the third leg which is based in Ann Arbor. Johnstown, Pa. a three-run homer over the left Mazmanian broke the dead­ Olympics around 11:40 p.m. for the U.S. ahead of anchor Schmitt is expected to The 20-year-old left-hander field screen in the top of the lock with the game-winning local time Wednesday when Katie Hoff. return to Canton on Monday from Muskingum College ninth. two-run single scoring both she swam the first leg for the Schmitt has been weak­ for a brief stay before head­ (Ohio)*tossed a complete- The Rams used a total of Mosher and Herman. United States in the 4 x 200- ened this week by an ing to Georgia. game four-hitter and belted four pitchers including Adrian Josh Kirsten padded the meter relay. intestinal illness, NBC Her parents, Ralph and a three-run homer to propel College's Matt Tuttle (Livonia lead with an RBI double scor­ . , Australia won gold with a Sports reported during Gail, returned home Friday the Zanesville (Ohio) Junior Stevenson), MU's Bret Spencer ing Mazmanian and reliever world-record time of 7:44.31 Wednesday's race. from their week-long jour­ Pioneers to a 7-1 triumph over and Colin O'Connell. Spencer Jon Tibaudo set Brooklyn while thehost Chinese cap­ Schmitt narrowly missed ney to the Far East to watch the Rams at Point Stadium. was the most effective, allow­ down in order in the bottom tured second in 7:45.93. qualifying for the 200 free­ their daughter compete in The 20-and-under Rams, ing one just one run in 3.2 of the ninth to pick up the vic­ The U.S. touched in style finals earlier in the swimming's biggest event. representing the Livonia-based innings of relief. tory. 7:46.33, more than three week when she turned in the Michigan Collegiate Baseball "Going 2-2 for the National Tibaudo worked the final seconds faster than fourth- ninth-best time in the semis. [email protected] j (734) 953-2108. League, finished four days at Tournament - everyone 2.1 innings in relief of starter the AAABA Tournament with was disappointed that they Brett Shankin, who allowed a 2-2 record and end their sea­ couldn't advance, but were just one earned run on three son at 30-12 overall. pleased and proud of the fine hits, four walks and four hit Van Meter fell behind 1-0 in season," Rams manager Rick batters in 6.2 innings. Tibaudo the second inning on an RBI Berryman said. gave up one run on one hit and double by Aaron Wick (scoring- did not allow a walk. Shankin Dan Augustine), but allowed Rams rally in 9th for win fanned five. only two hits the rest of the The Michigan Rams Losing pitcher Josh Reyes way and wiggled his way out of pulled out a dramatic ninth- worked the first 8.2 innings, a bases-loaded jam in the bot­ inning victory Wednesday allowing four runs on just four tom of the eighth inning when to stay alive in the AAABA hits. He walked six and hit two he got Madonna University's Tournament in Johnstown, Pa. batters before reliever Eric Shawn Little (Canton) on The Rams erased a 3-1 defi­ Diaz took over in that fateful a strikeout and Wick on a cit with five runs in the top of ninth. groundout. the ninth to eliminate Youth The Rams scored once in the Zanesville, meanwhile, Service of Brooklyn, N.Y., 6-3, second to take a 1-0 lead on tied it in the third on an RBI at Point Stadium. Aaron Wick's RBI single. double by Jordan Foster and All five runs came with two- Brooklyn got two back in the took the lead for keeps on Zack out. fourth on Mike Georgio's two- Pollock's two-run double in the The Rams' Tim Cross and run double and went up 3-1 on fourth off starting and losing Dan Augustine were each hit an RBI sacrifice fly by Armando Rams pitcher Tom Whiting. with a pitch and pinch hitter Gutierrez in the eighth. Concealed Dodgers R in Puerto Rico

The Concealed Security as a' result of a rundown situ­ defending AABC champion, Dodgers reached the final four ation. blanked the Dodgers, 8-0, as before bowing out last week Concealed stayed alive in the Horde collected the lone hit in in the American Amateur double-elimination tourna­ the third inning. Baseball Congress Pee Wee ment with a 4-2 win over the Greyerbiehl, Mike Vomastek Reese Division (12-and-under) New Haven (Conn.) Naturals (Livonia) and Dee Jawad World Series in Toa Baja, as Alec Padilla of Romeo, a (Dearborn Heights) shared the Puerto Rico. pick-up player from league mound duties for Concealed, Concealed finished 2-2 in rival the Detroit Metro Stars, giving up a total of seven tournament play and 67-17 was the hero. earned runs on eight hits and overall. Using a 'cutter,' the 6-foot-3, four walks. On Aug. 9, the Gresham 170-pound Padilla scattered On Aug. 8, Concealed stayed .-*r> Park (Ga.) Yardogs eliminated eight walks and four hits over alive with their first victory, an the Dodgers, 4-1, as Drew seven innings to pick up the 11-3 triumph over Cincinnati Hoarde (Oak Park) homered in win. He got out of a bases (Ohio) Midland as Greyerbiehl the loss. loaded jam with two-out in went 2-for-3 with a double and Losing pitcher Dalton the bottom of the seventh by four RBI. Horde also walked Greyerbiehl (Commerce) recording his 14th strikeout on in the fourth and swiped sec­ scattered seven hits over six a 3-2 count. ond, third and home on three ••:•-; < •- innings. Only one run was . Padilla also led the Dodgers' pitches. earned as he fanned four and seven-hit attack going 3- Jake Semak (Livonia) walked only one. for-3 with a pair of doubles. pitched three scoreless innings Greyerbiehl picked off Greyerbiehl also added two in relief of starter John Slater three runners at third base, hits and two RBI. (Southfield) to earn the save. only to have all three runners In the tourney opener Aug. Semak struck out five and did score following errant throws 7, host Levittown, P.R., the not allow a walk or hit.

