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BYDARRELLCLEM shooting and went to STAFF WRITER his father's house in Jackson County, Borisch A Westland man was arraigned said. The detective was Tuesday afternoon on charges of shoot­ with the couple's daugh­ ing and killing his deaf girlfriend while ter when a call came she was in bed at the4home they shared from Catalano's father, on Gloria, near Merriman and Cherry saying the defendant Hill. Catalano was there. Timothy Joseph Catalano, 45, who Borisch said Jackson also is deaf, said through an interpreter County authorities were PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER in Westland District Court that "it was contacted, and they arrested Catalano The statue of the (ate police dog Zeke faces Wayne Road, across from Westland . an accident." and turned him over to Westland But police Sgt. Steve Borisch said police. during Catalano's arraignment that Borisch told Bokos that Catalano the defendant confessed to shooting confessed to the killing during an 44-year-old Tammy Susalla — his girl­ interview with police Sgt. David In hono friend of 24 years — with a 22-caliber Heater. rifle. After Tuesday's arraignment, Heater "He confessed that he did in fact said it was the first time that Catalano shoot the victim in the head with a had characterized the shooting as an ice officers rifle," Borisch told Westland 18th accident. TOt -%^ #*•-• * District Judge C. Charles Bokos. An attorney for Catalano hadn't been Susalla was shot shortly after 1 a.m. named Tuesday. Monday in a three-bedroom ranch The defendant initially asked for a home. She was flown to the University court-appointed lawyer but then indi­ of Hospital, where police Lt. cated through the interpreter that his Daniel Karrick said she died Tuesday mother would be hiring an attorney to morning. represent him. Borisch told Bokos that Catalano As court officers led Catalano from shot Susalla and then woke their 19- the courtroom, he turned and waved. year-old daughter, Jessica, who had Susalla's death marked the sec­ been sleeping in the basement. The ond homicide in as many weeks in daughter's boyfriend also was in the Westland. basement. Just eight days earlier, drywall work­ W% oggone it. What was all the Bokos arraigned the defendant on er Gregory William Dean Jr., 45, was | J| commotion Wednesday first-degree murder and felony fire­ stabbed in the head outside of Country 8#- morning that brought police arms charges and ordered him jailed Court Apartments, on Wildwood north dogs and uniformed officers from without bond. Bokos entered a not- of Ford. 32 communities to the Westland guilty plea and set a Sept. 6 prelimi­ Police said Dean muttered a racial Veterinary Hospital? Dr. Sharon Lawrenchuk commissioned the statue of police dog Zeke. nary hearing to determine whether slur after he was denied a hit off a Had Dr. Sharon Lawrenchuk Catalano should stand trial in Wayne cigarette by 18-year-old defendant — highly regarded, upstanding dogs — especially deceased Zeke, a German shepherd who County Circuit Court. Christopher Long, a Country Court business owner — done something Westland canine Zeke — that have valiantly tracked down many a If convicted as charged, Catalano resident. wrong? received loving care at her Wayne criminal with uniformed partner will spend the rest of his life in prison. Police Sgt. Thad Nelson said Long Hardly. Roadclinic. GrantAllenbeforedyingofkidney Borisch said in court that Susalla was went into his apartment, got a knife Rather, she had made a remark­ Lawrenchuk had a dedication planning to end her relationship with and stabbed Dean as Dean allegedly able gesture to support the police ceremony for a wooden statue of Please see ZEKE, A3 Catalano, and he "was very upset about swung at him. that." Catalano left the scene after the [email protected] 953-2110 arra describes break-in at Civic League as 'devastating'

BY DARRELL CLEM no business being there. It was devastating to information. Barra said he believes that private drives," he said. "I'm trying to save 2,000 hours STAFF WRITER me. It just chipped away at my spirit." passwords will protect what was stored on the worth of work." The theft prompted league officials to imple­ hard drives. Barra urged anyone with the hard drives to Plagued earlier by an embezzling scandal, ment new money-handling procedures at the . The computer monitors weren't stolen. drop them in the mail or to put them in the the Wayne-Ford Civic League has new wor­ facility, located on Wayne Road south of Ford. Barra confirmed that the hard drive informa­ league's mail box. ries following the weekend theft of $1,782 and "New procedures are in place so that cash will tion included bank records, meeting minutes, Lt. Karrick urged anyone with informa­ two computer towers that contain three years not be left in the building overnight," Barra said. letters to community officials and requests for tion to call the Westland Police Department at of stored information, including bank records, Police Lt, Daniel Karrick confirmed that the fund-raising support for various organizations. ¢734) 721-6311 or ¢734) 722-9600. He also said officials said. incident is under investigation. The,league sponsors bingo and other events to anonymous tips for a reward up to $1,000 may "We were looking at turning the corner soon, The stolen $1,782 was earmarked for util­ raise money for programs such as youth sports. be made to Crime Stoppers by calling ¢800) and the corner just got shoved a mile away," ity bills that Barra said are due this week. The Without the computer passwords, Barra said SPEAK-UP ¢773-2587). league President Vic Barra said. money came from the nonprofit league's conces­ he doubts that thieves can retrieve any sensitive The latest incident comes as the league's for­ One or more intruders forced open the sion counter and sports recreation fees for its league information. mer president and vice president are serving league's back doors and then broke into Barra's soccer program, he said. In his opinion, he said, "The minute they three years' probation for pleading no contest locked office sometime between 8:30 p.m. The struggling league now needs help paying unplugged them, they were useless to them. The to allegations they stole between $1,000 and Saturday and 7:30 a.m. Sunday, he said. its utility bills, Barra said, adding that he hopes public's information is protected." $20,000. Authorities had said in court that "They literally took my life out from under me a donor will come forward. Barra pleaded with the intruder or intruders much more money was actually taken from 1999 information-wise," Barra said. "I feel just like The theft of two computer towers could to at least return the hard drives. to 2004. any other homeowner would feel — that their potentially have much broader implications if a "I appeal to the people who took this action private space was invaded by intruders who had hacker is able to tap into three years of stored to at least have the decency to send me the hard dc! [email protected] I (734) 953-2110

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The Visiting Nurse Association $10 fromeac h registration will LaMontagne is the direc­ of has part­ go towards first-place payout tor of Community Work nered with the Detroit Zoo and The tournament Cost is $50 Opportunities, a nonprofit AM 580 Motorciry Favorites to for those registered by Sept. 11, agency that transports physi­ offer seniors age 62 and older, Late registrations will be accept­ cally and emotionally dis­ and one caregiver, free admission ed for an additional $10. Pre- abled individuals to their arid parking to the zoo 10 a.m. to register for the event by sending jobs or community activities. 3 p.m. your full name, address, date of According to LaMontagne, Seniors can also visit the VNA birth and a check or money order, they transport riders from all of Southeast Michigan booth in made payable to The Westland over Wayne County, including the community resource area Jaycees, P.O. Box 85191 Westland, Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, and receive free blood pressure ' MI 48185. Online registration is Westland and Redford. checks and pick up a complimen­ now available at www.westland- The agency lost six of its 19 Bill BRESLER1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tary Consumer's Guide to Home jaycees.org vans when a power line came A total of six passenger vans were destroyed in the Saturday afternoon blaze, which was caused by a downed power line. HealthCare. down during a storm and set Dining to Donate off a blaze Saturday afternoon had been extinguished, were The agency is accepting DTE Energy representatives End of summer People can help a variety of at its Lilley Road office. No one used by 60 people at least five donations. to get to the scene and cut the It's your last chance to soak up Westland organizations by dining was injured in the fire. days a week. While one portion of the active wires. the last days of summer at the at Applebee's at 36475 Warren While five vans were The total program has more down power line lit the vans "By that time, there wasn't Bailey Recreation Center pool Road in Westland. Through its destroyed, a sixth could be sal­ than 260 riders. on fire, another wire landed much left to burn," Rorabacher which closes for the season at 7 Dining to Donate, the restaurant vageable. Three of the vehicles On Monday, CWO used tem­ on the roof of a nearby office said. p.m. Monday, Sept. 3. will donate 20 percent of the bill had specialized equipment. porary vans from its parent building and caused damage. According to its Web site, The Concrete Jungle Skate to the and Motor City Harley "We've tried to use humor to company, Quest Inc., and staff Canton Fire Chief Michael Quest, which also offers a Park also is hosting "Bring a Owners Group to benefit Toys get through this but it's been members drove riders around Rorabacher said the rooftop residential program, "provides Friend Day" noon to 4 psa. for Tots on Sept. 27. Coupons are pretty emotional," LaMontagne in their personal vehicles. fire extinguished itself. support services for persons Friday, Aug. 31. Skaters who required to indicate which orga­ said, adding that at least one "We provided the services as CWO's offices sustained cos­ with special needs to promote bring a friendwil l get in free. nization will receive the dona­ rider was kept away from the best as we could," LaMontagne metic heat damage from the inclusion, maximize indepen­ In addition, The Mike Modano tion. Coupons are available at agency's offices on Monday. said, noting that it may cost as blaze. dence and improve quality of Ice Arena will host "Going Back the Mayors Office or the Bailey "That person (thrives) off of a much as $30,000 to replace Although fire trucks arrived life." to School Skates" 12:30-1:50 p.m Center. routine so this might have been each of the vehicles. "We're at the office just moments To make a donation to CWO, Friday, Aug. 31. too much," she said. hoping and praying we can sal­ after a 9-1-1 call was placed, log onto www.Quest365.org or For more information, call the Golf Outing The vans, which were still vage the sixth one because we Rorabacher said the crew had stop by its offices at 5900 N. Westland Parks and Recreation The Glenn Wrestling Program smoking hours after the fire don't have the money." to wait more than an hour for Lilley, Suite 108. ' Department at (734) 722-7620. will hold its 10th annual golf out­ ing fund-raiser Saturday, Sept Music festival 29, at Warren Valley Golf Course. Bumpers Bar and Grill will The cost is $85 for golf, lunch and hold a Mayhem Music Festival 1. dinner, $65 for golf and lunch Event promotes p.m. to 1 am Sunday, Sept 9, to and $25 for dinner only. Prizes raise money to battle lung cancer. will be awarded for best team There will be more than 15 . score, longest drive and closest to WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD bands performing inside and out­ the pin. KOMETOWNLIFE.COM awareness side at the bar at 8631 Newburgh A raffle also will be held. just south of Joy. There will be a Reservations are due by Sept. $5 cover charge and Happy Hour 15. For reservations or more HOW JO REACH US The Westland Jaycees hearing loss prevention, K-9 prices will be available all day. information, call Judy at (734) Susan Rosiek Jeannie Parent and the Westland Parks and safety, identity theft preven­ For more information, call 634-4595. Executive Editor Retail Sales Manager Recreation Department are tion, poison control, lockdown (734)459-7720.' safety, self defense and more. Plant exchange (734)953-2100 (734)953-2177 teaming up to bring a day of Free movie [email protected] [email protected] safety awareness to Westland The Westland Jaycees are a A plant exchange will be held . residents of all ages. local organization dedicated Seniors and their guests can 10 a.m. to 4 pm Saturday, Sept. Hugh Gallagher Cathy White Safety Day will be held 10 to training young leaders see the movie, Queen, at 1 p.m. 22, at the Westland Historical Managing Editor Retail Advertising Rep. a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. through community service. Friday, Aug. 31, at the Westland Village Park, 857 Wayne Road, . (734) 953-2149 (734) 953-2073 8, at the Bailey Recreation The group has been respon­ senior Friendship Center, 1119 north of Cherry Hill. For more [email protected] [email protected] Center in the civic center sible for such events as the Newburgh, south of Ford. Both information, call Kim Peterson at complex on Ford west of Patriots Day ceremony, the movie and popcorn are free. (734) 591-6506. Sue Mason Wayne Road. Tribute to The Stars, and the Community Editor The event will bring togeth­ Annual Easter Egg Scramble. Rummage sale Marathon bingo (734) 953-2112 er many different facets of the Members also work with Prince of Peace Lutheran The Ladies Auxiliary of [email protected] community with one common other organizations like the Church will hold a tent and VFW Post 3323 is holding a Newsroom (734)953-2104 fax {734)591-7279 purpose: Teaching Westland Women of Westland on events rummage sale 9 am to 4 p.m. marathon bingo noon to 5 p.m. Sports Nightline (734)953-2104 residents and their children such as '50s with a Mission. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the church, Saturday, Sept 8, at the post, Circulation/Customer Service .1-866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) how to protect themselves. For more information on 37775 Palmer, one block west of 1055 S. Wayne Road at Avondale, Classified Advertising 1-800-579-SELL (7355} It is scheduled to include the Westland Jaycees, call Newburgh, Westland. Westland. A second marathon Stranger Danger, car seat (734) 226-0400 or visit the Rent space under the tent for bingo will be held noon to 5 p jn. Display Advertising (734)953-2153 checks, bike and motorcycle group's Web site at www.west- $20 or rent space with our table Saturday, Sept. 22, to benefit To purchase page and photo reprints go to ytww.hometowtlife.coni/oereprints. Safety, KidCare ID, first aid, landjaycees.org. for $35. Inside the church, there youth activities projects. For more information contact 1-866-MPE8. will gently used clothing for the iamiryat$2abag. Patriotic contest Circulation Business Hours/Subscription Rates For further information call VFW Post 3323 and its auxil­ Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mary Rose, at (734) 722-4363 or iaries are sponsoring the annual Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. GREAT LAKES DERMATOLOGY Barb at (734) 722-3233. Voice of Democracy program Sunday 8 a.m. to noon Parish Festival for students in grades 9-12 and If you missed a delivery please call by 6 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Sunday. MICHAEL R. COHEN, D.O. Patriot's Pen Essay contest for Board Certified Dermatologist St. Damian will hold its Parish students in grades 6-8. The Carrier Delivery Mail Delivery Specializing in Diseases Festival Firday-Sunday, Sept. Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Sunday/Thursday Sunday/Thursday 7-9, at the church, 30055 Joy, Patriotic Art Scholarship for stu­ One year .$64.95 One year (in county) $83.95 oftheSMn,Rair&NaHs Westland. There will be games, dents in grades 9-12. 6 Month $34.95 Month $41.95 Invites you to visit and receive inflatable rides,food , beer tent, The topic is "My Role in 3 Month $17.95 3 Month $20.95 the care you deserve. live music, raffles, a casino and Honoring Americas Veterans" for For senior citizen rate, One year (out of county) $108.95 • Skin Cancer • Eczema more. 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Wild told the crowd that police ZEKE dogs investigate 500 cases a FROM PAGE A1 year in Westland alone, sniffing out drugs and rounding up sus­ failure Sept. 24,2002. Zeke pects for a variety of crimes. was 6% years old. "To say that's hard work "I still miss him," Allen said would be an understatement," before the ceremony started. Wild said. Even though he now has a Westland City Council new canine partner, Drago, President Charles Pickering Allen still wears a necklace recalled attending a 2002 with a locket containing ashes memorial service for Zeke that from Zeke's cremated remains. drew police dogs and officers Police dogs and officers from some 40 departments. from Westland, Garden City, He called it one of the most Redford, Canton, Plymouth emotional services he has ever Township, Farmington Hills, attended. Wayne and many other com­ Terry Foley, owner of the K-9 munities formed a large row in Academy training facility in front of the veterinary hospital Wayne, commended police offi­ to pay their respects to Zeke. cers for their work with canine "This truly is a brotherhood," partners, saying they make per­ Westland Police Chief James sonal sacrifices to do their jobs. Ridener said, addressing the "Alot of them pass up promo­ crowd. tions to handle a dog," he said. Zeke's statue faces Wayne Back in June, Allen had Road and stands tall, in a show sprinkled some of Zeke's of protection for Westland. remains in a concrete base that Authorities praised supports the statue. Lawrenchuk for her decision to "I'm very honored," Allen erect a statue to honor police said. "Zeke would be honored dogs. and humbled, too. I think he She hired Chesterfield wood did a very good job of taking carver Milan Emil Szkipala, care of the police officers and who created his work in June the citizens of Westland. This is using a chainsaw and a picture an honor for hira." ofZeke. BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Westland Mayor William dciemiahometowniife.com | (734) 953-2110 Officers and their canine partners gather for the dedication of the wood sculpture of Zeke, who died in 2002. City receives ACS award City completes 2nd round

Westland has been awarded goals: Soranno said. the 2007 Five-Star Investor • Patient navigation, or Relay for Life, the single of mosquito abatement Award by the American Cancer making cancer service infor­ largest event for the American Society for its strides in well­ mation available to employees. Cancer Society in Westland, ness, volunteerism and active • Employee Wellness, or raised more than $101,000 this The Westland Department of businesses and the general that are wooded or difficult to awareness. offering insurance coverage for year, alone. Public Service has successfully public: reach. The annual award recognizes cancer-related screenings. Next year's Relay is sched­ completed its second and final • Bactimos briquettes, also In an'effort to provide a work sites that are active in • Relay for Life, a 24-hour uled for May 31 and June 1 in round of this year's mosquito known as "mosquito dunks," savings to residents, these fighting cancer on multiple event in which teams raise Westland's Jaycee Park. abatement program. which are primarily used in products are offered at cost. fronts through the ACS's work­ money and participate in a ' The American Cancer The program includes treat­ birdbaths, gutters, small ditch­ For rate information, call ¢734) place solutions program. community event. Society is the nationwide ing 11,000 catch basins and es, ponds, septic fields or any 467-3242. Mayor William Wild • Volunteerism, in which the community-based voluntary areas such as retention ponds. small area up to 100 square Moreover, city officials accepted the award from ACS city had over 100 hours of ser­ health organization dedicated The first round was completed feet to eliminate mosquitoes. advised residents and business representative Holly Soranno vice within the last year. to cancer research, education, in May. • VectolexWSP biological owners to consider an addi­ at Monday's Westland City "I'm fortunate to work with advocacy, and service. More In a prepared statement, larvicide water-soluble pouch­ tional line of defense by empty­ Council meeting. a community that is so pas­ information may be obtained Mayor William Wild called the es, which eliminate mosquito ing and changing the water in The city won the award by sionate about becoming one by visiting their Web site, www. program an important step to growth in catch basins, storm bird baths, fountains, wading accomplishing the following step closer to finding a cure," cancer.org. protect public health, due to drainage systems, and other pools, rain barrels, and potted the West Nile Virus. medium size areas that hold or plant trays at least once a week. In addition, DPS offers the retain water. Keeping swimming pools YOUTH ASSISTANCE following items for purchase • AltosidXR extended treated and circulating and to condominium associations, residual briquettes, which rain gutters unclogged is also apartment managers, local are used to treat larger areas recommended. The Westland Youth explain the programs ser­ Work Service. Assistance Program is at 36701 vices to the youth and parents H Jail/prison tour. Ford Road in an addition to the (guardians), and to offer them • Team Adventure Challenge. Westland Police Department. the opportunity to discuss their • Mentoring. The separate glass entrance fac­ concerns and to ask questions. • Karate. ing City Hall and comfortable All information discussed is • Counseling. waiting area allows for private, confidential. All services are Parents are required to par­ professional, environment to free to Westland residents. ticipate in a Parenting Skills assist families in Westland. If the assessment determines and Support Group. Westland youth ages 7 that a youth is appropriate for For more information, call Webkinz , through 16 are referred to Youth Youth Assistance, the following Executive Director Paul Motz or Assistance by the police, courts, services may be required for the Deputy Director Michele Bracy schools, parents and other agen­ youth: at ¢734)467-7904. Office hours cies. • Life Choices classes. are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday- Once referred, an intake • Drug screens. Friday. Evening appointments mdt horn tktlmk appointment is scheduled to • Supervised Community are available by request. Livonia Specials LeBlanc shows support for Charlie's Bi 734-524-1000 Valid in State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, Subcommittee chair, State Police employer from firing "or punish­ Store Hours: Livonia D-Westland, has joined the state and Military and Veterans Affairs. ing any employee who requests or M-F 8:30-8, Only! House in passing a plan to protect " 'Charlie's Bill' shows Michigan's takes the leave. 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Blue Care Network of Michigan is a nonprofit corporation and independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, August 30,2007 www.tiometowniife.com (WGc) A5 6 hopefuls vie for Miss County Two Westland women graduate school education. The leadership skills I have gained are among a group of young first runner-up will receive a from this experience will help women vying for the Miss $250 scholarship arid the sec­ me as I continue pursuing my Wayne County crown. ond runner-up will receive a undergraduate degree in public Ashlee Baracy and Joy Jano $150 scholarship. relations at Eastern Michigan will join Christina Hastie of Each non-finalist will University." Dearborn, Nicole Blaszczyk receive a $100 scholarship. "Miss Wayne County will of Novi, Jessica Wells of The People's Choice winner, not only serve as a role model Belleville, Julienne Kobylasz voted on by the audience, also for young women and as an of Flat Rock in competing in will receive a cash scholarship. ambassador for the Miss the 17th annual Miss Wayne Special Award winners - over­ America Organization, she County Competition at 4:30 all talent, overall swimsuit, will alsq'urge girls and young p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at non-finalist talent, and Miss women to develop their leader­ Livonia Churchill High School, Congeniality - will be recog­ ship skills and to take an active 8900 Newburgh, north of Joy. nized during the competition. role in their communities," said Miss Wayne County During her year of service, Sigro. Organization Executive Miss Wayne County will travel Established in 1991, the Miss Director Sheila Sigro said she across the county, speaking to Wayne County Scholarship is impressed with the caliber of government officials, business Organization provides oppor­ this year's contestants. leaders, community groups and tunities for young women "We are very pleased with all types of citizens about her to achieve their personal the number of intelligent, platform issue and encourag­ and professional ambitions. ambitious and talented young ing them to become involved Contestants also participate in women who have entered the in her cause. She will also be community service activities competition," Sigro said. "With eligible to compete for the Miss and develop leadership skills the number of outstanding Michigan title in Muskegon in that help them excel in their contestants, it will be a chal­ June. chosen career and life goals. lenging task for the judges to Joy Jano (from left) and Ashlee Baracy of Westland, Christina Hastie of Dearborn, Nicole Blaszczyk of Novi, Jessica "I have truly enjoyed my Winners of the annual Miss choose the next Miss Wayne Wells of Belleville, Julienne Kobylasz of Flat Rock will compete for the honor to replace current Miss Wayne County year of service as Miss Wayne Wayne County Competition Cqunty." Alicia Jaros (seated) in the Sept. 8 pageant. County 2006 and am proud to are eligible to compete jn thel . Contestants will compete have traveled Wayne County Miss Michigan Gqmpetitionw in five phases of competition, (35 percent), evening wear (20 contestant will also discuss her The winner of the Miss and the stlte of Michigan, ' Four Miss Wayne Counties including interview (25 per­ percent) and on-stage question chosen platform, a social com­ Wayne County Competition raising awareness for the spe­ have captured the title of Miss cent), lifestyle and fitness in (5 percent). munity issue of concern to her­ will be awarded $750 in schol­ cial needs community," Alicia Michigan and have gone on to swimsuit (15 percent), talent During the competition, each self and our society at large. arship funds for her college or Jaros said. "I know that the compete at Miss America. Buy cotton and get $20 gift check at mal with jeans," said Paula G. Unbelievable Phones and Cotton Incorporated are Rosario, Cotton Incorporated's sponsoring a Back-to-School vice president for consumer cotton promotion which offers marketing - strategic alli­ shoppers the opportunity to get ances. "Americans, especially a $20 gift cheek good towards teens, have a true love affair their next cotton purchase with jeans, and this promotion at the cotton retailer of their speaks to them at their favor­ choice. ite place to hang out and shop Shoppers choosing to take - the mall. advantage of this promotion "This Back-to-School promo­ simply need to present receipts tion will encourage consumers from cotton merchandise to think about cotton and iden­ ptirchaSes made between tify with it more directly." 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Dr. Kashanda Brown of pendent, acute Westland has joined the medi­ care, 330-bed cal staff at Botsford Hospital. community A member of the American hospital in Osteopathic Association, Farmington the Michigan Osteopathic Hills, is Association, the American nationally recognized for College of Osteopathic Family $149.99 2-year price Physicians and the American quality, safety 1 2-year price Academy of Family Physicians, Brown and medical -$50.00 Mail-in Rebate -$50.00 Maii-in Rebate Brown practices at Pembroke education pro­ Primary Care in Livonia. grams. It received the 2005 She received her medical Solucient 100 Top Hospitals: A!! with new 2-year activation. education from Michigan Performance Improvement

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Listings for the Community Calendar friendship, while enjoying opportunities Downriver area and complete a 55-hour teaching public speaking in a friendly can .be submitted by e-mail at sma- to develop leadership skills. Girl Scouting training program. Call (734) 416-1111, Ext. and supportive atmosphere. The club [email protected]. They also builds girls of courage, confidence, and 223. meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday Cozy Corner can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 character, who make the world a better Drivers Family Dining, 35111W. Michigan Ave. at Schoolcraft, Livonia 48-150, or faxed to place. Girl Scouts of also is Volunteer drivers are needed to trans­ Wayne Road, Wayne. For more informa- her attention at fax at (734) 591-7279. For looking for volunteers who want to make port area residents to meetings of the ' tion, call Vicki Brannon at (734) 467-7224 more information, call (734) 953-2112. a difference in girls' lives. Call (313) 972- Western Wayne Parkinson's Disease or Curt Gottlieb at (734} 525-8445. GIRL (4475) or visit www.gsofmd.org. Support Group. The meetings take Democratic Club UPCOMING EVENTS Explore Girl Scouting place 7-9 p.m. on the second Thursday The Garden City Democratic Club Rummage sale Girls ages 5-17 can discover how much of the month in the Livonia Senior meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will Girl Scouts has to offer all. Scouting isn't Center, Farmington Road south of Five the month (September through June) hold a tent and rummage sale 9 a.m, just about camping and cookies any­ Mile. Drivers' may be offered a stipend. in Room 5 of the Maplewood Center, to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the more. Girls learn a lot about themselves Parkinson's patients, caregivers and oth­ Maplewood west of Merriman. For more church, 37775 Palmer, one block west of and the world around them, form lasting ers may attend the meetings. Call (734) information, call Billy Pate at (734) 427- Newburgh, Westland. Rent space under friendships, become more confident, 459-0216 or (734) 421-4208. 2344. the tent for $20 or rent space with our independent, helpful and resourceful, VNA Hospice Citizens for Peace table for $35. Inside the church, there . Through Girl Scouting, girls learn the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Citizens for Peace meets at 7 p.m. on the will gently used clothing for the family importance of community service and Michigan's (VNA) hospice program needs second Tuesday of each month at Unity at $2 a bag. Call Mary Rose, at (734) 722- challenge themselves and develop value volunteers to comfort and support. of Livonia Church on Five Mile, between 4363 or Barb at (734) 722-3233. systems they use the rest of their lives. Wish you were here patients at the end of life. Volunteers Middlebeit and Inkster. The group is ded­ Pancake breakfast Call the Girl Scouts of the Huron Valley The Taylor family - Colin (from left), Jack, Amanda, Cassie, Shelby can provide companionship, write a icated to working for creation of a U.S. The 2007 Wayne Wheelfest Pancake Council at (800) 49-SCOUT (497-2688.} and Brandy - chose Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom to pose for memoir, provide respite for family or Department of Peace. All are weicome. Breakfast wiil be held 9 a.m. to noon Wish You Were Here. Joining them was "a strange one-eyed tourist." work as office support. A free 18-hour Colleen Mills, (734) 425-0079. Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Wayne Senior CRAFT SHOWS The Garden City residents were on vacation 'at Walt Disney World training program is provided at the VNA Suburban GOP Women's Club - Center, Corner of Sims and Wayne Road Knights of Columbus last month. If you take a trip or go on vacation, take a photo with headquarters, 25900 Greenfield Road, The Suburban Republican Women's Club

in Wayne. The cost is $5 for adults, $4;. Crafters are needed for a craft show 9 your Observer and send it to Sue Mason, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, ' Suite 600. Registration is required. (248) wiil host immigration attorney Kathleen for seniors and S3 for children ages 5-12. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the ' Ml. 48256. Be sure to identify everyone in the photo and include 967-8361 or visit www.vna.org. Poppenger answering questions on Proceeds to benefit the Wayne Memorial Garden City Knights of Coiumbus Hall, information about where it was taken. Seasons Hospice America's problems with illegal immigra­ High School cheerleaders. 30759 Ford, For information, call Linda at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care is tion at a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 5KRun (734)422-0373. looking for volunteers to provide com­ Feb. 22, at the Pick-A-Bone Restaurant, The Kirby 5K run wiil be held at 10 a.m. St. Theodore St. Edith Menopause & More panionship to patients dealing with life 30325 Six Mile Road in Livonia. Cost is Saturday, Sept. 8, in Willow Metropark Tables are available for the fall craft Crafters are needed for the St. Edith Fall A Menopause S More support group limiting iliness. No speciai skills, other $18. For reservations and menu choice, in Belleville, for more information, call show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, Craft Show, set for Saturday, Nov. 10, at • for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first than objectivity and compassion, are cail (248) 320-5473. Visitors and guests (313)292-5922. at St. Theodore Church, 8200 H, Wayne the St. Edith School. Hours will be 9 a.m. Wednesday of the month in Classroom needed. Training provided. Volunteers , welcome. Health classes Road, Westland. Table rental is $25. For to 4 p.m. To apply, call Dawn at (734) 2 of the west addition of the Marian are matched'with patients in their own MOMS club Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, holistic physician more information, cali Mary at (734)' 420-6959 or Michelle at (734) 591-7773. Women Center of St. Mary Mercy community. For more information please MOMS Club, a1 non-profit support group, and clinical nutritionist will present the 425-4421 or Eunice at (734) 261-8357. Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. No call Ruth at (800) 370-8592. welcomes all western Wayne County class Beat Stress - Be Happy! 