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The Michigan Optometric Association reminds parents that good vision is critical for many classroom tasks such as reading books, seeing a blackboard and viewing a computer (right) of screen. Without an eye exam many children will suffer from undetected vision problems and some may even be misdiag­ nosed as having a learning disorder. -¾ The American Optometric Association's 2008 American Eye-Q survey, which assesses public knowledge and under­ standing of a wide range of issues related to eye and vision health, showed 87 percent of respondents were unaware that one in four children have a vision problem that might Vi » affect learning. *f *• :'Ovei 400,ouo sehuol children in Michigan ha\e vision conditions that can negatively affect learning," said Peter Agnone, MOA optometrist. "Many parents rely on vision screenings in school to check for eye problems, but that isn't enough. Comprehensive eye exams are necessary to detect to problems that a simple screening can miss such as eye coordination and moderate amounts of farsightedness and astigmatism." Optometrists can tell if vision skills are lacking or if the eyes are not functioning properly. These eye and vision Ella, 3, and ***• issues can lead to headaches, fatigue and other eyestrain problems. Parents should be aware of symptoms that may indicate a child has a vision or visual processing problem. Be sure So tell an optometrist if a child frequently loses his or her place while reading, avoids close work, holds reading- material closer than normal, tends to rub his or her eyes, has headaches, turns or tilts head to use one eye only, makes frequent reversals when reading or writing, uses finger to maintain place when reading, omits or confuses small words when reading, or consistently performs below poten­ tial. Studies indicate that 60 percent of children identified as problem learners actually suffer from undetected vision problems. In fact, according to the Eye-Q stsrvey, only 39 percent of adults understand that behavioral problems can be an indication of vision problems. Early detection and treatment provide the very best opportunity to treat and correct vision problems to help children see clearly. The MOA recommends that a child's met first eye exam take place at six months of age. Unless Ivmout1, problems are detected, the next exam should be at age three, and then every two years once a child begins school. PHOTOS 6Y BILL 3R[SIES [ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Unfortunately, the Eye-Q. survey showed that 57 percent of children did not receive their first eye exam until age five or older. Tte room was ''Good vision doesn't just happen/' said Agnone. "A child's crowded for the brain learns how to use eves to see just liki; he or she learns first meeting how to use legs to walk or a mouth to form words. The lon­ 8f the Holistic ger a vision problem goes undiagnosed and untreated, the MofflsKetorKon morp a chHHV brain has to nvcrrnm pen sate fn live with the Thursday, kiiq. 7. vi^:':n problem, -m.iead nfdwhrinij: and learning nor- • ius i • •• h'or ii-mv miorm,!U<;i! or to locate a Michigan Upiomcine Association doctor, visit http://michigan.aoa.org. BY LINDA AM CHOUm 1 O&ESMFF WRITER i*. _ r - <** i . «*5* Andrea Stevens seemed surprised V nearly 35 parents turned out forth e fir. meeting of the Holistic Moms Network at the Plymouth District Library, Moms much organic and locally grown food as systems optimal by other means," and dads from Ann Arbor, Farmitigton possible. 1 boost the children's immune Gwen Adomaitis of FarmlHgton Hills, Hills, Northville, Sterling systems through proper nutrition and like the Wendrows, came to the meet­ supplements. They get lots of fruits and ing to network with parents who believe Westland, and Dearborn came to the vegetables and we avoid high fructose as she does. The $45 members-hip fee event in search of ways to make their corn syrup. J opted not to vaccinate our includes a newsletter and the opportu­ families healthier. children because of so much informa­ nity to participate in an e-mail group to The national organization had told tion about adverse reactions and long exchange information. new study finds that women who take Stevens to expect 10 to 12 parents, but term health effects. That's not to say I "1 wanted to find a community of h control pills have a higher risk ofeer- she passed out Overs at numerous places don't let my mother-in-law take the kids people on the same path to keep things .! cancer. Researchers studied more than such as farmers markets in an effort to to McDonald's once in a while I don't natural, to feeabl e to go to a playgroup )00 women, They found those who took reach as many moms as possible. The want it to be taboo and then they want it and not worry about food dyes, to try to pills for al least five years had nearly Redford mom of two is starting the local more." eat food as natural as possible, to cook hie the risk of cervical cancer than those chapter of the nonprofit that offers sup­ Like Stevens, co-leader Daedra at home from food we might recognize. *.**".* who had never taken the pill. But there is port for parents interested in natural Surowiec of Dearborn started reading things my great grandmother did," said ^ some good news. The study also found that living. The turnout was indicative of" the labels when she was pregnant four years Adomaitis who gave birth to two of her risk disappeared a decade after women popularity of the holistic movement. The ago, children at home. Adomaitis takes her ieisen stopped taking the pill. nonprofit has grown to 120 chapters "I wanted to know what I was putting children to a pediatrician with a holistic Previous studies have shown the hor­ nationwide since it was founded five in my body I stopped drinking pop," said practice in West Bioomfieid. She was tot­ mones found in birth control pills can protect against ovar­ years ago. Surowiec. "When you have something ing her 6~month~old daughter Rowan is ian and womb cancer, which are harder to detect. Stevens began thinking about follow­ growing in your body you start thinking a baby sling. ing a healthier lifestyle while taking a about what you're putting in your body." "1 got started when I had my first child holistic birth class at the Center for the Tali and Julian Wendrow of West in the hospital with a midwife sis years the worst pain In his neck and shoulders. What can he do? Child Bearing Year in Ann Arbor before Bloorafield started making changes in ago. It kind of snowballed. I nowmake a Mike you are not alone. Doctors estimate that seven out her daughter was born 21/2 years ago. their lifestyle because of their two chil­ lot of my cleaning products." of 10 people will suffer with the same pain at some point Even before then she had quit drink­ dren ages 15 and 13. The Metro Detroit chapter of the in their lives. 'Hie biggest cause is use and abuse. Here are ing diet soda after reading a book on "Our daughter has autism and we Holistic Moms Network meets 9:4*5- three simple things you can try to help relieve the pain. aspartame which she blames for giving found making changes in the kids' diets 11:4-5 a.m. on the first Thursday of the When you are at the computer or a desk, keep your head her headaches. Since the holistic birth made a difference," said Tali Wendrow. month at the Plymouth District Library, balanced directly over your spine. Keep both feet on the class Stevens has further researched "Our son has ADD. We started with 223 S. Main. The topic for the Sept 4 ground and sit all the way back in your chair. everything from nutrition to vaccines a yeast-free, gluten-free diet for our meeting is toxic ingredients in household -. How do yon use the phone? Do you crick your neck to one and decided to return to living the daughter. We eat more organic, avoid and personal care products, Stewn$ side? Thai could be a big culprit. Try a head set or speaker- way she grew up. Her mother Joyce artificial flavors and colors and found hopes to add an evening session for phone to keep your head in a neutral position. Murch never fed her family processed it was helping diminish symptoms of working moms if she receives enough Do you carry a briefcase, bag or heavy purse? Carrying or fast foods. Today Stevens teaches the autism and ADD and they're hardly ever requests. that weight on one shoulder all the time could cause pain. sick with the flu." For more information, visit wWw, Try switching to a backpack or alternate which shoulder you "Even organic produce gets rained on. holisticmoriis.org, call Andres Stevens at . - use. scratch to eating out. We can't screen out everything but we (313) 220-4592 or send e-mail to amste- Hopefully these simple things will help relieve your pain. 'Tm just a regular mom not a holistic found a healthy eating approach helps [email protected]. expert by any means," said Stevens. "I try with prevention," added Julian. "We sisen is a fitness expert and owner of Peter Nielsen's Personal to do a little step at a time, try to buy as avoid antibiotics and keep their immune lcfiominihcsmetowniife.com j (754)953-2145 Training Club m West Bloomfieid. and Nielsen's Town Center Health Club in i»ournneid. uuoh him on WDiv ana WJK, or visit www.perernieisen.com.