7-9 p.m. Ss. Simon and Jude registration is necessary, and the group Literacy Council stay-at-home mothers, offering children Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Civic Center Library, Crafters are needed for a fall arts and Friendship Center is free of charge. Call (734) 655-1100. The Community Literacy Council (CLC) is activities, weekly age-appropriate play 32777 Five Mile, Livonia. The class wiil crafts show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, The Senior Resources Department Fibromyalgia looking for volunteer tutors in Western groups, and family get-togethers. MOMS teach participants how to avoid becom­ Sept. 29, at Ss. Simon and Jude Parish, (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, The Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and CFS Wayne County to help adults improve Club also performs service projects that ing overwhelmed with stress. Learn how On Palmer east of Venoy, Westland. Westland, offers a variety of programs Association Support Group meets 1-3 their reading, writing and communica­ benefit needy children in our commu­ the body deals with stress and when the Rentals are $25 for an 8-foot table and for older adults. The Web site www. p.m. the first Thursday of each month tion skiils. The CLC will provide training nity. For more details, call Birthe, (734) body is heading toward stress burnout. $40 for two 8-foot tables by Aug. 31, and ci.westland.mi.us offers more informa­ at Merriman Road Baptist Church on to interested volunteers: Previous 458-8143 or Kimberly at (248)231-6120. Learn what to do to help increase your $30 and $50 respectively after that date. tion. Call (734) 722-7632. Merriman south of Ford. There are guest experience or a bachelor's degree is not Vietnam Vets ability to handle stress through diet, Eiectricity also is available on a first Oyer Center speakers and discussion on a variety required, The council will provide free The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Veterans nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes. come- first served basis. For applica­ The Wayne-Westland school district's of topics. There is no membership fee, training and materials, and then match. of America, Chapter 528, meet at 7:30 • Fischer also will present "Is It Really tions or more information, call (734) Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi­ however a smafl donation is greatly you with an adult student in your area. p.m. the second Monday of every month Your Thyroid?" 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 516-7520 or (734) 721-4867. ties Monday-Thursday at the center, appreciated. For additional information, Call (734)416-4906 for more informa­ at the Plymouth VFW Post 6695, on at Alfred Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Sts. Peter & Paul on Marquette between Wayne and call Lucy Rowley at (734) 462-1768. tion, S. Mill Street, just north of Ann Arbor Road, Livonia. Are you suffering with Crafters are needed for the 19th annual Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior Counterpoint Heartland Hospice Road. If you served in the U.S. military cold hands/feet, stubborn weight gain, arts and crafts show that will be held Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, Counterpoint Shelter and Crisis Center Heartland Hospice is looking for caring between 1964 and 1975, even, if not, unwanted pain, mood swings? Learn Saturday, Nov. 17,in the hall of Sts. crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.; offers free counseling and respite and dedicated peopie with an interest "in country" (combat zone.) you are the hidden reasons behind these health Peter & Paul Church, 750 N. Beech Daly, Wednesdays, kitchen'band, 10 a.m., bingo services for.people ages 10-17 and their in serving terminally ill patients and still eligible to become a member. Visit concerns. Learn the thyroid's link to Dearborn Heights. For more information, at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, arts, families. For more information, call (734) their families in Washtenaw, western the Web site at www.mihometown. heart health, digestive issues, emo­ call Deb at (248) 946-0173 or Virginia t crafts at 9:30 a.m. 563-5005.' Wayne, Monroe and Livingston counties. com/oe/PlymouthCantonVVA for more tional stress and more. There is help the (734)522-9653. Senior fitness Toughlove Volunteers provide a variety of services information. natural way. Help your body get back Franklin High Seniors can get in shape through some A Toughlove support group meets 7:30- including companionship, light house­ In Harmony on track with safe, natural, effective Those who make hand-made crafts or programs offered at the Maplewood 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Northwest Wayne keeping, errand running, grief support The Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop alternatives. Both workshop are free of fine art are invited to participate in the Center. The Senior Fitness Room is Skill Center, Ann Arbor Trail between and clerical services. For more informa­ Harmony Society meets at 7:30 charge. Seating is limited seating, so res­ juried Franklin High School Craft Show open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 Merriman and Farmington roads. tion, contact volunteer coordinator p.m. Tuesdays at Kirk of Our Savior ervations required Call (734) 756-6904 from 10 a.m, to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 Newcomers welcome. Call (734) 261-7880 Candice Jones, (888) 973-1145. Presbyterian Church, 36660 Cherry to make a reservation. 17. Money raised goes to the athletic p.m. Sunday. Annual membership is $50 or (248) 380-7748. Hill, west of Wayne Road, Westland. Youth Philharmonic department at FHS. For information, per year or $1 for a daily pass. Aerobic Gentlemen interested in the chapter's The Livonia Youth Philharmonic will hold contact Julie Culp, (734) 522-0039. classes are held 8:45-9:45 a.m. Tuesday VOLUNTEERS St. Damian • Renaissance Chorus or who enjoy guar-. fall auditions for students age 5 to 18 St. Michael's . and Thursday. Karmanos institute St. Damian Catholic School at 29891 Joy, tetting can call membership chairman , from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. The Women's Guild of St. Michael 1 The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Westland, is accepting enrollment for the Bob Wolf at (734) 421-1652, or attend a 15, at Churchill High School. Students Catholic Church, on Hubbard at Institute needs volunteers to transport 2007-2008 school year. St. Damian offers rehearsal. should have at least six months experi­ Plymouth in Livonia, invites all area Advocacy group cancer patients to mammogram and preschool for 3-4-year-olds and full day Veteran's Haven ence with their instrument. For more crafters to participate in their annual The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the doctor appointments in metropolitan kindergarten through grade 8. For more Veteran's Haven operates a car, boat, information or to make an appointment, Craft Fair and Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy Detroit. Drivers are needed for Macomb information or to schedule a tour, call camper and real estate-donation pro­ call (734) 464-8704. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in the cafeteria of group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third and Oakland counties, Dearborn and (734) 427-1680 or check out the school's gram. Donations are tax-deductibie. For Girl Scouts St. Michael's School. Tables are available Thursday of the month at St. John's Detroit Volunteers niust be at least 18. Web site at www.stdamian.com. information, cali (734) 728-0527. Food Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit welcomes for rent at $25 per each 8-foot tables Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Road, at Mileage reimbursement is provided. Cali Academic Pathways is distributed to veterans once a month girls ages 5-17 to discover fun and (734) 261-1455, Ext. 200. Bayview, Westland. Call (734) 362-8825. (800) KARMANOS to volunteer. Academic Pathways Cooperative throughout the month and there is a Substance abuse support First Step Preschool wiil present THE READ CARPET supplemental food program 9 a.m. to A SAFE PLACE meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays First Step, which has been active in annual dinner auction 7 p.m. Friday, noon Wednesdays. The Veteran Haven's in the Fellowship Hall at Merriman Road the effort to end domestic violence Nov. 2, at the Livonia Marriott at the Outreach Center 4924 S. Wayne Road two CITY OF WESTLAND Baptist Church, 2055 Merriman, Garden and sexual assault in western Wayne Laurel Park Mali. Enjoy cocktails and blocks south, of Annapolis in Wayne. Any City. A SAFE PLACE is based on the County and Downriver communities a gourmet strolling dinner, catered by honorably discharged Veteran that is in INVITATION TO BID Alcoholics for Christ program. For more for more than 20 years, is looking for Sweet Lorraine's Chef, while pursuing need or homeless and wants a better information, call Russ Weathers at (734) volunteers. Interested people must be at the silent auction tables.Stay late for live quality of life can call (734) 728-0527. 422-1995. least 18, willing and able to travel to the entertainment and dancing. Portion of Silver Strings Dulcimer Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland the proceeds will benefit the Michigan Musicians and listeners are welcome Purchasing Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185, on or before September 6, 2007,. 10:30 AM local time at which time bids Dyslexia Institute. For more information, to stop by and visit a traditional music will be publicly opened and read aloud. call (734) 261-540, by e-mail at candks- jam 7-9 p.m. the first and third Thursday ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS [email protected] or on the Web at of the month at Good Hope Lutheran INSTALL A NEW FOUNDATION UNDER THE NORTH WINQ CITY OF WESTLAND www.academicpathwayspreschool.com. Church, 28680 Cherry Hill, Garden City, OF THE HISTORICAL HOME AT 857 N. WAYNE RD., WESTLAND, MI Acoustic instruments include hammered 48185. and mountain dulcimer, guitar, banjo, Sealed proposals for the City of Westland, JC Park & Modano OKANIZMONS Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained Arena Resurfacing Project, • will be received by the City of Friends of Eloise fiddle, harmonica, concertina, autoharp, from the Purchasing Office at (734) 467-3204. Proposals must be Westland, at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 36601 Ford Road, The Friends of Eioise group meets 6 p.m. recorder, pennywhistle, ukulele and submitted by the time stated above or they will be returned. The Westland, MI until 10:30 p.m., local time on September 12, 2007 the third Tuesday of the month in the upright bass. Call (734) 482-2902 or City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. (No exceptions will be made) at which time and place all bids will dining room of the Kay Beard Building, check out the Web site at http://geoci- be publicly opened and read. on Michigan between Middlebeit and ties.com/ssdsociety. Dwayne R. Harrigan Merriman. All are weicome. For informa­ Garden City Kiwanis Controller Description of Work: Publish; August 30, 2007 tion, cali Jo Johnson, (734) 522-3918. The Garden City Kiwanis Club meets OEW552974-a<3 The approximate quantities of major items of work involved in the project are as follows: Toastmasters for lunch at 12:15 p.m. each Thursday at The Westland Easy Talkers Toastmasters Amantea's Restaurant, 32777 Warren. ( Club can help people overcome their Guests and potential new members are THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF RESURFACING APPROXIMATELY• 6,000 CITY OF WESTLAND SQUARE YARDS OF EXISTING CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND 4,500 fear of speaking in front of people by always welcome. SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES SQUARE ' YARDS OF EXISTING ASPHALT PAVEMENT, WEDGING, MTG. 16 8/20/07 STRUCTURE ADJUSTMENTS AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION AND OTHER RELATED WORK. Presiding: President Pickering GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Present: Godbout, Graunstadt,- Johnson, Kehrer, Reeves, Contract Documents on File 6000 MIDDLEBEIT Stottlemyer Contract Documents may be examined at the City of Westland GARDEN CITY, MI 48135 212-Approved minutes of 8/20/07. Engineering Division Offices, 37095 Marquette, Westland, MI The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be -Approved req. Jaycees Haunted House, 10/12,10/13 10/20 & 10/24- 48185; Dodge Reports, 21415 Civic Center Drive, Suite 115, 30/07, weekdays 7-10 p.m., weekends 7-midnight, P & R pkg. lot. sold at public auction on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. Southfield, MI 48076 and the Construction Association of Michigan The auction is to be held at Westland Car Care Towing, 6375 Hix -Approved bid CPR Conn, of North America, LLC, nine Plan Room at 43636 Woodward Avenue, Bioomfield Hills, MI 48302. defibrillators, amt. $16,875.00. Rd., Westland, MI 48185. -Approved new Westland Hist. Village Park sign, Cal Signs, total Contract Documents may be obtained at the City of Westland Please Note: The bidding will start at the towing and storage amt. $8,438.00. - Engineering Division Offices. A non-refundable charge of Twenty -Introduced Budget Amend. 2008-01, Gen. Fund, $16,875.00. charges. Dollars ($20.00), check only, payable to the City of Westland will be -Waived procedure, declared emergency, to allow Intro. & Adopt, of required for each set of Contract documents. Contract Documents YEAR & MAKE STYLE VIN# Budget Amend. 2008-01, Gen. Fund, $18,675.00. will be available beginning Tuesday, September 4,2007. 1997 BUICK 4DR 1G4HP52K9VH580704 -Adopted Budget Amend. 2008-01, Gen. Fund $18,675.00. 1988 CHEVROLET PU 2GCDC14K6J1163686 213-Approved req. Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Each proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked with 2000 CHEVY LUMINA 4DR 2G1WL52J6Y1190450 Church, to remove Santorini Catering Co. from Class C. the Name of Bidder and shall be plainly marked on the lower front 1997 GMC SAFARI VA 1GKDM19W1VB529959 215-Approved Rev. Site Plan comm. ctr. #032-02-0562-300, 0568- left hand corner "JC Park & Modano Arena Resurfacing 1995 CHEVROLET PU 1GCCS1447SK101280 000, 0571-000, 0575-000, 0581-000, & 032-99-0002-000, w. side Project". Proposals must be addressed to the Purchasing Agent of 1992 CHEVROLET PU 1GCEC14KXNE179771 Wayne Rd., n. of Ford Rd. the City of Westland and delivered to the Purchasing Agent's office 1992 OLDSMOBILE 4DR 1G3HN53L1NH363214 216-Approved Spec. Land Use Gabriel's Cheesesteak Hoagies Rest., on or before the time specified above. No exceptions will be made. 1994 CHRYSLER 4DR 2C3&L56F0RH333962 #045-99-0004-001, s. side Ford Rd., w. side of Wayne Rd. 2004 CHEVROLET 4DR 1G1JC52F347152712 217-Approved Spec. Land Use Beaner's Gourmet Coffee Shop, #028- Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's 1990 FORD SW 1FMCA11U3LZB56269 01-0023-000, 0024-001, 0025-001 & 0025-002, n. side Ford Rd., w. of check or bid bond in the amount of five* percent (5%) of the Bid, 1987 FORD LTD 4DR 2FABP74F6HX101722 Newburgh Rd. payable without condition to the City of Westland, as security for 1987 FORD TAURUS 4DR 1FABP52U9HG265493 218-Approved Spec. Land Use Tim Horton's Restaurant w/drive- acceptance of the Contract. 1996 FORD T-BIRD 2DR 1FALP624XTH126261 thru, #062-99-0008-703, e. side Wayne Rd., s. of Cherry Hill. 1985 PONTIAC 2DR 2G2GP37H1F2239902 219-Approved Land Div., #058-05-0048-301 & 058-99-0010-003, w. No Bid may be withdrawn for at least ninety (90) days after the 1999 LINCOLN SW 5LMRU27A1XU38489 side of scheduled closing time for receiving Bids. 1973 LINCOLN 2DR 3Y89A8942534 Fischer Dr., s. of Cherry Hill Rd, e, of Newburgh Rd. 1998 LINCOLN 4DR 1LNFM82W4WY709101 221-Designated J. Godbout as Council Del. MML Conf. 9/18-20/07. The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, 1990 MERCURY 2 DR. 1MEPM6043LH611251 223-Designated M. Kehrer as Council Alt. Del. MML Conf. 9/18-20/ and to waive informalities in bidding, or to accept any Bid it may 1995 PONTIAC 2DR 1G2NW15M6SC754080 07. deem in the best interest of the City. 1991 PONTIAC 4DR 1G2NG54U0MC649768 224-Approved Checklist Activity: $5,335,940.41 and Prepaid: 1998 PONTIAC 4DR 1G2NE52MOWM508964 $5,538,625.60. Bonding companies must be listed in the "Department of Treasury's 2004 PONTIAC GR PRIX 4DR 2G2WP522741277504 Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Federal Register of Approved Sureties Listing". 1985 HONDA ELITE MOPED UNKNOWN Minutes available at the Clerk's office. 2003 YAMAHA MC JYARJ06E23A005458 2003 KIA SEDONA SW KNUP131636465309 Mr. Dwayne Harrigan 1992 SATURN 4DR 1G8ZH5495NZ269291 Charles W. Pickering Eileen DeHart Purchasing Agent 2000 SATURN SL2 4DR 1G8ZJ5276YZ132158 Council President City Clerk City of Westland 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR 4T1BE32K25U043602