and choose the HVSH drive. Wask-ins Jaggi Vasudev Wednesday-Tuesday, morning at Emagsne Theatre in special admission allows parents with Association is the leading voluntary welcome but appointments encour­ Aug. 20-26 free Intro talk 7 p.m. Aug. Nov! to benefit Children's Leukemia two children to arrive on Friday at 5 health organization in Alzheimer's From 8 a.m. to I p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, aged to prevent iengthy waits. 20, at The Finnish Cultural Center, Foundation or Michigan, an indepen­ p.m., watch two movies, have dinner, research, care and support. For more Vinyasa yoga blends strength and flex­ sabstesm the school 35200 W. Eight Mile. Farmington Hills. dent foundation that helps families and enjoy pop and popcorn ail for the information, visit www.alz.org. ibility training emphasizing power, pre­ An educational session for school Contact (248) 722-0111 or detroit-3) cooe with the many financial and same pledge total as one individual, Hatha yoga classes cision, timing, grace and coordination, personnel, with or without medical ishafoundation.org. emotional stresses of battling leu­ $105.10. Register online at www.leu- From 5:15-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays begin­ at Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit training, on how to care tor a child kemia lymphoma and related blood Kemiarnichicj3ri.org or call Children's ning Aug. 26 to Sept. 30, In Classrooms Parkway, Canton. To register, call Julie with diabetes, presented by University Education and support program for disorders. Leukemia Foundation at (800) 825- 1 and 2 at St, Mary Mercy Hospital, 8urt at (734) 394-5460 or online at 'of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's breast cancer survivors features field Raising a minimum ot SI0510 In pledg­ 2536. Individuals aged 13-17 may only 36475 five Mile at Levan, Livonia. www.netafit.org. Hospital 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. trip Ai Chi: Range of Motion through es will get you admitted to the Theatre participate until 10 p.m. unless accom­ Hatha Yoga increases flexibility, 19, at the Washtenaw Intermediate Aquatic Exercise 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. for 24 hours of watching your choice of panied by a parent or guardian. energy level and strength at your own •• From 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, School District. 1819 S. Wagner, Ann 21. at the Goldfish Swim School. 2388 current-run movies, also lunch, dinner pace in a non-competitive setting. Aug. 18, in the DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Arbor. Cost is $20. Cali Jennifer Cole St., Birmingham, To register or for and continental breakfast on Saturday Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Detroit Zoo Class participants need to be able to r Hospital Conference Center,; William Schwab at (734) 615-4596 or send e- mo'e information, call (248) 551-8585. morning, snacks throughout you stay in Royal Oak. rain or shine. To start a move between a standing position to Carols Drive. Commerce. Pledge a rnail to schwabjafmed.umich.edu. and ail the pop and popcorn you can team or make a donation, contact the a hands and knees position with ease. blood donation by going to www. egins 10:00 a.m. Friday. Aug. 22, and eat. New for this year is the "Family Alzheimer's Association at alzgmc. There is a fee. Space limited. To regis­ givelife.org with [he sponsor code DMC Led by isna Yoga Teacher Sadhguru JOS for 24 hours through Saturday Psck SopciaTfyr a family of four A ofg or (2^8) 351-0280. The Alzheimer's ter call (734) 655-1162. B6 (*) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, August 17,2008 www.hometownllfe.com

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--.*.:rr >- *w _,/'- ^¾ .;? «-w «* i ^T.-r ri -> ' aff Losmski and Bill (Jhnstensen spot it immediately. Even hun­ dreds of feet above the ground '-Y- A ft ,i it pops out — a Pepto Bismol- colored drop inching north on Woodward Avenue Friday V }:.•"' night. Losinski and Christensen •*, are members of the Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit, a v^ helicopter patrol division that's monitored county skies since . * * A 2001. ••* This weekend saw the unit's helicopters hovering up and down Woodward, as they •^C jm\ patrolled the 14th annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Classic cars were displayed in Memorial Park in Royal Oak Friday. The unit helps the nearly two dozen other police agencies in monitoring the festivities that, from hundreds of feet above, take on an almost mythic qual­ #: ity. The great American road that is Woodward stretches into the horizon, lined with sir-' —-^-^- • tiny bits of candy-colored cars. Christensen said in the years he's patrolled the Dream Cruise, there haven't been any serious incidents. A few disor­ " 4p* "=h- --^ *4aV derly conduct problems, a few cases of people trying to steal

tires from cars. mi*' "I haven't heard of very much beyond that," he said. '£ * '*W Christensen attributes the relative lack of incidents at the Dream Cruise to the heavy police presence on the ground, i and the deterrent effect of the helicopter patrol. "We're actually a presence By 8 p.m. Friday, Woodward was home to a ' - more than anything," he said. r^< classic car traffic jam. It wasn't easy to navigate Woodward Friday evening if you weren't a classic Spectators take in the cruising action in front of Potbelly's on the car cruiser. By Megan Pennefather west side of Woodward north of Normandy in Royal Oak. (*)

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Question: How can I share large files, like photos and videos, with friends and family members? Answer: When I need to do this, I CL- invariably turn to YouSendlt (yousendit com). Granted, the Web offers countless similar services, but I like YouSendlt because it's quick, easy, and free — and because I'm a creature of habit. I may need a new •Vt:•** habit, however, now that I've discovered Drop.io (www.drop.io). True to BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN its name, this service is • OSESTAFFWRITER like an online dropbox for your files. Or, to put it Sarah Kennedy another way, permanent struts through temporary storage. the DAV Thrift . Tech Savvy Without so much as Store in Westland setting up an account showing off her Rick Broida or providing an e-mail outfit. 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Sharon Jones online workspace for collaborating on files Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and documents. of Detroit dressed Monday-Saturday, and 10 In recent months the service has for success in a added even more interesting features, a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. pants suit with such as audio recording by cell phone: Phone: (734) 513-6020. briefcase for $15. When you create a drop, you get a phone Donations are accepted at Lashawna number and extension you can dial into to the store every day. Pickup Wright is con­ record meetings, podcasts, reminders, or stantly looking PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER is available by calling (866) whatever. 520-5328. for bargains as In a nutshell, you dial the number, wait Faith and Grace Hargrave are 4 and 6 years old. 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(You're limited to Chandler Wright of Redford is 12 years dent who works at the 35th District Court in documents of no old. His Tommy Hilfiger jeans cost $3.98 more than 20 pages each.) Steven Ellis is the co-manager of the DAV Thrift Store in Westland. at the DAV Thrift Store in Westland. Piease see THRIFT, C2 Receiving a fax is a bit more complicated: You have to e-mail a special -^•w^itafctti^^jttiS'stf^.ii-ii!: cover sheet to the recipient, who must use it as the top sheet when sending your tax. The Six- pages will arrive in your drop as a PDF, year-old which you can then download, view, print, Celeste etc. Gosselin Amazingly, all these Dropio services are v * of Livonia free. Bookmark this site pronto. BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN likes the Volunteers OSE STAFF WRITER pink and Question: How can I reduce the amount of energy white consumed by my computers)? brighten life Celeste Gosselin squealed with colors in Answer: Windows users should check delight when she walked into her her new out Edison (verdiem.com/edison), a free newly redecorated rooms. The six- bedroom. utility that helps you manage your PC's seriously year-old girl considers herself an power settings and shows your estimated artist so the playroom is one of her annual savings forever y tweak you make. Livonia gir favorite places. The program includes separate settings Thanks to the hard work of a tabs forbot h work and non-work hours group of volunteers from The Inn \' **. (which you can designate using the at St. John's in Plymouth, Celeste Schedule tab). Using a slider, you nudge has a cheery environment to your PC toward "save less" or "save more" — brighten the long days she spends Edison makes corresponding adjustments there. Diagnosed with acute lym- must remain isolated in her home. of the volunteers at The Inn at St. to the display, hard drive, and suspend phocitic leukemia in 2004-, Celeste "She was bubbling over, but John's took six weeks just to plan settings. As you drag the slider, you get spends almost the entire day in her before she was very nervous a lot the theme. The co-workers found instantly updated annual-savings figures, bedroom and playroom. of her things would be moved and out about Celeste while attending which you can make even more accurate by "I like the pink and white colors changed," said Suzanne. "I was a luncheon for the Suite Dreams , plugging in the actual kilowatt/hour costs and the butterflies," said Celeste. relieved that she accepted every­ Project in May after she was nomi­ foryour home or office. Suzanne Gosselin is just happy thing so wonderfully. Certain nated to receive a dream bedroom This is a brilliant, easy-to-use little that her little girl is happy. things are very unpredictable for through the Rochester-based non­ application I hope everyone will try. The family had just moved into her now. The play room is more profit. Working with the staff at Sure, you can tweak the same power their Livonia home in October like an art room with book shelves. The Inn, Tawnya and eight other settings without it, but there's something when a week later they found out In the center of the room is a volunteers raised over $5,000 to very satisfying about seeing how much Celeste was no longer in remission. flower painted table that she does redo the two rooms. money you'll save at the same time you're For a while the Gosselins spent her painting and stuff. I'm happy "We started with her favorite conserving energy. more time at C.S. Mott Children's but it's a bittersweet happiness. colors," said Johnson, who led Hospital in Ann Arbor than their She only-has me to play with. I the project's volunteers. "She's Rick Broida writes about computers and technology new home. play Barbies with her, jump on her six and a little girl so pink is the for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. Broida, of, Celeste is once again going trampoline. We had a garage sale big thing. We hired a muralist, Commerce Township, also writes the Cheapskate blog through chemotherapy. When her just to buy a trampoline. It makes Upon a Wall, to paint the flowers, for CNET (blogs.cnet.com/cheapskate). He welcomes This is the playroom where Celeste Gosselin white blood cell count is down she her laugh. It's great therapy." questions sent to [email protected]. does her painting. has no ability to fight infection and Tawnya Johnson and the rest Please see PINK, C3 C2 Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, August 17,2008 (*) H0MET0WNLIFE.COM www.hometowRlife.com Polish dance classes Suburban League seeks crafters

BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN 15, at Burton Manor, 27777 crafts including jewelry, up. Lunch for them is $15. The to begin in September OSE STAFF WRITER Schoolcraft, Livonia. door wreaths, decorations, fashion show runs after lunch Proceeds from the event flower arrangement, a lot at noon." The Polish National the PNA Centennial Dancers Time is running out and go to the Burger School for of Christmas of course, doll For more information ^bout Alliance Centennial Dancers and the adult Radomianie Lillian Malley is a little wor­ Students with Autism in clothes," said Malley, Redford the boutique, call Sara Gpfman is registering children ages Polish Folk Dance Ensemble. ried. The Farmington Hills Garden City. Suburban League board mem­ at ¢313) 937-8583 or Joset^a 4-18 for Polish dance classes The performance was held at woman still doesn't have Once again this year Rich ber and publicity person for Howes at (248) 960-0853Vi this fall with Suzan Charuba The Village Theater at Cherry enough crafters for the bou­ Fisher and Doris Biscoe host this year's fashion show. Tickets for the fashion show Marzec. The group will hold Hill in Canton last April. tique which is part of the the fashion show spotlighting "We're looking for any kind are $45 per person, includes an informational parent For more information, call Redford Suburban League's clothes from Lord & Taylor and of crafters/vendors. Skirted luncheon. Call Miriam at (734) meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, (734) 266-9995 or visit www. annual celebrity fashion show. the Men's Wearhouse. tables are $45 each. The bou­ 981-6003. Sept. 10, at Simply Polish, PNACentennialDancers.org. The Fall Festival of Fashion "We have quite a large tique opens at 9 a.m. Crafters 28841 Plymouth Road, one Marzec has been teaching takes place Wednesday, Oct. boutique with all kinds of can come in at 7 a.m. to set Ichomindfiometownlife.com I (734) 953-2145 block east of Middlebelt, Polish folklore dancing for Livonia. Classes start the fol­ 20 years. The classes include lowing Wednesday and run instruction in the customs, through March 21. The class­ traditions and language of es conclude with a recital by Poland. uniform separates for 99 THRIFT cents. For $5 they can get FROM a whole outfit from head to toe including shoes," said Plymouth. "That's a real bar­ Monier. "We're able to give Livonia Civic Chorus gain with gas the way it is." good deals because every­ "I shop here all the time," thing is donated. People in said Vartanian, a Westland Michigan are so generous." resident who works for Duane Alexander has Comcast. "I just lost 43 been managing thrift stores The Livonia Civic Chorus The chorus meets every pounds and am going to lose since 1985. His Retail begins its 2008-2009 season Tuesday from September more so I buy clothes and - * Management Specialists in with a rehearsal 7:30 p.m. through May and performs two then donate them back that Oklahoma City, Okla. over­ Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Frost major shows each December way somebody else gets a '4 sees the DAV Thrift Store Middle School, 14041 Stark, and May. chance to wear them. I got owned by Disabled American Livonia. For more information, call all of my summer stuff for Veterans. Although staff is New members are always (248) 543-2946, send e-mail maybe $20. I've gotten brand % av. paid, there's always a need welcome. All vocal ranges are [email protected], or names, Ralph Lauren, Gloria for volunteers, needed, especially tenors and visit www.livoniacivicchorus. Vanderbilt, things with tags "We have everything in , bass/baritones. org. still on them." household except for food, Timna Peterman of guns, ammo with the excep­ Redford comes once a week tion of large appliances and to buy merchandise to sell _». mattresses," said Alexander. on eBay. "We just need more people to "A lot of people are doing know about us." that," said Peterman. "I see Roily Lee is especially whatever is a good deal that excited about the opening I know will sell. I also find of the DAV store, the first goodies for me. They price in Michigan. Proceeds go to Arthritis Today it to move it out. The store programs that help disabled JOSEPH J. WEISS, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY is very neat and well orga­ veterans with transportation 18829 Farmington Road nized." and to make their stay at VA Livonia, Michigan 48152 Manager Carla Monier hospitals easier. Past contri­ Phone: (248) 478-7860 shows off the back room butions to VA hospitals have ARTHRITIS AS A TEST OF NERVES where items go through a included everything from four step process before end­ wheelchairs to TVs. The Often pain in the hands or feet indicates the onset of art jt always. SILL BRESLERj STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Particularly in the aged, a discomfort that is in part pain, but in part numbness, can begin ing up on the sales floor. nonprofit organization was with no warning in the feet. The discomfort starts in the toes, and over time moves "There's nothing with Sharon Jones of Detroit is dressed for success. The total cost of her outfit founded after World War I. upward into the ankle and lower leg. holes, no broken zippers was $15 including the briefcase. "We act on behalf of dis­ The discomfort is bilateral, i.e. in both feet and is present day and night. For most people, the discomfort is worse at night and disrupts sleep. In medical practice, this or stretched out material abled veterans to make sure feature of night pain helps the doctor make a diagnosis. Arthritis improves when one is because we only want to put sweater, tops, pants, shoes, golf clubs, and car seats are they get the benefits they - ; not walking or standing. out the best of the best," said boots, children's clothes, among the thousands of . earned," said Lee, state adju­ In contrast, problems involving the nervous system worsen while in bed. The reason is that at night outside stimulation is at a minimum, so internal discomfort magnifies. Monier of Northville. "It maternity and evening wear items for sale. It's the perfect tant for the DAV. "The store Such day and night pain involving the feet is called "stocking" neuropathy. The word comes through the door and fill only part of the 25,000- place to not only dress for is going to help us be self stocking is apt as the pain, numbness, tingling, and wooden feeling begins in the toes goes through a sorting area. square-foot store. Furniture, less but furnish a dorm room sufficient and help us to do and works upward following the distribution of a stxking going from toes to the ankle. In some instances the hands also become numb and tingling, beginning in the Electronics are all tested. If throw pillows, toys, wicker or cottage. more things for disabled vets fingertips and working back to the wrist. That pattern received the name "glove" it doesn't work it's thrown baskets, books, TVs, cof­ "People are already shop­ and their families." neuropathy. out." fee pots, household items ping for back to school, buy­ This type of peripheral neuropathy occurs in diabetics, the elderly, and at times, in [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 others for unknown reasons. 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The fee is $10. hanging butterflies, crystals. My Dancers will be evaluated in a full length husband painted the stripes. She ballet class which consists of a warm up at was so excited when she came the barre and center work. Selected danc­ home, giggling and checking out ers will be evaluated on their pointe work her new stuff. Her family was so This was Celeste Gosselin's bedroom and partnering. Scholarships are available happy. It was great." before volunteers from The Inn at St. for boys. Dana Orlando was concerned John's redecorated. Auditions begin at noon for ages 7-9,1 because so many of the volunteers p.m. for ages 10-12, and 2 p.m. for ages 13 contributed to the design of the 'At the house they went around to adult. All dancers should bring a dance rooms. photo and resume which includes the "We had five different women and cleaned, rewashed all of her dancer's training and performing experi­ with five different personalities clothes, folded them and put them ence. and tastes come together for the Girls must wear black leotard, pink. design. That's probably why it took in the dressers, rearranged and tights and ballet shoes; boys, black tights or six weeks," said Orlando, associate sorted her toys, vacuumed the jazz paints, white T-shirt and ballet shoes. director of sales at The Inn. "We Teens and adults should bring pointe shoes all have children. Mine are ages 3 house. That made that homecoming which are optional for younger dancers. to 14, all boys. I was having a blast so much nicer. Getting that kind of Older boys may be asked to partner dur­ with that." ing the audition class. Jayne Taormina says the volun­ had news is rough. Having all those Select dancers maybe asked to stay teers were a dream come true for things made it a lot easier...' for the next audition class. Dancers are her. As project director for Suite selected to join the company based on their JEFF GOSSELIN, Celeste's father. Dreams she coordinates the vol­ Celeste Gosselin is pictured here with the angels from The Inn at St. John's. demonstration of ballet technique. unteers and assists them in creat­ For more information, call ¢734) 676- ing bedrooms for sick children. "How wonderful they were with in the dressers, rearranged and tant to Celeste." 7233 or visit www.metroshoresballet.org. The nonprofit was founded by Kay us," said Jeff Gosselin, Celeste's sorted her toys, vacuumed the Wednesday was painting day for The Livonia Civic Ballet Company holds Ponicall and Kris Appleby. father. "The day we took Celeste house. That made that homecom­ Celeste. auditions Sunday, Aug. 24, at Miss Jean's "That's how we want every in for treatment was supposed to ing so much nicer. Getting that "I painted when I was 3 or 4. Dance Arts, 19215 Merriman, Livonia. The Suite Dreams projects to go," said be an admission. We knew they kind of bad news is rough. Having I'm a really good artist now," said fee is $10. Taormina. "We hope they consider were working on the house. We all those things made it a lot easi­ Celeste. "I drew a peacock. It's Auditions begin at 1 p.m. for ages 6-9 this again." drove back home and talked to er. Celeste was able to swim in the hard. Nobody can draw a pea­ with 2-years minimum ballet experience; There was one hitch in the proj­ Tawnya and they put us up in a pool there. She hadn't been able cock." 2:15 p.m. for ages 10-12 with 4-years mini­ ect though. Celeste was unable room at The Inn at St. John's, the to swim for a year. She's limited For more information about mum ballet experience, and 3:30 p.m. for to start chemotherapy when most beautiful hotel room we ever to going outdoors because chemo Suite Dreams, visit suitedream- ages 13 and up with 6-years minimum bal­ complications arose due to a low stayed in. makes her sensitive to sunlight. It sproject.org or call (248) 601- let experience. platelet count. The volunteers had "At the house they went around was a couple day vacation almost. 0799. Proper ballet attire required. Bring planned their work around the and cleaned, rewashed all of her Everyone who came did such an pointe shoes if you have diem. young girl's hospital stay. clothes, folded them and put them amazing job. It's extremely impor- [email protected] 1 (734) 953-2145 For more information, call (248) 474- • 8722.