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BY REBECCA JONES STAFF WRITER Elementary to have a carica­ ture artist draw their pictures. With the start of classes Between 5,000 and 7,000 just days away, thousands of people showed up for the event, students can't get enough of said Patrick Derrig, the mall's a fictitious high school where marketing director. everyone sings catchy tunes Many of them dressed for the and shuns stereotypes. occasion. At Laurel Park Place on Kennedy Elementary sec­ Tuesday, Livonia Public ond-grader Kylie Vinitski wore Schools celebrated the dawn­ a shirt that said "I (heart) ing of the new school year with Troy," referring to the charac­ a "High School Musical" party ter Troy Bolton. She picked up theme. the shirt at the stage version of Drew Seeley, a singer from "High School Musical" with her the original Disney movie, mom and sister. made a guest appearance and "High School Musical" on ice -?-_'°-"'t:7ieS Arw« LinrsieO* signed autographs. Students is in the works. also took their turn at the "I want there to be a 'High mike, singing karaoke numbers School Musical 3,'" said Taylor from th*1 movie. resident Ba*rlie Kirk a third- Creative and Performing grader who wore a shirt with Arts students performed the Seeley's picture on it that she musical this winter. picked up at the "High School Brittany Harris, a junior Musical" concert in January. who played one of the Wildcat Having met the actor face-to- cheerleaders, and castmates face, Kirk confirmed that he is Sarah Babinski, Madelyn cute. Prebola and John Argue Frost Middle School eighth- couldn't help but dance along grader Chad Maura sang kara­ to songs they knew so well. oke to "Getcha Head in the "I think it's a good way to get Game." He's "kind of" excited La-Z-Boy® RecSiners • Sofas • people involved," Harris said of for the start of the school year. LPS' welcome back party. "It's "My friends — I want to see Is • Designer Chairs • going to be a good year." them again," he said. "I have a Students from high school riew locker. I have speech and to preschool, and from cities drama this year, so I'm kind of like Novi, Taylor and Dearborn excited." joined in the fun. Activities Maura wants to be a singer included dance instruction, and actor himself and is con­ face painting and double- sidering getting involved in the Dutch jump roping. CAPA program when he gets to It wasn't the first "High high school. School Musical" party Jessica Donna McDowell, the dis­ and Jenna Smith of Livonia trict administrator who helped have been to this summer. organize the event, said it was When "High School Musical 2" a success "It's so fun because played on TV a few weeks ago, everyone had a chance to see the sisters had friends over. people before the school year On Tuesday, they stood in began." INCREDIBLE SAVINGS line with Jessica and Emily Wagner from Coolidge [email protected] | (734) 953-2054 ON GENUINE

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State's job losses ^ 1 •'. -r\N.^'.-Vto dampen Labor Day ctfcv-i w^r ;.''^vv Thousands of Michiganders will break out their walking shoes Monday and follow the governor across the Mackinac Bridge. Typically, between 50,000 and 65,000 people take BAN SMOKING? il* rikijC. part in the annual Labor Day event, where participants walk across the five-mile span that connects Michigan's two pen­ insulas. The Mackinac Bridge Walk, which has taken place on Labor Day since 1958, is a distinctive Michigan tradition that offers a unique perspective of our state. There may be no other view in Michigan as grand as the one from atop the bridge, looking out across beautiful Lakes Huron and "TO. Michigan, with Mackinac Island dominating the eastern horizon. But it won't just be the majestic view the governor and -¾ the rest of the participants will be there to celebrate. They will also recognize the importance of Labor Day, which in Michigan has always been a big deal because of the state's long history of organized labor. In fact, the national holiday, which dates back to 1882, has generally been associated with unions and "Big Labor." .J- These are not the best of times for organized labor. In this climate of outsourcing and consolidation, Michigan has been shedding manufacturing jobs at an alarming rate. But it isn't just factory jobs we are losing. Recent numbers released by the Department of Labor and Economic Growth indicate the state has lost 9 percent of its total jobs since June 2000. Manufacturing jobs account for more than half of the total — nearly 300,000 lost jobs since 2000, which is a staggering statistic. Losing these jobs, which provided the backbone of middle class forgenerations , has had a trickle-down effect, and other LETTERS sectors of the job market have also been impacted, including Special treatment the past 87 years. testing marks a major retreat from fair­ plenty of white-collar positions. In feet, the total number of This year, we've witnessed a number of ness, from accuracy, from quality and people working in Michigan is now only about 4.2 million While more than 300 homes are in remarkable milestones for women. For from equity.". —- the lowest total since July 1995, according to the Senate foreclosure, more than 700 are vacant the first time, a female has been elected The problems with NCLB are far deep­ Fiscal Agency. The state has experienced six consecutive in the city of Westland, the preferred Speaker of the House of Representatives, er than the simplistic notion that "it can years of job loss, a trend that is expected to continue through employees in this city government con­ and a major contender for the 2008 be fixed with more funding" suggests. 2007- tinue to enjoy a "cash cow" called optical Presidential election is a woman. And of Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. And these job losses have impacted everything from public reimbursement. In the year 2004, two course, Governor Granholm is the first Constitution states very clearly that school funding to the real estate market — Michigan is now employees were reimbursed $764.46; woman governor of Michigan. public education is a state, not a federal one of the leading states in home foreclosures. in year 2005, three employees were These achievements, however, do not responsibility. Policymaking must hap­ Despite this grim reality, politicians in Lansing have con­ reimbursed $1,002.05; year 2006, two mark the end of our journey. In com­ pen at the local level, not in Washington, tinued their partisan bickering and sniping. That's the last employees were reimbursed $1,950.50. munities across the country, citizens still D.C, and in corporate offices. NCLB thing we can afford at a time when we need a cohesive These are the same employees year lack real representation by their elected needs to be dismantled. Efforts to officials and the policies they pass. It is restructure this legislative travesty are a economic strategy to stem the tide of job loss, and actually after year, and although hard to believe, it has been documented in the vouchers. only with the continued work of citizens waste of time, and will only further delay attract new employers to our state — something Democrat Why is there such a system that gives and leaders of all backgrounds, that this and hamper meaningful school reform. and Republican leaders both say is important. away dollars under the cover of optical can change. America needs a leader who has the Well, talk is cheap. At some point, lawmakers need to find reimbursement. Does income tax get paid The League's current and recent proj­ common sense to empower teachers, some kind of consensus and actually get something done. on these "cash cow" reimbursements? ects include the launch of a national voter parents, administrators and local school Step up and walk the walk. Perhaps they will be inspired by For the first six months of 2007, optical education Web site, www.VOTE411.org, boards to become the primary archi­ the thousands who Monday will make their way across the reimbursements totaled $25,4,90.22 for lobbying against the disenfranchisement tects of school reform. We need aleader Mackinac Bridge. the city of Westland employees. It is time of eligible voters, a campaign to end who understands that NCLB and other to get in line with the general population "taxation without representation" for D.C. bureaucratic intrusions move us away which is hurting but is forced with high citizens by granting D.C. a voting repre­ from creating dynamic learning environ­ taxes to support this giveaway. sentative, and continuing voter registra­ ments that will optimize student learning. Michigan should join How many taxpayers are aware that tion drives nationwide. It is my hope that a presidential candi­ their taxes contribute to the Police/Fire It is our goal at the local level to pro­ date will step up to this important chal­ Retirement Pension Fund, however, four vide the best, non-partisan candidate lenge and articulate a truly compelling those going smoke-free people in a city of 86,000 plus were per­ and issue information to the electorate by vision for our schools, while speaking out mitted to go to Hawaii on a boondoggle conducting candidate forums and provid­ forcefully against the re-authorization of The Michigan Legislature has debated banning smoking called a "pension fund" conference. Two ing voter guides on our local Web site: NCLB. in bars and restaurants for nearly a decade, and it appears half days were spent for conference and www.lwvnww.org. unlikely a vote on the controversial issue will take place again Gary M. Doyle the other time, pleasure which Mr. and It is crucial that we continue to engage Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. this year. Mrs. Taxpayer paid for! more citizens in the democratic process, But the issue of smoking in public places is sure to heat Start by trimming the "fat" at the top... on every level. Today is a time to celebrate up again next year, and sooner or later state lawmakers will two classes of people, (1) the poor who are the progress achieved by active citizens A way to solve state budget have to vote on the proposed ban. And when they do, we urge losing their homes supporting the crooks, over the past eight decades, but it is also I was reading in the newspapers about them to join an ever-growing list of cities and states around and ¢2) preferred city employees, current a time to look to what still needs to be how "Governor Taxholm" was crying the country in snuffing out smoking in public places. and retired, who are sucking life's blood done to make democracy work for all about how there wasn't enough money For years, the battle over smoking has focused on indi­ from the taxpayers. (How many employ­ Americans. in the general fund to pay state troopers' vidual rights: The rights of the nonsmoker to be free of the ees are getting a car allowance and what The League of Women Voters will salaries and they would have to lay off intrusion and potential health risks of second-hand smoke vs. is the total dollars spent?) continue to be the place where hands-on about 60 to balance the budget. I have the rights of the smoker to light up when and where he or she Angelina Ludwiek work leads to a better democracy for all. a wonderful suggestion and that is... to pleases. Westland Paula Bowman, President pass a state law that would prohibit using With mounting evidence that second-hand smoke presents League of Women Voters of NW Wayne County a cell phone while operating a vehicle a true public health concern, one could argue that allowing and use those funds to help pay troopers' smoking in public places represents dangerous behavior. The Vision needed salaries. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates I read Kurt Kuban's column on I know of communities that have that about 38,000 nonsmokers die from lung cancer or heart Michigan's decision to allow a sulfide I am writing this letter to the policemen, after putting in eight hours of disease each year as a result of exposure to second-hand mine to operate in the Upper Peninsula. Democratic presidential candidates to regular work, who can come in and take smoke. I am very concerned, as I am from Butte, express my deep concern about the direc­ an unmarked car equipped with radar Montana. I was born and raised in Butte tion of education policy in our country. I and write as many tickets as possible and Bills that would prohibit smoking in restaurants and for 19 years, but have lived in Michigan am particularly troubled by No Child Left receive time and a half to pay forjudges later in bars were first introduced in 2000, and have been for the last 36 years. I would hate to see Behind, and the devastating impact it salaries and maintenance of court build­ staunchly opposed by the Michigan Restaurant Association happen in Michigan what the Berkeley has had on public education. As a retired ings. If you don't believe me, check with and the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. The trade Pit has caused in Butte. educator and former superintendent of some of the surrounding communities. groups warn that such a ban would be a death knell for many It created many jobs for my parents' schools in Bloomfield Hills, I feel I must But this will never happen because so of their members, and that individual restaurants and bars generation, but when it stopped operat­ speak out on behalf of America's public many politicians are talking on their cell should have the right to decide whether to allow smoking. ing, it filled up to be a very large body school educators and students. phones. But one of the reasons why the push to ban smoking is of caustic water. To find pictures and It is my hope that the Democratic can­ Robert Siedlik gaining steam is the bar and restaurant industry has done articles about the Berkeley Pit and the didates, most of whom supported this Livonia a poor job of protecting nonsmokers from those exercis­ environmental damage it caused, Google legislation, will listen and change course ing their right to light up with little regard for their fellow "Berkeley Pit." for the sake of our children. patrons. Designated smoking areas are not properly sealed I hope this letter makes people This ill-conceived legislation is only SHARE YOUR OPINIONS off from the rest of the establishment or, worse in the case of think before this devastation is done to beneficial to test makers and private sec­ many bars, do not exist at all. Michigan. Thank you. tor-profiteers who market and sell pre­ We welcome your letters to the editor. Please It is never easy for a politician to take on a powerful interest Bonnie Minisirelli packaged educational programs of ques­ include your name, address and phone number group that spends lots of cash on campaign contributions, but Livonia tionable efficacy. Standardized testing for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 at least 15 other states have stepped up and banned smoking never has and never will result in greater words or less. We may edit for clarity, space in restaurants and/or bars. League will continue push accountability and will not prompt the and content. The time has come for Michigan to join that list. kind of systemic education reforms nec­ Aug. 26, marked the 87th anniversary essary to prepare our students for life in of the day that the U.S. Constitution was the 21st century. I believe the late Sen. Letters to the editor amended to grant women the right to Paul Wellstone, who wisely voted against Westland Observer vote. While American women now com­ this legislation, said it best in his March 36251 Schoolcraft prise more than half of our nation's voting 31,2000, address at Teachers College, age population, the struggle to become Columbia University: Livonia, Ml 48150 Part of HomeTown Communications Network™ full participants in the political life of the "Making students accountable for test Cay* country has yet to be fully realized. scores works well on a bumper sticker Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neil) (734) 459-4224 Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President This anniversary of the 19th amend­ and it allows politicians to look good by ment, Women's Equality Day, provides us saying that they will not tolerate failure. General Manager E-mail: Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry with an opportunity to reflect with pride But it represents a hollow promise. Far on the progress made on voting rights in from improving education, high stakes [email protected] Managing Editor Director of Advertising

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The ladies had a chance My wife Kathy and I have just returned from some tract to haul garbage? Why did the school board whom I sometimes share this page, to sing Stop, In the Name of Love in Studio days in our cahjn on the south shore of Lake Superior. decide to put a new school near that wealthy subdi wrote a column about Michigan's many A (known to the musicians as the "Snake We had family — including two adorable little grand­ vision and give the construction contract to the nch tourist offerings. Watkins, a business/educa­ Pit"), while the men performed a part of My daughters — with us. And we had deep blue sky, long local big shot? How did it happen that a very large tion consultant who was Michigan's school Girl. Photos weren't allowed inside, but our winding trails, clear waters and happy dinners. corporation was given free rein by state regulatory superintendent, made a good point about all friends took plenty of the famous Hitsville Plus time to reflect. authorities to pollute a world-class trout stream our great state has to offer visitors and those U.S.A. building front. One chain of reflections has to do with the that has run clean and sparkling forcenturies ? who call Michigan home. While at that museum, we visited with a trade I practiced for most of my life — newspa­ Some of what they ask are just things that I read that column with more than pass­ businessman from Brazil, up for some train­ pers and journalism. I was a newspaper publisher people in a community want to know, because ing interest, as my husband and I have just ing at the Rouge plant. He was so excited to for more than 40 years. I sold my company a few knowing them is what makes a group of people hosted friends from England for a two-week see where the Motown hits were made, espe­ (years ago, as it became more and more evident a community: Who graduated first in her class stay, accompanied by their daughter who cially his favorite group, The Four Tops. ; that the business model that had sustained my and who married his high school sweetheart just turned 15 while here. Some of the stops like That afternoon, we crossed the border industry was in the process of dissolving. before going off to war? Henry Ford Museum were obvious, but we for a brief visit to Windsor's scenic park on The world I made my living Reporters. I have no idea how many thousands worried a bit about how the river. That gave our friends a chance to from is now a direct casualty of of them there are, and I don't think anybody real to fill two weeks with fun say they'd been to Canada, and we would massive changes caused by the ly knows. But their questions have nourished the things to do. have liked to show them more of our good Internet, a medium that did not life of this republic for more than two centuries The daughter picked the neighbors' country. My mom hosted us that even exist in 1987- Today, news­ • They've shined the light of disclosure on murky Detroit Zoo for her birth­ evening at Hogan's in Bloomfield Township, papers everywhere are in trouble. places and theyVe contributed the information day, a big hit, especially my in-laws a couple days later for a Chinese Nationally, newspaper read­ basis for reasoned discourse and shared conscience the Arctic Ring of Life and buffet (Peking Buffet) in Livonia. ership and circulation are way to the lives of the communities they served. butterfly house. The Mary A big hit was Frankenmuth (a colleague down, and advertising revenue And what is sad and virtually certain is that Denning's Cake Shoppe had told me British people love it, and she Phil Power figures are worse, there will be far fewer of them in years to come (Westland) cake capped off was right). We got to Frankenmuth at 10:15 Knight-Ridder, which for many than in the past. Mostly, again, that's all due to the evening well. a.m. and didn't leave until after 9 p.m., with years owned the Detroit Free newspaper economics in the age of the Internet We were surprised at how our friends even missing out on Bronner's Press and many other distinguished titles, has Booth Newspapers, a.sxfosidiaxy of Newhowe's much they liked the everyday Plymouth Christmas store interior, as it had closed at 9. disappeared. The Chicago Tribune, one of the Advance Publications, runs eight daily newspapers things, including a Plymouth Community The chicken dinner at Zehnder's, all you can historic monuments of Midwestern journalism, in Michigan. Earlier this summer, they cut the Arts Council concert in Kellogg Park eat, was popular after a day of walking and has been tentatively sold in a transaction that number of reporters in its highly regarded Lansing Aug. 15, the farmer's market put on by shopping. I even ran into a former teacher, Jay looks increasingly shaky. bureau from eight to three. Meanwhile, the big the Plymouth Community Chamber of Schwalm, from Birmingham Public Schools in On Wall Street, newspaper stocks are perform­ Detroit dailies have cut their newsrooms time and Commerce Saturday mornings, and a the dinner line and had a nice chat. ing dismally across the board. In an attempt to again as their circulations have dropped. I'm neither Contemporary Books book discussion (The Our group later wanted to visit a beach, preserve operating profits, newspaper publishers immune nor innocent, by the way; when I was a pub World Js Flat by Thomas Friedman) at the and found Kensington Metropark's have cut costs to the bone. Even great papers like lisher, I did my share of cost-cutting over the years Plymouth District Library. Even our regu­ Martindale beach did just fine and was - the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal In an age when there are thousands and thou lar visits to Hiller's for groceries elicited close to home. The park looked great, and have decreased the width of their pages this year sands of bloggers hammering away at all hours considerable interest, with an opportunity our friends commented on how reasonable to reduce newsprint costs. of the day, I happen to think we may be on the to compare to Tesco's and other British gro­ admission was. Newspapers have clustered operations into cusp of something that might be called "citizen cery stores. Hiller's has a British foods sec­ Tom Watkins' suggestions came in handy, regional groupings to achieve economies of scale in journalism." tion, which prompted some discussion as to thank you, and we needn't have worried production and business office operations. Finally, Indeed, it might be that community news could authenticity, but American foods (other than about now to fill two weeks. Shopping they've cut staff, especially in the newsroom. become more community-driven (and less news root beer and Life Savers) were what they was popular as well particularly with the This is an industry that has existed in its pres­ paper-owner determined) than in the past. It really wanted to try. strength of the pound, and it was a chal­ ent form since the 1830s, and which has provided might be less "professional," but it might be more A big hit as well was a drive out to lenge for our friends to pack everything and the most important form of communication passionate and far more broadly democratic. Michigan International Speedway for get it home. throughout most of the history of this republic. Thanks to our Constitution, we all have as NASCAR qualifying. The day was sunny A friend had somewhat jokingly asked Yet now many people (including me) are won­ much right to do journalism as the editors of the and warm and the Goodyear blimp over if we had wanted to give the "nice Detroit* dering whether the newspaper industry is in an Washington Post. the track was a sight to see for our visitors. tour or the "shock" one. We know southeast irreversible downward spiral. New York University Professor Jay Rosen put it We had a rainy Sunday to fill, but managed Michigan's far from perfect, but our friends Maybe so, maybe not. But what is clear is that this way:. "No one owns the practice of reporting with a drive into Detroit for Pewabic Pottery enjoyed their visit, and commented often on , something very important in America is in the or assigns the right to do it. It's a democratic thing (my sister-in-law's suggestion, thank you), the good customer service that surpassed process of radical change, perhaps even near to tell others what's going on and 'show your work combined with a trip to Belle Isle, where my what they find at home. The tourist stops elimination. I don't refer to the business enter­ Some people will not be deterred from doing that husband and I saw how cleaned up the site were popular, especially Frankenmuth and prise we call the newspaper industry, but to one Most of them don't care what you call them. They was in preparation for the Grand Prix. Michigan International Speedway. particular group of professionals. do care if their story stands up." While on Belle Isle, we stopped at the It helped my husband and me to see our These are folks who have played a remarkably Just so. But looking at the deep blue skies on a UP Dossin Great Lakes Museum, definitely hometown and region through someone important role in American public life for more summer day, I can't but worry what our public life w orth visiting. We had a nice chat with a else's eyes to gain a new perspective. We than two centuries — reporters. might be without thousands of curious, impertinent couple there about Bob~Lo memories, visit­ Detroiters may too often run down the place Thousands and thousands of reporters have folk pecking away in communities all over our country ing Bob-Lo for rides and how great the boat we call home, but let's not forget all the good been employed by newspapers — whether daily, trip was. people and things here. weekly or monthly — in virtually every com­ Phil Power is president and founder of The Center for We ate in Greektown (Laikon) that munity across this land. Few of us really know Michigan, a moderate think-and-do tank based in Ann Arbor S inday and found ourselves back in Detroit Julie Brown of Plymouth Township is presentation how important they are and have been. Their job, The opinions expressed here are his own and do not rep­ a couple days later for a visit to the Motown editor for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. which they have sometimes done very well and resent official policy positions of The Center for Michigan Historical Museum. The tour guide was She can be reached at (734) 953-2111 or via e-maii at sometimes done poorly, has been to ask impor­ Power welcomes reader comment at [email protected] excellent in describing this rich part of [email protected]. JOIN IN THf FUNj Hfl? fUNPUURf. *# Schoolcraft College Continuing Education 1 Professional Development

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BY JULIE BROWN they were looking for," she STAFF WRITER said. She won the Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust Kelly Bunting of Canton Challenge at the state fair in started entering competi­ 2005, and her aunt won that tions at the Michigan State last year. The 2007 Michigan State Inspiration and Recognition Fair at 12 or 13. Now 33, she's In that competition, the Fair will continue through of Science andTechnology returned four or five years baker uses Pillsbury pack­ Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3, (FIRST)." Featured along­ ago to entering each year and aged pie crust to make a fruit at the fairgrounds, corner of side these attractions are took several awards in the pie. "It's supposed to be an Eight Mile and Woodward such traditional favorites event which wraps up Labor original recipe," she said, and Avenue in Detroit. such as the Contest Corner Day. can include such things as a The fair is open 10 a.m. to for children and adults, daily "I do it every year," said lattice top. 10 p.m. daily. Admission is parades, dance and baton Bunting, married to Brad and Gardening's a family affair $10 for adults, $5 for seniors competitions, The Miracle of mom to sons ages 6 and 2. "I for Bunting, whose mom grew age 62 and up as well as chil­ Life exhibit, The Michigan actually was up on a farm. Her mom has dren ages 3-12. Children age Mart, and The Outdoor a little disap­ 13 acres of land in Superior 2 and younger are admitted Zone. pointed in my Township, much of it land­ free. An Adult Seasonal Gate This year's fair also performance scaped and a raised bed for Admission Pass is $35 and includes free headliner con­ this year." growing vegetables. $10 for seniors 62 and older certs in the Band Shell with She took The state fair's a peren­ as well as children 3-12. a returning performance by first place/ nial favorite for the Bunting Parking is $7. rocker Alice Cooper. best of show family, although the couple's This year, the Michigan "The 2007 Michigan in Greenery younger son can't yet appreci­ State Fair, which opened State Fair is one of the Bunting for a table set­ ate his mom's efforts. Aug. 22, has introduced most exciting and awaited ting for two in "I enjoy going to the fair," several new attractions, summer events in the state brown and gold. That had her she said. She appreciates the along with classic favorites of Michigan," said Steve Thanksgiving china for judg­ recognition for what she does. that have made the fair a Jenkins, general manager ing, although she took that "My kids really enjoy going Michigan summer tradition. for the fair. "We are proud home when the public display and seeing my ribbons. I love New and exciting attractions to offer thrilling new attrac­ went up. to go and see what's new and include the all-new Michigan tions and events, combined Bunting also took first exciting." It's good for next Sports Hall of Fame and with traditional favorites. place/best in show for Fall year's competition, noted Sports FanFest. This attrac­ Generations from the state Arrangement, a pump­ Bunting (who also does can­ tion allows enthusiasts to of Michigan and around the kin with fresh flowers. In ning at home) to see other participate in sporting activ­ country have enjoyed the Hanging Basket, she took a entries. ities including interactive State Fair for many years. third place for mixed bedding She's met other women basketball, baseball, football, "We invite everyone to plants designed to highlight her age who'd like to learn golf, hockey and soccer. come and share this won­ that industry in Michigan. about canning and how to There is also a sports derful experience with their The hanging basket on dis­ preserve the season's bounty memorabilia show with auto­ family and friends while play with the other entries at Kelly Bunting took a first place/best in show for Fall Arrangement with this of Michigan produce for the graph sessions with a new creating a spectacular expe­ the Community Arts Building pumpkin/fresh flowers display at the state fair, which continues through winter. pro athlete daily. Also new rience and memories for of the fairgrounds features Monday, Labor Day, at the fairgrounds, Woodward and Eight Mile. "They're very interested in to the fair is the Building everyone," Jenkins added. trailing petunias, million learning now but have no idea of Science and Technology For more information, call bells, bacopa, and a sweet the metro area whose work is that college's combined psy­ how to start," said Bunting, which features a "You Be the the State Fair office, (313) potato vine. displayed through Monday at chology/biology major, and an whose family has long done Chemist Challenge" and "For 369-8250. "I got third for that. This the fairgrounds. art history minor. home canning. late in the season, that's OK," Bunting, a homemaker, Bunting, who worked the gardener said. grew up in Dearborn and in human resources for Her best friend, Teresa graduated from Greenhills Domino's world headquar­ Sirois of Oxford, encour­ School in Ann Arbor and Mt. ters before her children were ages Bunting to enter each Holyoke College in South born, also entered in baking year. Sirois is also a regular Hadley, Mass. She has a bach­ this year at the fair. "I guess entrant, among many from elor's degree in psychobiology, I didn't fulfill exactly what \* -t&f. 3¾^ V- 1f'JV >C *> THEY SAY SOMEDAY

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For more information, Ml 48150, Deadline for an announce­ sible for supervising their children trations for the fall program at 14175 for $20, $35 to rent space with church's Renewal) Choir 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All call (248) 470-5202 or send e-mail to ment to appear in the Thursday edition during this time. If you plan to attend, Farmington Road, north of i-96, Livonia. table. Inside the church you'll find gently activities at family friendly prices. [email protected]. is noon Monday. call the office to indicate know how It is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- used clothing and shoes for the family at Religious education Global village night many children and adults will be Friday. Loving and caring programs are $2 a bag. For more information, call Mary Children's Religious Education available Liberia, West Africa, Global Village AUGUST coming, (734) 427-1414. 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Charles Boayue Jr., Evangelical Lutheran Church, 30650 The public is invited to a presentation at Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W.Long Lake, Plymouth and West Chicago. 12:30-6:30 Steve Bhaerman, whose alter ego is senior pastor, Second Grace United- . Six Mile, Livonia. Bring a bag lunch for of Answers with Ken Ham, a 12-part DVD Bioomfield Hills. No charge. Cail (248} p.m. chicken dinners, hamburgers, hot Swami Beyondanda, entertains with Methodist Church, Detroit. Liberia you and your children. Participants series on the authority of the Bible. • 626-2515. dogs, Polish sausage, etc., and car show, his comedy 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, history, culture, customs, folk sto­ will have playtime either inside or Visit www.christoursavior.org for more Tent/rummage safe health fair, dunk tank, inflatables, carica- at Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Miie, rytelling, Liberia Art arid dancing, between inkster and Middlebelt. music, thoughts about PEACE, sign up Donation is $20, For information, call for Liberia Pen Pals (ages 12-17). Bring (734) 421-1760. donated items for 2008 February, , Colloquium Liberia Trip Mission Trip St. Andrew House - Center for Orthodox Open to the public. Refreshments. For Christian Studies will host Faith of Our further information, cail (248) 356- Fathers: A Colloquium on Orthodoxy 1020, Ext. 137. for Lutherans Sept. 10-11, for Lutheran Alpha-Questions of Life £3 clergy and their spouses and Lutheran Alpha is an opportunity for anyone lay leaders from the Great Lakes region to explore the Christian faith in a of the U.S. and Canada, at St. Paul of the relaxed, nonthreatening setting over Cross Passionist Retreat Center, 23333 10 thought-provoking weekly sessions Schoolcraft next door to the St. Andrew beginning 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. House complex near the intersection of 20, at Ward Evangelical Presbyterian 1-96 and Telegraph. Registration begins Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northville e-mail: [email protected] at 5 p.m. Sept. 10, colloquium concludes Township. Includes a free dinner each with farewell reception 5 p.m. Tuesday, week. Free child care available when ' Sept. 11. Registration fee is $75 per per­ attending class. To register, call (248) son, includes meals and.refreshments 374-5932 or send e-mail to Margy. FLORENCE (McFadden) LOIS IRENE CROLL at retreat center. Rooms at the center, [email protected]. HEFFNER BUTLER either single or double occupancy, ENDOW Age 94, passed away during Age 87, resident of Lawrenceville, including several that are handicap- Educating on the Nature & Dignity of 1¾ the final stage of Alzheimer's Georgia, died August 25th, 2007 at jJS-f on August 25,2007. She was' her home. Mrs. Butler was born accessible, may be reserved for one to Women, a women's study group to predeceased by her husband, November 22nd, 1919 in Miami three