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(Estes) Mullins of Woodhaven, Compiled By Stephanie A. Casola receive friends Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 Indiana, dear friend and sister-in-law sweetheart, Bette Lee Clark of to 8 p.m. at the Riverside Chapel, Wanda Estes, her daughters Brenda Grafton, W. Va., on January 14, 1944. Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Wallace of Ocean Shores, WA., and They were married 63 years, until her Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Cindy Dake of Livermore, CA., 8 death last year. Shortly after his mar­ Memorials may be made to World grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, riage, Ted completed his military train­ Medical Relief. Online guest book: many loved nieces and nephews, dear ing and was sent overseas. He attained GARDEN CALENDAR ENGAGEMENTS www.modetzfuneralhomes.com the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, and later friends primarily in Michigan and Captain, of the Army Air Corps in California, and nearly 40 years of WWII. A daring P-51 fighter pilot, he Keep it long cherished real estate clients.and well- flew many bombing escort missions Don't give your lawn a buzz cut if you want Wifliams-Kulisz respected peers in the industry. over the English Channel with the it to grow healthy. Tall grass promotes Dennis and Denise Williams FRANCES B. KEZERTA Services to honor Grace's life will be 339th Fighter group based in Of Saline, MI, Formerly of held by her family at Faith Lutheran Fowlmere, England. On September deep roots which need less water and of Metamora announce the Farmington, Hills, MI. Beloved Church, 30000 Five Mile Road, 11, 1944, Ted was shot down over fertilizer, contributing to a thick, healthy engagement of their daughter, mother and grandmother. Age 94, Livonia, Michigan on August 24th at Germany and served out the balance of lawn, according to Liilian Dean of the Vanessa Crystal Williams, 6:00pm. In keeping with her' life's the war in a POW camp. Upon the lib­ passed away on Tuesday, August 12, Healthy Lawns and Gardens Program . to Kenneth David Kulisz of 2008 at Arbor Hospice Residence in passion for serving, over the course of eration of the camp in May 1945, U.S. Ann Arbor, MI. She was born the past year, Grace expressed further Army personnel believed he had died of Southeastern Oakland County Water Beaverton, Ore. He is the son December 24, 1913 the daughter of desire to serve the underprivileged. from starvation, but Ted had other Authority (SOCWA). Thick grass also serves, of David and the late Shirley ideas in mind. Returning to his wife William George and Texas Caladonia Due to complication of illness, Grace as a water quality filter, helping to keep Kulisz of Livonia. Vanessa was unable to fulfill her heart's desire. back home, Ted was transferred by the (Jackson) Miller. On September 14, sediment and other pollutants out of storm is a graduate of Lapeer East 1946 at Trinity Methodist Church in In an attempt to carry out her wishes Army to Arizona, where he recuperat­ Highland Park, MI she married Harry to serve, her family has selected the ed and spent the time teaching young drains and rivers. High School and earned a Kezerta, Jr. and he preceded her in following venue for donation: Grace officers the art of golf, a lifelong pas­ Cutting grass tall is an easy way for resi­ bachelor's degree in political Cottage, a non-profit agency I 2734 sion at which, together with his tennis, death on December 11, 2004. Frances he truly excelled. After his discharge dents to protect waterways, yet in a study science and a master's degree was a member of Orchard Methodist Kelly Street, Livermore, CA 94551. in 1947, Ted earned his BA at Ohio conducted iri 10 southeast Oakland and Church in Farmington, MI, the Order in public administration State University and went to work for southwest Macomb County neighborhoods from Oakland University in of the Eastern Star, White Shrine of the General Electric Company, where Jerusalem and was a member of the he stayed his entire career until retire­ last month, SOCWA found that more than Rochester Hills. She works for Farmington Senior Center where she "*&&* ment in 1983. He and Bette relocated 70 percent of all households cut their grass Klarquist Sparkman, LLP in and her late husband taught bridge. •*,. to Birmingham in 1951. They adopted too short, leaving two inches or less on the Portland, Ore. Kenneth is a He works as a graphic techni­ She was also a former member of the two children, Kimberly Ann and Farmington Players. She is survived Stephen Stuart. Together with an blade after cutting. The study, funded by graduate of Stevenson High cian for the Dick Hannah Auto by her daughter, Terry (Daniel) amazing group of friends who stayed the Michigan Department of Environmental School in Livonia and earned a Group in Vancouver, Wash. O'Toole of Saline and her grandson, together over 50 years, Ted and Bette Quality, measured grass height three times bachelor's degree in communi­ The couple are planning a Brendan Michael Kezerta O'Toole of enjoyed dancing, entertaining, golf Orlando, FL. She was preceded in and travel for many happy years. Ted during a single week. cation design from The College January 2009 wedding at the death by her parents and husband. was predeceased by his wife and son. To find out more about lawn cutting and for Creative Studies in Detroit. Lafayette Grande in Pontiac. Cremation has taken place. A memo­ He is survived by his daughter and care, attend a free "Healthy Lawn Care several grandchildren. A memorial rial service will be held on Thursday, . Workshop" from 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. at service to celebrate his outstanding life Brecon Village 200 Brecon Drive, and service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Aug, 18, at the Ferndale Public Library, Saline. In lieu of flowers, memorial LLOYD EDWIN RICHARDS on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at The III East Nine Mile, just east of Woodward. Beste-Weintz and First Baptist Church of Birmingham, contributions are requested to Brecon Rick Lazzell, horticulture educator from Bob and Pam Beste of Village and envelopes will be avail­ RUTH LEONA RICHARDS 300 Willits, Birmingham, Michian. in lieu of flowers, the family suggests Oakland Community College and Macomb Garden City announce the able at the service. Arrangements The sons of Lloyd and Ruth Richards contributions be made to: AmeriCares, Community College, will be the guest speak­ engagement of their daughter, have been entrusted to the Robison- are sad to report the deaths of their par­ 88 Hamilton Avenue, Stamford, CT Bahnmilier Funeral Home, Saline. ents, but rejoice in knowing the prom­ 06902. Arrangements: A. J. Desmond er. All participants will receive an informa­ Barbra Olivia Beste, to Elton ise of eternal life with our Lord and & Sons Funeral Home, 248-362-2500. tion packet and opportunity for personal William Weintz of Shelby Savior Jesus Christ. Share memories at: consultation on lawn care. Register by Township. He is the son of Ruth was born in Wooster, Ohio, to Harry and Leona Frantz Lester on calling (248)288-5150 or e-mail: LFDean@ Justine Weintz of Columbiana, August 9, 1926 and she passed away aol.com. Walk-ins welcome. Ohio and the late Donald obit.DesmondFuneralHome.com on January 7, 2007. Maintain the Magnificence Weintz. Barbra is a 1998 : Lloyd, the son of Edwin and Helen Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club is selling graduate of Garden City High '% Keech Richards, was bom in Detroit GRACE F. WOODARD % raffle tickets during an ongoing fund-raiser School and received her under­ on May 26, 1929 and died in his sleep Age 91, August 11, 2008. Retired from t t^jj in February 2008. Michigan Bell Telephone after thirty to benefit Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club, graduate degree from Western Lloyd was a graduate of Cooley High years of service as an operator. which maintains the hall's 14 gardens. Michigan University in 2002. School in Detroit and a veteran of the Member of the 1st Baptist Church of Supporters may purchase tickets ($10 each, She works as a human resourc­ Korean Conflict. Ruth graduated from Plymouth. Beloved wife of the late 3r».