nights, Sunday through Tuesday, at discover their God-given dignity and Paul in 1977 and was the mother of County OH, a daughter to John Henry $95 per night. femininity through Catholic teach­ George Croll, Alice Sieloff and Grace and Esther Shoup Heffiier, She was a While the colloquium is designed for ing, series of sessions explores MacFarland. Florence was born in homemaker most of her life and was Butler, PA and become the first female a member of First United Methodist Lutherans, it is also open to Orthodox Pope John Paul ll's Letter to Women credit manager for Penn Drake, a Church in Lawrencevilie. In earfier Christians and members of other while enjoying a prayerful, relaxed branch of Pennsylvania Refining. The years she had worked in the home Christian faiths. Seating is limited, atmosphere of faith, friendship and family moved to Wyandotte, MI in front production during WWII. She however, and priority will be given to fellowship, runs Thursdays, Sept. CONSTANCE B. SPOTO 1949 and Paul and Florence retired to spent time with the 4H Clubs and VIRGINIA MAE HOLMAN Sun City, AZ in 1974. Florence was a Lutherans, Ancient Faith Radio (www. 27 to Nov. 15, in Bixman Hali (church Age 52, of Birmingham, died August with Girl Scouts with her daughters 85, of Farmington Hills, August 27, Lifetime Member of Eastern Star, and Cub Scouts with her son. She was ancientfaithradio.com), the online building) at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 24, 2007, at : William Beaumont Masonic Wife, and Worthy Matron for 2007. An amazing and gracious lady. Hospital in Royal Oak. Mrs. Spoto was a member of the Women's Circle and Virginia is preceded in death by her Orthodox radio station, will record all col­ 17500 Farmington Road, north of-Six Rainbow Girls. She was a founding First United Methodist Church and born January 20,1955, in Detroit. Mrs. member of Glenwood Methodist beloved husband Albert "Red" loquium presentations. Compact discs Mile, Livonia. Cost is $60 for materials. Spoto is survived by her loving hus­ was also active with extension and Holmah and grandson David Hatch. Church in Wyandotte and an active of the recordings, in MP3 and standard Registration required. Visit www.endo- band, Thomas and sons, Anthony and' women's groups. She is survived by She is survived by her loving children: member of Faith United Presbyterian her husband, Max Butler of the home. audio format maybe ordered in advance wonline.com or cail (734) 425-5950. Thomas. She is also survived by her in Sun City. She was a' professional Joyce, Penny, Allene and Albert III siblings Edward Allen, Cynthia Also surviving is a son, Douglas "Jack" Holman (Susan). Cherished or at the colloquium. Mom to Mom sale secretary, BPW member and active in Eugene Butler of Lawrenceville GA; VanderLinden, Douglas (Helen) Allen, PTA and school activities. In 1998, grandchildren: Paul Hatch, Julie For information or to register, visit www. Tfi-City Christian Center is having' , and Christine (Glen) Hayes. Mrs. three daughters, Angela Louise Butler LaChance, Leslie Briggs, Kelly Clark, Florence returned to Michigan to be of Orlando FL, Virginia K, orthodoxdetroit.com. For further assis­ their Spring.Mom to Mom Sale 8:30 Spoto is preceded in death by her closer to her family. Memorial contri­ Chad Helmer and Katherine Holman; brother, Kenneth Allen. A Funeral Rumberger of Plymouth, MI and great-grandchildren: David, Ricky, tance, contact colloquium coordinator a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at butions in Florence's name may be Marcia Sue Evans of Suwannee GA; Mass was celebrated at Holy Name made to St. Jude Nursing Center, Michael, Alexander, Savannah, David Adrian at (248) 322-9226 or david. 3855 Sheldon Road in Canton, just Catholic Church, Birmingham, on seven grandchildren and eight great Heather, Autumn, Reilly and Devon. 34350 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, MI grandchildren. Funeral service will be [email protected]. St. Andrew north of Michigan Avenue. Table rent­ Tuesday. Visitation was held at Lynch 48150. Memorial service Thursday, August & Sons Funeral Home in Clawson. held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Wages 30th, 5:00pm at the Heeney-Sundquist House Center for Orthodox Christian als are sold to capacity with more Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, and Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Rev. Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Studies was founded in 2001 to promote than 75 moms selling their kids' Troy. Memorials appreciated to Forest JOSEPH J. McSWEENEY Sheri W. Smith officiating. Interment Rd., (btwn. 9-10 Mile Rds., just N of the Orthodox Christian faith by word and clothes, toys, baby equipment, etc. will follow in Gwinnett Memorial Hills Swim Club: Special Project Age 71, of Farmington Hills, August Grand River), Farmington, MI (248- example through forma! instruction, wor­ There is a $1 admission. Fundraiser, In Memory of Constance Park. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 474-5200). Visitation Thursday 12 24, 2007. Beloved husband of the late ship and good works. B. Spoto, P.O. Box 225, Birmingham, Helen C. (nee: Doyle). Loving father p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Noon until the time'of service. In lieu Mom-to-Mom sale Michigan 48012 or Manresa Retreat of Rita Kramer (Rob), Patrick, Memorials may be directed to the of flowers, memorial tributes are sug­ Taste of Greece 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at American Diabetes Association or to House, Women to Women, 1390 Maureen Blair(John), Matthew, Mary gested to PanCAN, 2141 Rosecrans Festival takes place 5-11 p.m. Friday, Newburg United Methodist Church, Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, the American Heart Association. Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA (Brian) Cassar and Dan (Kelly). Sept. 14, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. For Michigan 48304. Grandfather of fourteen. Joe is pre­ Wages and Sons, 1031 Lawrenceville 90245, First United Methodist Church, ceded in death by his granddaughter Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. 33112 Grand River, Farmington, Ml 15, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at details, call (734) 422-0149. Olivia Blair. Mr McSweeney was 48336 or Henry Ford Hospice. Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Smart Discipline seminar raised in Detroit, attended St. Cecilia hecney-sundquist.com Church, 39851 Five Mile, Plymouth. Festival 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at ELIZABETH (Betsy) T. before graduating from U of D with grounds open one hour earlier. Stroll the Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, BRADLEY an MBA. He had a tour of duty in Agora (Greek marketplace). Indulge in deli­ 14175 Farmington Road, north of I-96, (Formerly Hampton), age 68, beloved Korea while in the Army. He and Paul WILLIAM ROBERT ADCOX mother and grandmother, died Quenneville started Quenneville and Age 74, of Westland, passed away cious homemade Greek food and pastries. Livonia. Cost is $12 per person, $20 Thursday, August 23 in her home in McSweeney Accounting Firm. Joe August 26, 2007. He was born on Try the Loukoumathes (Greek doughnuts). per couple. To register, visit www. Bonita Springs, FL. Betsy moved to was extremely active at Oid St. Pat's April 30, 1933 in Union City, Inflatable fun sponsored by Oasis Golf (one christoursavior.org. For more infor­ Florida in 1996 and was an active in Detroit and the Our Lady of Tennessee to Rawleigh and Geneva price to play all day). Admission is $2 per mation, call (734) 522-6830. If unable member of the First Presbyterian Sorrows Chapter of the Society of St. (King) Adcox. He was a longtime res­ Church of Bonita Springs and a dedi­ Vincent de Paul. Funeral Mass was ident of Westland and was previously person, $5 per family (2 adults, up to 3 to attend the seminar, the DVD and 4 cated volunteer at the Bonita Springs held Wednesday, August 29th, at Our of Northville. He was an active mem­ children). Bring your festival program back workbooks are available for $89. Call Chamber of Commerce. She was Lady of Sorrows Church, Farmington. ber of Joy Baptist Church in Westland. for free admission all weekend, festival (800) 208-0807 or purchase online at involved in the Bonita Springs Memorial tributes are suggested to Bob is survived by his sisters Betty proceeds to benefit church mortgage www.smartdiscipline.com. Historical Society, the Bonita Springs the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, (Ted) Vantoll and Brenda Norman. He Newcomers Club and the Republican 3000 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI MARILYN SHORES SMITH was also loved by many nieces and reduction. Handicap parking available in Church Women United Women's Club. Born in Pontiac, she 48207 or Angela Hospice, 14100 JIGGER nephews. He was preceded in death by church parking lot. No exceptions. Guest Next meeting for Suburban Detroit-West Newburgh Rd., Livonia, Ml 48154. attended Pontiac High School and August 7, 2007. Beloved wife of his parents, and his sisters Shirley parking is available at the Bosch Corp. is 12:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Farmington Michigan State University where she Arrangements entrusted to the Paterson and Athala Newman. A Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Alvie. Dear mother of Randall parking lot adjacent to our Church. Please First United Methodist Church (please was a member of the Delta Gamma (Sharon) Smith, Diane (James) Adair funeral service will be held Thursday, Downtown Farmington. use Bosch Corp. Haggerty Road entrance Sorority. While raising her family in and Amy Lynn Smith. Grandmother August 30, 2007 at 10:30am at bring one salad for every three per­ Bloomfield Hills, Betsy contributed heeney-sundquist.com of Nicholas Adair, Erin Adair, Kevin Casterline Funeral Home, Inc., 122 across from St. Kenneth's Church. sons attending), and Area 2 Meeting: her time to Cranbrook Schools and Smith and Scott Smith. Family will West Dunlap, Northville. Pastor Jay Reformed Protestant service Stepping Up to.the Plate with Mind, co-founded the Premier Travel Cubbison with Joy Baptist Church will receive friends Friday 4-7pm at A.J. The doctrines and teachings of solid, Body and Soul Friday, Sept. 28, at Smith Agency in Birmingham. She was also Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodge'rs & officiate the service. Mr. Adcox will be a member of the First Presbyterian Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward lad to rest at Oakland Hills Memorial Reformed Protestantism will be preached Chapel A.M.E. Church, 3505 Walnut Church of Birmingham. She is sur­ (btwn 13-14 Mile). Memorial service Gardens in Novi. Memorial contribu­ at the regular, monthly worship ser­ Street at Beech, south of Michigan vived by her sisters Judith Saturday 1pm at Christ Church tions to the American Cancer Society, vice of the Free Church of Scotland Avenue, Inkster (cost is $10, cail (248) Huttenlocher of Clarkston and Deanna 18505 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI Cranbrook, Lone Pine west of (Continuing) 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the 646-9574). Deadline for registration is Jones of Sun City, AZ and her broth­ Woodward. In lieu of flowers family 48076 would be appreciated. ers J. Edward Bradley of Oswego, 1L suggests memorial tributes to Boys & Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill, Friday, Sept. 21. and Douglas Bradley of Waterford. Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. corner of Ridge, Canton. All are warmly Mom to mom sale She is preceded in death by her father View obituary and share memories at: WALTER EDWARD KROL welcome to attend. The Rev. Sean Humby 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 6, at ' James H. Bradley and mother Beverly www.DesmondFuneralHome.com K. Bradley of Pontiac. Betsy is sur­ Age 81, August 25, 2007. Beloved of Dayton, Ohio, will preach at the ser­ First United Methodist Church, 6448 vived by her children Mary husband of Dolly for 59 years, Dear vice. For more information, call Margaret Merriman, Garden City. Admission is father of Linda (Qasem) Khasawneh, (Hampton) Mulvenon, Brad Hampton Waideckerat(313)530 6170,Humbyat $1. Rental cost is $25 for 6-foot table, and Sarah (Hampton) Bieiman, her Robert (Deborah), Annette (Michael) : former husband, William P. Hampton LAURA R. GETZ Charbonneau, Lauri (Brian) Miller, (937) 252-1156, or visit www.westminster- $27 for 8-foot table, $3 for a rack with of Bloomfield Hills, and her grand­ (nee Raymond) Walter Anthony (Donna), Paul (Katie) confession.org. table rental. Call (734) 532-7818 for children Kate & Ellie Mulvenon and and Jeremy (Jenny). Grandfather of Victorian fashion show/tea information. Age 78, died August 23, 2007 in 14. Great-grandfather of three. Ainsley Bieiman. A memorial service Cleveland, OH, formerly of Shows 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (30 min­ CROP walk will be held at the Lewis E. Wint and Services were Tuesday at Saint Birmingham, MI and former teacher Dunstan Catholic Church. utes each) Saturday, Sept. 15, at First To raise awareness and funds for inter­ Son Funeral Home, 5929 South Main at the Baldwin Elementary School. A Street in Clarkston at 1PM on Friday, Arrangements by John N. Santeiu & Presbyterian Church of Northville. national relief and developments as Graduate of William Woods College Son. August 31, 2007. In lieu of flowers, of Fulton, MO and Michigan State Guests are served tea and sweets well as for the Plymouth Salvation Army donations can be made in Betsy's University. Beloved wife of Charles on china during the show. Many 2p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, beginning at St. memory .to the Cranbrook Schools L. Getz, Jr. of Shaker Hts., OH; dear guests are dressed in Victorian attire John's Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon, Annual Fund (donation information mother of Charles L. Getz, III of esse at: https://schools.cranbrook.edu/sup- Shaker Hts., OH and Carolyn Whiting PHYLLIS J. COLE (although that is not required). After, Plymouth Township. There will be two- porting/gift/default.asp or by calling Kelley (Tim) of Norfolk, MA; dear (nee: Beyer) each show, a tour of the historic First mile and four-mile routes. For CROP 248-645-3404) or the Y-ME National grandmother of Julia, Zachary and Presbyterian Church is offered to Walker envelopes and further informa­ Breast Cancer Organization (donation August 25, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona; ^OBITUARY Jackson Kelley. The family prefers age 81, of Birmingham. Wife of the guests. The church was established tion, call Bill Brave at (734) 414-9867. information at: that those who wish may make contri­ 1 late Robert A. Dear mother of POLICY in 1829 recently celebrated 175 years Crafters needed butions in her name to the Alzheimers Jeannette C. Poling (Thomas) and http://www. Association, 12200 Fairhill Rd, The first five "billed" lines of an of ministry in historic Northville. For Riverside Park Church of God's fall y-me.org/waystogive/default.pb.p Elizabeth C- Greer (Jack). Cleveland, OH 44120 or St. Paul's Grandmother of James C. Greer and obituary are published at no cost. For information and directions, visit arts and crafts show noon to 6 p.m. or by calling 1-800-221-2141). Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Matthew C. Poling. Sister of the late All additional lines will be www.firstpresnville.org. Tickets 10 for Friday, Oct. 19, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44106, Herbert A. Beyer, Jr. (Barbara). charged at $4 per line, You may adults, $5 students age 12 and under. Saturday, Oct 20, at the church, 11771 where Memorial Services will be Family will receive friends at A. J. place a picture of your loved one held, Friday, August 31 st at 2 PM. For Tickets may be purchased in advance Newburgh at Plymouth, Livonia. Rentals EUGENE MORRISON Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, for an additional cost of only $6. additional information and directipns 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple at the church office. Group tickets $20 Saturday only, $30 for both days,$5 August 25, 2007. Beloved husband of log online to: Brown-Forward Funeral Symbolic, emblems may be and Big Beaver) Friday 4-8 PM. are more easily obtained for the 3:30 additional for table rentals. Applications Joan. Brother of Marjorie Harness. Home, Shaker Heights, OH in charge included at no cost (example: Funeral Service at First Presbyterian p.m. show. Any member of the Red Hat now being accepted at (734) 464-0990. Uncle of Barbara (Bill) Cary, Errol of arrangements. 216-752-3200 Church, 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, American Flags, religious Lewis, Patricia (Kevin) Morrison- Saturday 11 AM. Interment Acacia symbols, etc.) Society who joins in for the 3:30 p.m. Catholic women's conference Purifoy, Steven (Lisa) Nunley, Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers show receives $1 off of admission. Women Encountering Christ in Deborah (Kirk) Pryor, Linda (Benny) memorial tributes to Michigan Mercer and John (Jana) Waltman. Deadlines: Catholic marriage Friendship and Love is the fifth annual Humane Society, 26711 Northwestern The facts - things you thought you Catholic Women's Conference spon­ Services were Wednesday at Faith Hwy., Ste 175, Southfield, MI 48034, Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Baptist Church, Dearborn Heights.. or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday knew but didn't, things you didn't sored by the Archdiocese of Detroit Memorials suggested to Garden City 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123- think you knew but did, and a couple 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Hospital Foundation or.Faith Baptist 1718, or American Hospice Obituaries received after time deadlines will be placed In the next available issue. of new things to ponder 10:45 a.m. to at the Macomb Community College Church Children's Fund. Foundation, 2120 L Street NW, Ste. noon Sunday, Sept. 16, in the Activity Sports & Expo center, 14500 E. 12 Arrangements by • 200, Washington, DC 20037. View Santeiu and Son Funeral Home obituary and share memories at: e-mail your obit to Center Hall at St. Aidan Catholic Mile, Warren. Cost is $45 adults, $35 www.DesmondFuneralHome.com [email protected] Church, 17500 Farmington Road, for full-time college or high school or fax to: north of Six Mile, Livonia. Presenter students, and includes the conference • ROGER G. BURNHAM Attn: Obits c/o Charoiette Wilson MARGARET LEEDS is Deacon William Meahan, no need to and lunch. Religious are free of charge WYMAN E. LARE August 24, 2007, age 85. 