-\'f • • * Royal Oak High School. They were or 11 for $100) for a chance to win $2,500, es administrator for Burroughs s Arthur. Dear mother of Doran L. married on March 19, 1955 and made (Katherine) Woodard, Ivan (Patricia) $1,250, and $625 cash prizes. The drawing Corp. in Kalamazoo. Elton is their home in Garden City until they Woodard, Pauline Bayliss of Florida will be held 1 p.m. Aug.19 at Meadow Brook a 1988 graduate of Canfield completing his doctoral dis­ moved to Alpharetta, Georgia in 2001. and the late Sharon De Wulf. Also PATRICIA E. McKENNA While living in Michigan, Ruth and leaves numerous grandchildren, great­ Hall and Gardens, but ticketholders need High School in Canfield, Ohio. sertation through Western Lloyd were avid bowlers, enjoyed gar­ grandchildren and great-great-grand­ not be present to win. To purchase tickets, He earned his undergraduate Michigan University and is Beloved mother, political activist and dening and spending time with their supporter of the arts, aged 70, former­ children. Services were held Saturday call Laurence Cathey at (248) 467-0617. degree from Ohio University currently a professor of his­ family. In Michigan, attending their at the Schrader-Howel! Funeral Home ly of Huntington Woods, Birmingham children's and grandchildren's musical Kids and butterflies in 1992 and graduate degrees tory at Macomb Community and Troy, passed away in the arms of of Plymouth. Interment followed at concerts and sporting events was an Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth. The Southeast Michigan Butterfly from Villanova University in College. The couple is planning her children on July 29, 2008 in important and enjoyable part of their Tucson, AZ. The daughter of Irish Contributions suggested to the Association (SEMBA) will present art 1994 and Western Michigan a September wedding. lives. After moving to Georgia, they American Heart Association Share immigrant Patrick McKenna and were able to spend more time and con­ projects, live butterfly exhibits and stories University in 2003. He is Michigan native Helen Keene, she your special thoughts and memories at: tinue to attend the events of their schrader-howell .com for children at its next meeting, at 7 p.m., attended the Kingswood Cranbrook younger grandchildren, School and graduated in 1959 from Aug. 20, at Nankin Mills, 33175 Ann Arbor Denison University in Ohio with a They are survived by son Michael Trail, Westland. Admission for "Getting Kids BA in Theatre and English. Her mar­ (Karen) McClain of Brownstown, son riage in 1961 to Detroit police officer Involved with Butterflies," is $3 for non- Jeffrey (Barbara) Richards of members. No charge for children. There is Chmura Gordon "Buck" Grant produced three Alpharetta GA, grandchildren Robert children: Patrick Grant (1963), Daniel (Amy) McClain, Kathleen (EJ) parking on both Hines Drive and Ann Arbor Jason and Christina Chmura (1969) (Stacey) Grant, and Gael Sieracki, Jessica Richards, James (1971) (Michael) Giles. Patricia and Trail (734) 326-0578 or visit www.semba- of Livonia announce the arrival Richards and great-grandchild, Anders butterfly.com. Gordon divorced in 1974. Patricia's McClain. Ruth and Lloyd were mem­ of their son, Nathan Alphonse many talents and interests were bers of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, When you've lost Fall gardening tips Chmura, born July 19, at reflected in h$r multi-faceted career. Alpharetta, GA. Memorial services Amongst the positions and activities a lovedl one, place Nancy Szerlag, author of "Perennials for William Beaumont Hospital in were held in Alpharetta with burial at your notice on our Michigan and Annuals for Michigan" will Royal Oak. He is grandson to she held were: model for the Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. International Car Shows held in webske and In present the free gardening seminar "Fall Ron and Mary Valenti of Forest Detroit, investigative journalist for the "Passages ".. .a Gardening Tips Make Spring Magic," at 6:30 Detroit News, director/actress of ama­ directory located Hill, Md. and Stan and Sherry teur theater for the Ridgedale Players DUANE P. ROSENTHAL in every edition of p.m. Aug. 21 at Art Van, 29905 Seven Mile Chmura of Willis, Mich. Great- in Pleasant Ridge, private investigator Age 81, August 12, 2008. Beloved your hometown Road, Livonia. Refreshments will be served. grandparents are Stanley Ulle for a retired FBI agent (she obtained a husband of Elizabeth. Dear father of n«wspa per. Call (888) 619-2199. of Forest Hill, Maryland and degree in Law Enforcement and Pamela (Gary) Lewis, Robin (Eugene) Protection from Mercy College in Petruska and Terri (Paul) Thor. Loving From Garden to Plate Mary D. Valenti of Allentown, 1978), talent booking agent (clients grandfather of Michael, Elizabeth and Learn the basics of canning, freezing and Penn. included comedian Tim Alien), and David Petruska. Visitation was at the storing fresh produce for optimal guality assisting the administration of CaM 1 -eOO-ST-S-TSS 5 Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Livonia. and safety through the Michigan State McKenna Industries Inc., an automo­ Funeral Mass was at St. Genevieve tive model making firm established by Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, University Extension Oakland County. Robin her late father. She was accepted as a Danto, MSU Extension instructor will teach member in the American Academy of memorial contributions may be made ANNOUNCE YOUR WEDDING, ENGAGEMENT, Certified Geniuses in 1987. In the last to St. Genevieve to be used for the PoBITUARY^ a class from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, two decades of her life she lived in religious education program. ' POLICY • Aug. 27, at Tollgate Education Center, 28115 BIRTH OR ANNIVERSARY the American southwest (NM and AZ) Meadowbrook, Novi. $20 per person. (248) where she wrote poetry and plays, The first five "billed" lines of an To submit a form and photograph online: STANLEY J. SKAISTIS articles for the local newspapers, obituary are published at no cost. 858-0887 or e-mail to smkith!in@oakgov. 1. Go to Hometownlife.com and click on Customer Service fought corruption in her local govern­ Age 88, of Birmingham, died peace­ com. All additional lines will be 2. Under Reader Services you'll find a link to Submit an Announcement, ment, helped youths with substance fully August 14, 2008, at St. Joseph charged at $4 per line. You may Medicinal plants abuse problems and sponsored local Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. Mr. choose the appropriate one and follow the instructions. immigrant families. She will be lov­ •place a picture of your loved one - Herbalist Jim McDonald, with more than 14 Skaistis was born July 7, 1920, in 3. Photos must be e-mailed in jpg format to [email protected] ingly remembered by her children and Benld, Illinois. He was an active for an additional cost of only $6. years experience in gathering, preparing Symbolic emblems may be grandchildren Courtney, Meghan and member of the Birmingham Senior and usuing herbal remedies, will lead a and must meet our listed requirements. Grant Thomas, her brother Michael included at no cost (example: Men's Club, National Men's Garden walk through woods and field to explore the 4. Announcements are all free of charge. McKenria of West Bloomfield, her Club and on the Board of Directors at American Flags, religious nephews, Mick (Eulalia and family), Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinat­ symbols, etc.) medicinal virtues, folklore and preparation To send a form/photo by mail: Brian and niece, Stephanie. Her body ing Council (BASCC). Mr. Skaistis of common weeds and herbs, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., will be cremated and a memorial serv­ 1. Mail to The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 805 E. Maple Road, enjoyed volunteering at Birmingham Sunday, Sept. 14, at Upland Hills Ecological * ice will be held within the year in the area schools as well as gardening, pho­ Deadlines: Birmingham, Ml 48009. greater Detroit area. Awareness Center, 2375 Indian Lake Road, tography and winemaking. He was an Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday 2. Oakland County residents should send announcements to Sharon Oxford. Some of the plants to be covered avid clock and stamp collector. Mr. Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Skaistis is survived by his children, include Burdock, Yellow Dock, Solomon's Dargay, or e-mail questions to [email protected]. Wayne Lynn (David) Contos, Mark (Jean) Obituaries received after these deadlines Seal and Wild Yam. County residents should send announcements to Stephanie Angelyn will be placed In die next available issue. Skaistis and Paul Skaistis and grand­ Casola, or send e-mail to [email protected]. children, Brian Contos, Leslie (Scott To register, send an e-mail with your name, phone and workshop title and date to clif- Hinze) Skaistis, Jeffrey Skaistis and e-mail your obit to •3. Announcements run in the Sunday Hometownlife sections of the Joel Skaistis. He is also survived by [email protected] [email protected]. Payment can be made at paper and are placed in the order they are received and depending off his nephews, Bruce, Mike and Bryan the door ($50) or in advance ($40) by Send­ Skaistis. Mr. Skaistis is preceded in or fax to; space restrictions. Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson ing a check made payable to: UHEAC, 2375 death by his wife, Jean. Memorial 4. 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BY SHARON DARGAY CORPORATE SPONSORS OSESTAFF.WRITER "This is a wonderful cause," said Jason Vines, senior vice president of Jackie Petiprin, an account execu­ Compuware, a major Mega March tive at SMZ Advertising in Troy, took sponsor. "Alot of my colleagues at on an added title and job responsi­ */-' Compuware have been doing it for a bilities last week: Captain of Jackie's long time." Cheryl Phillips, an MHS board The Royal Oak woman will lead a member who also represents major team of walkers — families, friends, sponsor Masco Corp., said she and colleagues — in the Michigan strolled one of her five cats in a buggy Humane Society's (MHS) third through the dog-heavy crowd the past annual Mega March for Animals on 4***? two Mega Marches. Sunday, Oct. 5. "It's amazing to see this peaceful It's a mission she takes seriously, convergence of cats, dogs," she said, but with a playful spirit. urging listeners to "get out there and "It's so much fun. I encourage any­ speak with our feet." one to do it. It's two miles and it goes Petiprin will have Emmie, her Coon by real quickly. It's so much fun to see hound-beagle mix, and Hank, her all the, different dogs out there. And Chihuahua, on hand. She and a friend I'll do anything for my doggies." walked as individual donors during Individuals and teams — consist­ t* the first Mega March. Last year, she, ing of family members, friends and created a team and got employees business associates ~ will collect • *v, at SMZ involved. This year's team is donations over the next seven weeks, already up and running. assemble with their pets on Oct. 5 "SMZ Advertising did the Mega at Hart Plaza in Detroit and walk en March logo this year," Petiprin added. masse for two miles. About 4,500 ani­ .3- • -S 1 "Nancy (Glmnigle) at the MHS con­ mal-lovers walked last year, raising " v * tacted me earlier in the year and nearly $250,000. :%**. -j asked if we could design the logo pro "This year, in tough economic bono. Since we are all animal lovers times, it is more important than ever at SMZ, we said absolutely." that more people and their four- Webster, a Labradoodle owned by legged friends join us and support SMZ chairman Jim Michelson, serves the mission of the Michigan Humane as a company mascot of sorts. A Society and help us surpass that fig­ photo of Webster, wearing a scarf and ure," said Jan Cantle, MHS public f..-*l sunglasses on his head, pops up when relations and media coordinator. visitors to the SMZ Web site click "Imagine, if you ask 25 co-workers, That's Jackie Petiprin in the front row holding her Chihuahua, Hank. The Royal Oak resident convinced friends, family and colleagues from on a bone-shaped "fetch" icon. Each friends, and family to donate $5. SMZ Advertising in Troy, where she is an account executive, to walk with her last year in the Mega March for Animals. image dispenses a kibble of wisdom. That's $125. It costs just about-$120 "He comes to work every day," to provide food and medical care for changed. Most importantly, we need centers, wildlife care, spay and neuter Hotel in Birmingham. They watched Petiprin said. "He normally lay's out­ one animal. If each walker came with help from the community to meet this programs and assistance with animal a tear-jerking video about homeless side of Jim's office. The Mega March $120 or $240 ... that is a lot of animal goal." behavior problems. animals, heard pet adoption success is pretty intense. I think Webster lives changed. The money raised will go toward Jackie's Barkers has raised nearly stories, listened to representatives would love it." the Michigan Humane Society's pro­ $500 in the week since it was formed. from the walk's major corporate spon­ 'ANIMAL LIVES CHANGED' grams and services, which include its Petiprin was among dozens of local sors, as well as from MHS staffers, To form a Mega March team or sign up as an "While our goal is to raise three shelters, animal adoption and business representatives who attend­ and left with bags full of posters, bro­ individual donor, visit www.michigannuman. $300,000 this year we like to think care, cruelty investigation, legisla­ ed the Mega March corporate kick-off chures and a step-by-step guides to org or call (866) MHUMANE. See Webster by of it more in terms of animal lives tive advocacy, education, veterinary breakfast on Aug. 7, at the Townsend help them form Mega March teams. logging onto www.smz.com.

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COOK , FT are CLS, Inc. trained, call our benefits including company phone skijls, organized, multi- With experience for general Please call Val: 734-421-5454 ers, have own transportation, Alfaro Foxx Salon, Livonia LEASING AGENT (Minimum 5 yrs. exp/ Job Line 734-723-4201, 0#. 313-600-9959,734-542-0524 matching 401k. tasker, positive attitude, pro­ offices. Excellent pay. Apply at be dependable, have flexible For property management Call John at 734-941-6300 fessional, and computer skills performanceplusstaffing.com PATEENT RECRUITER fine Dining a "plus") schedule; like pets. Household HAIR STYLIST company with complex In or fax your resume to required. Email resume to; SALAD PREP, FT exp. required. Bloomfield Hills. Driver DENTAL HYGIENIST Full time for a busy non­ with clientele for busy Northville/Novi area. Min 2 734-942-0920 [email protected] (Minimum 3 years experience) Please fax qualifications w/ref- Part-Time. smoking clinical trials Farmington Hills salon. See years housing exp. req'd. COOKS, PT erences to 248-827-1716 12 Mile & Evergreen. department in Troy. Must Janet or Pam: 248-553-4480 Fax resume: 248-356-3509 SCHEDULER BAKER [email protected] Thurs. & Sat. have a medical back­ CASHIER, PT DRIVERS Farmington Hills homecare Sales Assistant Call Toni al: 248-353-4747 ground, be self-motivated CAFETERIA LINE SERVERS WANTED: HAIRSTYLISTS agency. Experience required. Virginia Tile in Farming- and energetic. Friendly, energetic, customer Single heavy-set woman 50s- Private school in Detroit is NEEDED FOR Great people & communica­ ton Hills is seeking a FT Fax resume to: service oriented individuals 60s to do household ch'oirs, LOOKING FOR A tion skills a must. Assistant to "support Help Wiinleil-Meriiciil (¾) seeking certified school MANAGEMENT, 248-312-0026 need only to apply. Must be shopping and companionship. bus drivers. Must be able CAREER Fax: 248-419-5016 or email: Sales Dept. 