734-953-2232 register. For more information, call but must register. Convenient registra­ Called home by our Lord on August Husband of the late Mavine. For more information call: 26, 2007 at age 96. Beloved wife of August 27, 2007, Beloved husband of (734)425-5950. tion using secure PayPal is available Loving father of Brent Charoiette Wilson the late John D. Leeds. Loving moth­ Peggy. Dear father of Skip (Ginny), (Sandra) and the late Lloyd. MOPS meetings by visit www.aodwomensministry 734-953-2070 er of- Bob(Nancy), Marilyn (Harry) Brent and Brad (Debra). Loving grand­ Grandfather of Andrew and The Hosanna-Tabor Mothers of org. Mail-in registration forms avail­ father of Kristen Flory, Gregory, Ryan or Liz Keiser Campbell, Tom (MaryAnn). Dear Christopher. Brother of Elizabeth Preschoolers (MOPS) group begins able by sending e-mail request to grandmother of 13, great-grandmoth­ Lare, Dayna Bouchard and Jessica. Mathers. Arrangements by the 734-953-2067 Brother of Margaret Karth. Private vis­ meeting this fall on a new time and [email protected] er of 15. A celebration of her life will Dearborn Chapel of the Howe- or toll free itation and service. Arrangements by or calling (734) 459-9558. take place on Saturday, September 22, Peterson Funeral Home, 313-561- 866-818-7653 time at the Lutheran church, 9600 2007 at 11a.m. at Christ Our Savior the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe- 1500. Memorials to the Divine Child askforGharorUz Leverne, Redford. The first session is Lutheran Church, 14175 Farmington Peterson Funeral Home. Memorials Men's Club. 1001 N. Silvery Lane; 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Sent. 20. Meetinqs Please $ee c.4LEND££. HEX? PAGE Road, Livonia. suggested to. the Gift of Li-ic. Dearborn, MI 48128. 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Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton. To We are constantly confronted with competing School for children. For information, call (734) 29425 Annapolis, Westland. For information, CALENDAR register, call (734) 455-0022, Ext. 4, or down­ faith claims. What to make of them? Indeed, 728-3440. call (734) 728-3440. FROM PREVIOUS PAGE load a registration form at www.vchurches. is truth even knowable? Explore the Catholic Youth wanted Preschool registration com/cbcwomen. option and see if curiosity leads to conver­ Tweens and teens age 12 and up are invited to Ward Preschool now enrolling children for Cruise The first study is on 1 Samuel, a Precept sion. Tuesdays, started Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m., join in various youth activities held at Riverside the 2007-2008 school year. Morning and St. Aidan Travelers embark on an 1>day cruise Ministries study began 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall (church building), at Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh Road afternoon sessions available for ages 3,4 and of the Mediterranean on Nov. 3. Cruise departs July 10. Video lectures by Kay Arthur will St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington (corner of Plymouth). Livonia. Come to one of 5 by Dec. 1. Preschool is at 40000 Six Mile, Rome for Genoa, Monte Carlo, Valencia, Spain, expand on the material covered in the discus­ Road, Livonia, For information, call (734) 425- our regular classes on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. west of Haggerty, Northvilie. Schedule and LaValletta, Malta, Tunis, Tunisia, returns to Rome sion group. Cost for workbook is $15. Second 5950, or Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For details, call (734) tuition information can be viewed at www. for two additional days. Cost is reasonable and study is Loving Well, a four-week of heart-to- J.O.Y. meeting 464-0990. wardchurch.org. For information, call (248) includes airfare, many meals and all accommo­ heart messages from Beth Moore 9:30 a.m. The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Youth, ages 50 A healthy you 374-5911 or send e-maii to carol.nowacki® dations. For brochure and details, call (734) 425- Tuesdays. Cost for workbook is $8. plus) meet 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of the Join with others as we discover ways to keep wardchurch.org. 5950 or stop at church office, 17500 Farmington Sunday school classes month for lunch, fellowship and fun, at Riverside our minds and bodies healthy through a four* Sunday services Road, Livonia. Space limited. New adult Sunday School classes began July 1, Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth week class that is open to the public and free Pastor Dan Strength leads services at Living Uplifting church services at Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh roads, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990. All are of charge at Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 Water Church (Pentecostal Church of God), Want a unique church experience? Join in at Plymouth Road, Livonia. Call (734) 464- welcome to join in. There is no charge, although Newburgh Road (corner of Plymouth), Livonia. 11663 Areola, one block west of Inkster road • Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m, for a service that 0990. Classes include The Joy of Signing (sign organizers ask that you bring a luncheon dish Day and night classes available. To register, call on Plymouth road, Sunday School is.10 a.m. • will lift your entire family, but be prepared for language), Inside the Middle East, and Keys to to share. (734)464-0990. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Bible study 7 what will happen after just one service. Can't Spiritual Freedom. Higher Rock Cafe Summer worship p.m. Wednesdays. Call (734) 425-6360. wait for Sunday? Come to the open discussion Worship schedule Second and fourth Friday of the month, doors Summer schedule for worship to Sept. 2, is Worship services 7 p.m. Wednesdays as participants examine the 10 a.m. Sundays through Sept. 9, when fall open at 7:30 p.m.. live bands begin at 8 p.m. pre­ 10 a.m. Sunday services (with nursery), and Regular church services 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Word of God. Classes available for ail ages, child worship schedule resumes at 9 a.m. and sented by Salvation Army of Wayne/Westland, 7 p.m. Wednesday Contemporary Service, Sundays with Nursery, Sunday School during to adult, Riverside Park Church of God is at 11771 • 10:30 a.m., at Faith Community Presbyterian 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan Avenue and at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. service, at Holy Cross Evangelical Newburgh (corner of Plymouth Road), Livonia. Church, 44400 W. 10 Mile, Novi. For more Palmer. For information, call (734) 722-3660 or (ELCA) 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Call (734) 464-0990. information, call (248) 349-2345. visitwww.tsa.higherrockcafe.4t.com. 427-1414 or visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. Livonia, Call (734) 427-1414. Adult Bible Study Women of the Word Worship service Visitors welcome. weekly on Tuesday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Women of the Word Bible Studies offers a ONGOING 10 a.m. Sundays, at The Lutheran Church of Our Sunday worship Visitors welcome. Visit www.hoiycrossiivonia. choice of 2 studies this summer at Calvary Explore the Catholic faith Saviour, 29425 Annapolis, Westland. Sunday 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, org.

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8YDAVEVARGA later forced his retirement. STAFF WRITER That vacancy and a great Priest had shortage of priests led to The Rev. Joseph Marquis had Marquis being ordained to be a occasionally heard the ques­ priest by Bishop John Kudrick Emmy-winning tions about how long Sacred in Parma, Ohio, in February Heart Byzantine Catholic 2006, before being assigned to Church on Six Mile east of Sacred Heart. Middlebelt would carry on, That's another difference whether it was going to close. between Catholics of the As an answer, he'd point to Eastern and Western rites. the image of a small tri-bar "Our code of canon law allows The Rev. Joseph Marquis , cross, a symbol of the Eastern married priests," he said, not­ might look familiar. Check out Rite Catholic faith, visible in ing rather matter-of-factly that his eyes, picture him with red a new walkway in front of the he's one of several in North robes and a big white beard. church. America. This is a man who has played: "Is it set in concrete? Yes. : Plans for celebrating Sacred Santa Claus and St Nicholas for We're staying," Marquis said. ff n Heart's 50 years will include decades, from numerous televi­ Sacred Heart is undergoing a Divine Liturgy celebrated sion appearances at Detroit's a major rebirth, with plenty of by Bishop John Kudrick and Thanksgiving Day Parade back construction and new projects concelebrating clergy at 4 p.m. when it was sponsored by XL. during this its 50th year serving Sunday, Sept. 23. Aformal din­ Hudson's. the western suburbs. ner in the banquet hall — now He has conducted the Detroit Unlike its sister Roman being run by Thomas's Catering Symphony Orchestra as Santa Catholic parishes which are — follows at 5:30 p.m. Tickets Claus, annually received the generally much larger in this :¾ K* are $35, $25 for children 12 and key to the city from then-Mayor country, Byzantine and other under. Call ¢734) 522-3166 to Coleman Young, appeared on Eastern Rite churches tend to The Rev. Joseph Marquis inside Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church on Six Mile near Middlebelt. The parish reserve a seat. ABC and Catholic television, and be smaller. draws from a wide geographical area. But Marquis, who recently even performed with the Four. Sacred Heart serves 106 overcame cancer, has even more Tops, the singing Motown act. families from Redford, Livonia, Aileen and her late husband, a 2.4-acre plot of land behind MARRIED, THEN ORDAINED plans for the church. It has Marquis owns costumes that Farmington Hills, Westland, Richard, had their son, Rick, the building. Marquis, 58, came to the leased out space in the confer­ transform him into either the Detroit, Plymouth and well baptized there that summer Less apparent are other priesthood through what some ence center for Pascha Books Western version of St. Nicholas beyond. Marquis describes the — the first baptism at Sacred changes. The banquet and might call an unusual route. and Gifts, which sells Eastern — that is, Santa Claus — or the parishioners as very loyal. "We Heart. conference center has a new After he was discharged from books and icons and was once Eastern version. For the latter, have people drive here from as roof, newly updated carpeting the Navy, Marquis studied nearby on Six Mile. his robes were made in Moscow. far away as Clarkston, so it's not STARTING TO AGE and renovated wood flooring. graphic design at the Center for The store's owner, Richard His beard is yak hair, which he something passive," he said. Ten years later, the church It's getting new doors, kitchen Creative Studies in Detroit. He Shebib, has his own history at points out is stronger than the The Byzantine Rite is "some­ moved to its current location on improvements and more. New then worked in an advertising Sacred Heart — it's where his human version. thing of a hybrid," Marquis said. Six Mile in Livonia. Through heating and cooling systems studio, eventually doing restora­ sons were baptized. He likes the "St. Nicholas is an important Its Liturgy and traditions share a series of several priests, will grace both the church and tion art work on mannequins revitalization effort and hopes figure in my life, obviously," much in common to the Eastern Karlewski remembers how the the center. and creating floats for Hudson's his store (which opens Sept. 8) Marquis said- In fact, as a man Orthodox Church — from the church grew, built a hall that All of the improvements are and its annual Thanksgiving will help. As for Father Joseph, who has actually won an Emmy heavy use of incense and chant­ hosted regular Bingo games courtesy of a loan from the Parade in Detroit. Shebib says, "He was like my for portraying Santa Claus, he's ing of hymns to the vestments and had an active parish, with Eparchy of Parma, which serves He studied theology, was guardian angel." working on a book about his and icons. However, it's fully parish festivals and more. as a diocese in the Byzantine ordained a deacon 21 years ago And then there's next year. experiences. a Catholic rite, in communion "This used to be quite a Church. "Fortunately we're and then worked as the Director Sacred Heart is planning to "My ministry is the top prior­ with the Pope. Compared to vibrant parish here, from what blessed with a bishop who is of Chaplaincy at Holy Cross host a day-long family con­ ity, obviously, but if Christmas their Western rite counterparts, I'm told," Marquis said. very supportive," Marquis said. Hospital and most recently cert for the community called was 12 months of the year, por­ Byzantines put greater empha­ In recent years, though, When it comes to support, as a hospice chaplain with St. "Goodstock." The parish is traying Santa could be a fulltime sis on the mystery of God. Sacred Heart had begun to age. Karlewski is among the parish­ John Health. Along the way, he also planning a reprise of this job," he said. The parish was started as an Its operatic-voiced pastor, the ioners who credit Marquis for worked as Santa Claus and St. year's successful Laff-tracks These days, his work as St. offshoot of St. Nicholas Church Rev. Nicholas Ivan, began suf­ helping to reinvigorate Sacred Nicholas in numerous venues. comedy show for the Saturday Nicholas has slowed as he serves in Detroit, when it was located fering health problems. "As his Heart, including bringing in And he married his wife, after the Super Bowl, with a the priesthood at Sacred Heart on East Grand Boulevard. The health declined, the campus younger people. Mary. They've been wed now 35 family-friendly, clean comic. Byzantine Catholic Church church provided $10,000 to went into a slow decline also," "He has a lot of ideas and he years. And there will be more. "With in Livonia. However, hell help the fledgling church, led by Marquis said. "Presently, we're wants us back on the map," she Marquis arrived as a deacon God's grace, we're trying to turn still make appearances at the 14 families who were closer to in a renewal process." said. After all, Karlewski said, at Sacred Heart to help out things around here," Marquis Detroit Athletic Club and will the west side. Drivers on Six Mile would she was preparing a poster- Father Ivan in June 2005, but said. perform Nov. 11-12 at Bronner's They originally founded notice a new sign, the demoli­ board of parishioners for the just a few months later, Ivan Christmas Wonderland in Sacred Heart in 1957 on Beech tion of an old rectory building, jubilee event and began notic­ suffered a massive stroke that [email protected] | (734} 953-2119 Frankenmuth. Daly in Redford (the former the newly paved and striped ing how many were no longer Redford Jaycees site), according parking lot and the big hole around. "We're going to be pass­ to Aileen Karlewski, a charter right in front of the church — it ing on, so we need the young member and currently part will soon hold a new rectory. blood," she said. of the parish finance council. There's also a for-sale sign, for People respond to his ads. ...along with a lava lamp, trampoline and a People respond to his treatments. pair of hiking boots. 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BY BRAD EMONS Capsule outlook of area teams, C2. STAFF WRITER Abron, who recorded 35 kills in the Thompson signs Livonia Churchill didn't have much state Class A championship match vic­ time to savor its 2007 dream volleyball tory over North Branch, which ranks • Right-hander Drew , season. her second all-time in an MHSAA Thompson, a 2006 The defending state Class A cham­ final. Livonia Franklin High pions, who captured their second Abron, headed to Michigan State, grad, has accepted a state title in school history back in registered 698 kills during her junior scholarship offer to pitch mid-March, returned to the floor Aug. year, which ranks her among the for Northwood University. 