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Computer skills 2nd shift. Candidate should ical skills and demonstrat­ have exp. with Johnson Air needed. Call: 248-848-0999 have at least a 2 year degree ed ability to work with REAL ESTATE! THE Ease combo units. or fax resume: 248-848-0955 in manufacturing/ mechani­ MEDICAL patients/families who req. All Real Estate 18 months experience. 734-981-3891 cal technology or equivalent TLC. Experience with spinal TEAM* or visit: hartmantyher.com/ experience. This is a hands COMPANIES ARE Call; 734-748-5940 Administrative cord and/or closed head careers on floor support position injuries a plus. NOT THE SAME DRIVER, FT Support where the engineer will be •Home Health Aides If you are serious about Auto parts warehouse Maintenance required to solve problems, Must meei Medicare entering the business and Farmington Hills. $9-$10/hr. Busy psychological con­ implement improvements, profession of Real Estate Full time position available for requirements & have exp. Benefits. 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Loaded SE's 30 MPG MILAN PREMIER 2007 Gray $19,995 ' AVIS FORD fi'fi'"iV| when looking for a FORD RANGER S CAB XLT GM Certified, from $12,950 $13,495 leather $15,498 JOHN ROGIN BUICK (248)355-7515 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac £002- Low miles, 'Full power RIO LX 2006 Sedan 4 Dr, AVIS FORD WJWA great deal check the 734-525-0900 DTS 2005 Leather, moonroof, 3S9 495 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2007, (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-2500 loaded, Sharp!! E-Z Finance, (734) 522-0030 41,490 miles, 4cyl, auto, Observer & Eccentric BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2006 Ultimate, 18K $34,998 air.tilt, AM/FM, Stereo $9,990 GRAND PRIX GXP 2008, V-8, Bill Brown Ford only $16,950 SABLE 2008 Classifieds! Gold, 3rd seat, only $13,995 AVIS FORD JOHN ROGIN BUICK FOCUS 2008 10 to choose white,-loaded, $19,995 (734) 522-0030 (248) 355-7515 Starting ©$12,998 SATURN of PLYMOUTH Premier. $17,998. 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Premier, Nav, brakes, pw, 1 owner, ps, pkg, 37K low miles, silver, a 9K, $19,998 , 734-525-0900 Sedan, 4 Dr, V-8, auto, 1-800-586-3518 CADILLAC Escalade ESV moonroof, loaded $18,950 sunroof, leather, "Extremely very clean economicle car AVIS FORD 8720] 2004 Platinum Series, DVD, JOHN ROGIN BUICK 104,973 miles, Silver, Air, CHRYSLER Pacifies 2004 FOCUS SES 2007 Hatch, bk, good condition! 90,000 $10,940 (248)355-7515 Navigation, moonroof, low 734-525-0900 leather, moon, loaded $7,890 black, 30K, 1 owner, extra miles. Always garaged. All White, 3rd Row miles $21,950 SATURN of PLYMOUTH ION 3 QUAD CPE 2005 Red, FJ CRUISER 2007 4x4 Bright NISSAN X-TERRA XE , SATURN of PLYMOUTH sharp, auto $13,490' maintenance performed as Seat, leather, DVD system, JOHN ROGIN BUICK recommended. $11,495 Tel: (734) 453-7890 only 16K, one owner, loaded & yellow, loaded & like new, 4WD $9,798 ABS.Ioaded like new $14,890 734-525-0900 (734) 453-7890 SATURN of PLYMOUTH 248-433-9000 like new, auto $14,500 Rare find $23,900 AVIS FORD SATURN of PLYMOUTH CHEVY EQUINOX 2004, $222 (243)355-7515 (734) 453-7890 SATURN of PLYMOUTH SATURN Of PLYMOUTH (734) 453-789D monthly, 60 @ 6.9%. X-TYPE 2004 AWD, Black, Oi'dsmobile PT CRUISER 2003 LIMITED FORD TAURUS SES 2003 (734) 453-7890 DEALER leather, Only $11,495 (734)453-7890 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT Auto, moonroof, CD. loaded. Loaded, 127,000 miles, newer 1-800-586-3518 transmission, black w/ black & ALERO 2002, 4 dr. black,4cyl, RELAY 3 2005 47,000 miles, 5 2007, burgundy, 34K, $14,195 EZ Fin, only $7,950 AVEO LS 2007 auto, 4 dr, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac charcoal interior, $4400/best auto, air $ 6,995. yr/60,000 extended warranty, Volkswagen CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 2004- JOHN ROGIN BUICK blue, only 24K, one owner Bob Jeannotte Pontiac offer. Call: (734) 326-9322 (734) 453-2500 well maintained, clean, silver 05-06 8 to choose, LS. LT, 734-525-0900 $10,900 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac w/custom stripe, new brakes, (734)453-2500 JETTA 6 LS TURBO 2004 4dr 4x4, ail loaded, from $9,950 ' FUSION 2007, (734) 453-2500 rotors, tires & many extras. 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(734) 522-0030 MERCEDES E 320 1999 IMPALA's 04-05 8 to choose, Immaculate inside, white, CD, Boo Jeannotte Pontiac $23,700 Continued AVIS FORD Mini-Van 80,921 miles, V-6, Loaded, low miles, Great car all models, all loaded. From FUSION SE 2606 blaek, 2K air, power leather seats. (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-2500 SATURN of PLYMOUTH Auto, 7 pass, air, rear air, DVD, 8.9%, 60 months $224 $9 950 $16,995 110,000 miles. $7000 or best " JOHN ROGIN BUICK (734) 453-7890 In The third seat, boot rack $6,990 FORD ESCAPE 2002 monthly Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 734-591-2496. G-6 2005 Burgundy, moon $5.998.' DEALER 734-525-0900 VUE 2004 AWD V-6, 3.5, sil­ SATURN ol PLYMOUTH LIBERTY RENEGADE 2006 $13,495 AVIS FORD 1-800-586-3518 (734) 453-2500 ver, 69K. clean, serviced (734) 453-7890 MALIBU 2007 4x4, low miles. $15,495 (248)355-7515 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Brown, Auto, air $12,495 FUSION SEL 2007 $9 990 FORD WINDSTAR SE 2003. Antique/Classic FORD ESCAPE 2005, Limited Leather,loaded $299 per Bill Brown Ford (734) 453-2500 Value priced. $147 per Collector Cars Bob Jeannotte Pontiac SATURN of PLYMOUTH '• SECTION 4WD $15,998 mo.60 months ©4.9% month. 60 Months. 7.9% (734) 522-0030 G-6 20Q6 blue, V6 $14,495 (734) 453-7890 AVIS FORD (734) 453-2500 DEALER DEALER Olds Cutlass Supreme 1976 (248)355-7515 1-800-586-3518 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 1-800-586-3518 New engine, transmission, FORD ESCAPE 2006, 4 cyl, brakes, tires, exhaust, A/C. Mustang 1994 V6.3.8L, auto., (734) 453-2500 GMC SAFARI 2000, 2 tone, Must sell! Asking $5900. Chrysler-Plymouth XLT $13,998 electric blue, California car, Call; (734) 697-0405 LS 2006 black, 22K miles, GRAND AM GT 2Q02 Low auto, 7 passenger, $3,595. AVIS FORD new engine, over drive needs 300C 2005 AWD, Hemi, $19,495 miles, $196 monthly 60 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (248) 355-7515 work. Good Condition! $2500 moonroof, leather, loaded or best offer. 248-496-4267 @6.9% (734) 453-2500 FORD ESCAPE XLS 4 clinder, $13 950 Bill Brown Ford DEALER MUSTANG GT 2006 8K 1-800-586-3516 ~ LENDERS 30 mpg. $14,995 JOHN ROGIN BUICK (734) 522-0030 HANDICAP VANS - USED. CENTURY 2000, sharp, black, 734-525-0900 $20,998 BOUGHT & SOLD. Mini & full TOWN CAR 2002, GRAND AM GT 2005 Coupe, AVAILABLE Bill Brown Ford only $5,495. AVIS FORD size. 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DEALER AVIS FORD THUNDERBIRD 2004 t Pacific AVIS FORD LACROSSE 2005 CXL Silver, 1-800-586-3518 (248) 355-7515 SATURN of PLYMOUTH Ask f or Roy Mevvton (248)355-7515 Coast $2^,998. $15,495 (734) 453-7890 NEDN 2005 AVIS FORD MAZDA 3 S 2005 auto, 2.3 E150 2Q05 12 Psgr, low miles FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Auto, air, $165 monthly, 60 (248) 355-7515 leter, power pkg, bright red, $9,495 2006, 4x4, 67K. white, GRAND PRIX 2007 sedan months, @ 6.9% (734) 453-2500 very clean and short $14,900 white, 33K, $12,995 $15,995 DEALER LACROSSE CXL 2005 Leather SATURN of PLYMOUTH 1-800-586-3518 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac j -SI5,495 STRATUS 20t1fi Fsaniv mm SPORT UTILITY 2000 E250 Cargo Van 2007 Power i Bob Jeannotte Pontiac RXB 2005, 29K b spesc GMC ENVOY 2002 SiV? Waircr.;v $246 RO :

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