13 for the first day of MHSAA leaders for a single season. Thompson, who will practice following the Other returnees include 5-10 middle transfer from Eastern federal court-man­ hitter Jackie Gribeck, 5-5 senior defen­ Michigan University dated MHSAA seasons sive specialist Shannon Warner, 5-5 and major in market­ switch. defensive specialist-Libero Jordan ing, pitched this sum­ And although some Kerr, and 5-6 junior setter Kristy mer for the Mud Hens teams got an early DeClercq. of the Livonia Baseball jump on the fall season Who is apt to challenge Churchill & Softball Association. last weekend, Churchill again in the Western Lakes Activities Abron doesn't open play until Association is anybody's guess. Elk shoot champs Sept. 8 at the Portage Livonia Stevenson (21-16-2) lost a Eight winners were Northern Invitational. top-notch first-team All-Area setter in crowned Aug. 20 in the So can you expect much of a drop-off Jill Flaugher, but returns senior Libera ninth annual Elks Soccer from last year's 56-4-1 squad? Jordan Pilut and junior middle hitter Shoot contest co-hosted Coach Mark Grenier has several Meg Iafrate. by Livonia Elks Lodge holes to fill, losing several key perform­ Livonia Franklin (16-19-4) reached No. 2246 and the City of ers to! graduation including first-team last year's Class A district final before Livonia Department of All-Area selections Lauren Krupsky losing to Farmington. Second-year Parks and Recreation. (now at University) coach Linda Jimenez must replace Boys age-group win­ and Kelly Archer, along with second- three-time first-team All-Area pick ners included Thomas team All-Area setter Kelsey McKenzie Liz Dempsey (Madonna University). Ashmore (12-13), 34- and third-team All-Area outside hitter Hoping to pick up the slack is senior of-75 points; Andrew Stephanie Bradshaw. outside hitter Ashley Price, along with Smutek (10-11), 45-of- "Even though we lost an outstanding the Taylor twins, Briauna and Brittany, 75; Joseph Choma (8- group of seniors who will be extremely a pair of 5-9 junior middle hitters. 9), 26-of-45; and Drew hard to replace, I think this team may Westiand John Glenn (14-19-5), a Alsobrookst (7-and- be more athletic, and at some point Class A district finalist, too, hopes to under), 24-of-45. they very well may be an even better be improved under second-year coach Girls age-group win­ team than last year's," Grenier said. Julian Wargo. ners included Angelica That maybe bad news for the rest of The Rockets are led by senior out- BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Woods (13-14), 32- the area teams, who still must contend Lutheran Westiand sophomore Becca shown here in an earlier Metro Conference match, was of-75; Samantha with 6-£oot-3 middle hitter Kyndra Please see a catalyst in Friday's Class D district at Westiand Huron Vailey Lutheran. Manchesky (10-llX 31- of-75); Conner Huggins (8-9), 38-of-45; and Kayla Martinez (7-and- under), 34-o£-45. Boys and girls win­ ners advance to the in opener state finals, Oct. 20, at the Canton Community on alias (Tom) that wins Recreation Center. Triathlon champs K, the 2007 prep football stories. The fourth annual vs. Harper Woods, 41-0 | season is officially under Mrs. City of Livonia t? way. Konopka, none Department of Parks BY BRAD EM0KS was the third as Troy Golze I found that out quickly other than the and Recreation Youth STAFF WRITER recovered a Harper Woods because that's when the moth­ J president of Triathlon drew a total play up-front considering all fumble and Sam Ahlersmeyer ers come out of hibernation the John Glenn of 50 participants ages It was not the kind of start to of our offensive lineman are prevented a potential Pioneers' and start e-mailing. Booster Club, 6-14 on Aug. 18 at the the 2007 football season that returning guys. They're big­ TD at the goal line when he Our reporter at Friday's reminded us Clements Circle Park. Lutheran Westiand coach Paul ger, but I thought we'd show stripped the ball away from Big Day III Showdown, Grid PICKS that Glenn Among the top girls Guse envisioned. something up-front. And when Bevere. (Shoats added an inter­ Brad Kadrich, the Plymouth head coach placers for the bike, run His Warriors never got we got decent blocks, our backs ception in the first quarter.) Observer community editor, Brad Emons Todd DeLuca's and swim included: untracked Saturday at home did not hold onto the ball." Fourth-quarter TD runs by came through in the clutch to first name (Ages 13-14):1. Colleen against Harper Woods, one of Harper Woods led 14-0 after Vincent Bright (2 yards) and cover the late Westiand John wasn't Tom as Anthony; 2. Megan the Metro Conference's pre­ one quarter as Bevere hit Arean Hatfield (18 yards) completed Glenn-Livonia Franklin game at Kadrich's story stated. Wickens; (11-12) 1. Main season favorites, losing their Fowler on TD passes of 47 and the Harper Woods scoring as Eastern Michigan University's Of course, I should have Van Dyke; 2. Brittany opener, 41-0. 51 yards. Sandwiched in between the final 7:20 was played under Rynearson Stadium. known better myself. Gates; 3. Kelly Glynn; Senior quarterback Anthony was a two-point safety when a running clock because of the The game was scheduled for As an editor, it's my first (9-10) 1. Katie Leginza; Bevere hit 5-of-8 passes for 212 Warriors' QB Eric Shoats was 35-point mercy rule. 8 p.m., but it didn't start until fumble of the season. A bad 2. Sidney Cervantes; yards and two touchdowns, tackled in the end zone by Tom "All they really run is almost 9 p.m. because of the catch. I dropped the ball. 3. Jessica Wagner; (8- while sophomore running back Pellegrinni for a 6-yard loss. six plays," Guse said of the . stormy weather. But as it turns out, I discov­ and-under) 1. Sylvia Terrance Hartfield, a 6-foot-2, Things didn't get any better Pioneers. "We knew what they The game also provided its ered the Big Day III program Cervantes; 2. Emily 190-pound sophomore, added for the Warriors in the second were going to run. But every first mild surprise of the sea­ listed coach DeLuca indeed as Evasic; 3. Cynthia Jia. 135 yards on the ground on 14 quarter as Hatfield scored on time we'd do something good son-when John Glenn, coming Tom. Top boys finishers carries to lead the Pioneers. a 4-yard TD run following a defensively, we'd turn the ball off consecutive 3-6 seasons, Maybe it's his middle name. included: Lutheran Westiand commit­ Lutheran Westiand fumble. over. upended Franklin, picked I'll have to find out. Or maybe (Ages 11-12): 1. Max ted a total of seven turnovers Fowler then scooped up "Clearly they're the better by many to win the Western he purposely changed his first Humitz; 2. Jacob and were outgained 372-77 in another Warrior fumble near team, but I know we're a better Division of the Western Lakes name for the sake of shaking Van Dyke; 3. Sean total yards. midfield and raced 35 yards for team than what we showed. It's Activities Association, 26-17. things up this season for the Reppenhagen; (9-10); 1. "They've got good athletes," a score with 2:54 left to make it embarrassing." And like clockwork, it didn't Rockets. Kyle Reppenhagen; 2. Guse said of the Pioneers, "but 28-0 at halftime. take long for somebody to point Blake Beck; 3. Arther I was disappointed with our The Warriors' best quarter Please see WARRIORS, C3 out an error in one of our game Please see PICKS, C3 Nemeth; (8-and- under); Brad Gibson; 2. Connor Beck; 3. Teodor Gomulka. Ringside entourage Run Like Wind 5K Westland's Dynamic Boxing Club came up with one The ninth annual champion and three finalists in the Ringside World Run Like the Wintf 10- Boxing Championships, the world's largest amateur kilometer run and 5K tournament, Aug. 1-4 in Kansas City, Mo. Detroit's run-walk starts at 9:30 Moe Taylor, Jr. came away With the 132-pound belt, a.m. Saturday, Sept. while Livonia's Josh Ivezaj (112), Detroit's Willie Price 1 at the Nankin Mills (155) and Livonia's Paul Soucy (165) were-runners-up. Picnic Area in Hines Soucy, the 2005 and 2006 Masters champ, lost a close Park in Westiand. decision to Robert Guidry of Baton Rouge, La. Among All proceeds will the team members included (front row, from left) coach go back to the sport Richard Roland, Detroit; Jason Ivezaj, Livonia; Cody of running through Hay, Livonia; Dustin Brewer, New Boston; (second row, support of youth track from left) coach Gary Stewart, Commerce; Dynamic clubs and the Michigan owner Chuck Phillips, Plymouth; Soucy, Kevin Moore, Running Foundation Lincoln Park; Josh Ivezaj, Livonia; (back row/from left) Scholarship Fund. Brad Chaiken, Detroit; trainer Anton Ivezaj, Livonia; and Race day fees for the Dan Smith, Garden City. Other Dynamic participants 10K and 5K events are (not pictured) included Sean Sedgeman, Garden City; $20 (with shirt) and Jamale Odum, Westiand; Travis Davis, Detroit; Steven $15 (no shirt). Ledesma, Garden City; Willie Price, Detroit; Germaine For more informa- 1 p-i-o Df*rclt- T-yhr Jr-o^ii•Va'V *r Detroit •j rOHi-i "1 -- - ^ir i l Sac * i Df0 b rr Hcia ts C2 dw) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, August 30,2007 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometownIife.com

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LIVONIA CHURCHILL (second-team All-Area); Kija Colts, Katie Tratar, LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE Head coach: Mark Grenier, fifth year. Amber Sportsman. Head coach: Wendy Roy, second year. Lady Ocelots feast on Alpena League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities Leading returnees: Brittany Holbrook, 6-0 League affiliation: Metro Conference. Association (Lakes Division). Jr. MH (third-team All-Area); Kirstin Kirk, 5-6 Last year's overall record: 5-19-1. Last year's overall record: 56-4-1. Sr. OH (captain; All-Division); Aranda Phare, Notable losses to graduation: Shannon Titles won last year: Class A state, regional 5-3 Sr. Libero; Lauren Whitt, 5-6 Sr. OH; Stacey McNeilly. Chelsea Gregg. and district champions; WLAA and Lakes Truskowskl, 5-7 Jr. OH. Leading returnees: Amanda Moody, 5-5 Sr. OH Division champions. Promising newcomers: Linda Barrett, 5-5 Sr. (captain); Katie Blacker, 5-7 Jr. Setter; Mariene Notable losses to graduation: Lauren Setter; Emiille CichowskI, 5-1 Sr. DS; Jennifer Azar 5-9 Jr. MH; Amber Dermyre, 5-6 Sr. OH. Krupsky (first-team All-State; All-Area); Kelly Promising newcomers: Jordan Fyffe, 5-11 Jr. as Lamb gets pair of victories Michalek, 5-6 Jr. OH; Shelley Sportsman, 5-2 Archer (first-team All-Area); Anna-Marie Gatt Jr. DS; Lauren Baker, 5-5 Soph. Setter; Brittani MH; Teresa Parent, 5-3 Soph. Libero; Shelby (All-Division); Kelsey McKenzie (All-Division); Robinson, 5-7 Soph. OH; Halie Baker, 5-11 Fr. MH. Dermyre, 5-4 Soph. DS; Lisa Wilson, 5-6 Jr. DS. BY TIM SMITH Sarah Button, Stephanie Sradshaw. Wargo's 2007 outlook: "I have been very Roy's 2007 outlook: "I think we're stronger with the Golden Eagles (3-0) Leading returnees: Kyndra Abron, 6-3 Sr. OH impressed by the amount of time and energy than last year. With all the communication STAFF WRITER COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL prevailing with a 15-13 win in (first-team All-State; All-Area); Jackie Gribeck, these players invested out of season to and work, we'll be better and we can be more 5-10 Sr. MH; Shannon Warner, 5-5 Sr. DS; Jordan prepare for the gruelling WLAA schedule. All competitive in the conference. We're off to a the deciding game. Kerr, 5-5 Sr. Libero-DS; Kristy DeClercq, 5-6 of the girls either played club ball, attended The first college experi­ (Westland John Glenn) and Cornerstone won 30-18 in Jr. Setter. , good start. We have new look, a new Setter. We camp, or participated In our summer ' moved Amanda Moody back to outside hitter ence for many players on Carly DeClercq (Churchill) the first game and 30-28 in conditioning program. Rockets volleyball is Promising newcomers: Lindsay Graciak, 5-5 because we need her for defense, too. We have Schoolcraft College's women's contributing 12 and nine kills, Jr. Libero-OS; Rachel Elery, 5-5 Jr. DS; Kayia all about working hard to achieve your goals. lots of hitters and defensive specialists." Game 3 while Madonna bat­ Our team's theme of 'Desire, Dedication, Johnston, 5-6 Jr. Setter; Kristen Nalecz, 5-10 LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND volleyball team was a posi­ respectively. tled back with wins of 30-20 Determination' is reflective of that philosophy. Jr. OH;.Kat Krupsky, 5-9 Jr. OH; Kelsey Buhler, Head coach; Kevin Wade, second year.' We're a young, but aggressive team that I tive one Saturday, as the Lady Urbats and DeClercq each and 30-26 in the second and 5-9 Jr. OH; Katie Matz, 5-9 Jr. OH; Brianne League affiliation: Metro Conference. will to 'coach up,' Many of the pfayer lack 'big Schmansky, 5-11 Jr. MH; Jessica Stroud, 5-10 Last year's ovefall record: 29-5-4. Ocelots earned a pair of 3-0 had four aces while the team fourth games, respectively. game' experience. We will be facing giants all Jr.MH, Titles won last year; Class D district season long. Can we play the roie of David to victories over visiting Alpena received solid defensive play Lubovj Tihomirova had 35 champions. Grenier's 2007 outlook: "The key for some of the WLAA Goliaths? We are certainly Community College. from Marissa Damon (11 digs) kills for the Crusaders, fol­ us is to rely on the experience of our five going to try." Notable losses to graduation: Kayla Gleschen returnees and to get our young juniors as (third-team All-Area, All-Conference); Lauren Schoolcraft took the opening and Urbats (10 digs). lowed by Mary McGinnis and much experience because they will be asked WAYNE MEMORIAL • Schwecke (Alt-Conference); Laura Anton, match 30-9,30-8 and 30-28 In the opener, particularly Whitney Fuelling (17 and 10) in to contribute right away. Ultimately, we have Head coach: Robin Thomas, first season. Rachel Becker. a team that is really 14 players deep and we League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division.) Leading returnees: Becca Refenes, 6-2 Jr. MH and followed up with a 30-9, in the first two games, Lamb that category. plan on using them all at some points, if we last year's record; 0-10 Western Division (first-team All-Area; All-Conference; second- 30-20,30-13 triumph. said he was "happy with how Also strong were Jacqui Gatt stay humble and focused, we should have a (overall record unknown). team All-State Class D); Myrian Storck, 5-9 Sr. good year." Notable losses to graduation: Olivia OH; Julie Jongsrna. 5-8 Sr. Setter-OH (second- Rookie coach Richard strong we came out. For most (27 defensive digs) and Inta LIVONIA FRANKLIN LaFortune, Kellie Newsted, Amanda team All-Conference); Lauren Gieschen, 5-6 Jr. Lamb did challenge his team of our players it was their first Grinvalds (68 assists). Head coach: Linda Jimenez, second year. Vacheresse. Setter; Katey Ramthun, 5-9 Jr.MH. to step it up after the narrow competition at the college level. Against Indiana Tech (4-0), League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). Leading returnees: Katie Wilson. Sr. Setter; Promising newcomers: Sam Terranella, 5-7 Last year's overall record: 16-19-4. Jillian Novak, Sr. Setter-RSH; Jessica Novack, Sr. OH; Abi Gieschen, 5-6 Jr, DS; Cathy Hailer, third-game win in the opening They showed the coaching staff Madonna led 2-1 only to fall Notable losses to graduation: Liz Dempsey Sr. MH. 5-5 Jr. Setter; Chelsea Kyles, 5-7 Jr. OH; Allyson match, to show that the score that they have the ability to be 30-25 and 18-16 in the final Yankee, 5-9 Jr. OH. (first-team All-Area); Laura Marshall (All- Promising newcomers: Catie Badrak, Jr. OH- of that game (30-28) was "a focused and it showed." two games. The Crusaders Division). RSH: Kristen Miller, Jr. MH; Emily Rudy, Soph. Wade's 2007 outlook: "We have a good Leading returnees: Ashley Price, 5-8 Sr. OH; MH;Samantha Dye, Jr.OH. mix this year of experience and talent. It's fluke." Schoolcraft statistical lead­ dropped a 30-25 decision in Sara Slack, 5-8 Sr. OH; Amy McGaughey, 5-8 Thomas' 2007 outlook: "I am committed to going to be very exciting to watch it all come Lamb said the team respond­ ers in the first match included the opener and then won 30-22 Sr. Llbero; Lauren Osiwala, 5-6 Sr. Libero; Sam developing this program beginning with our together as the year goes on. We should Wensing, 5-3 Sr. Libera; Briauna Taylor, 5-9 Jr. current teams and extending to develop the be very competitive this year, not only in ed well to the challenge. Butler (10 kills), Urbats (19 and 30-24 to put themselves MH; Brittany Taylor, 5-8 Jr.MH. athletes that feed into it. There have been our conference, but hopefully at the state "We were able to maintain assists, 10 digs), Penny Plewa into a position to clinch. Promising newcomers: Jessica Staifey, 5-8 many changes since last year. It's is difficult to tournament level as well. One thing we have Sr. OH; Ellen Hurt, 5-3 Jr. Setter; Sam Gulp, 5-5 make predictions for this season. With a new to do is become better defensively, especially our intensity for the remainder (three aces) and Lauren Braun Grinvalds again paced Jr. OH; Ashley Butkowski, 5-6 Jr. OH; Natalie head coach and losing players to the shuffle of with the loss of Kayla (Gieschen) and Lauren of the match and we also had (six blocks). the offense with 67 assists, Sanborn, 5-8 Jr. MH; Liz Holiaway, 5-8 Sr. OH; the athletic seasons, we have some obstacles (Schwecke), both whom did an outstanding to overcome, I'm looking forward to working an opportunity to see what with Tihomirova (33 kills), Kate Zurenko, 5-2 Sr. Libero; Amanda Borieo, 5- , job for us last year. Once we do that, we'll be with a group of very talented athletes who are Crusaders drop pair 6 Fr. Setter; Chelsea Williams, 5-7 Fr. MH. just fine." other team members could McGinnis (19 kills) and Gatt dedicated and truly love volleyball. I consider Jimenez's 2007 outlook: "We'll be a 'team WESTLAND HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN this year to be a 'building year,' and I'm do," he said. "I was able to mix Madonna University lost , (29 digs) also having solid per­ oriented' group, bringing positive energy Head coach: Mike Dest, fourth year. confident we will find success down the road every day and excelling at our roles. Our League affiliation: Michigan Independent our starters and reserves into two marathon volleyball formances. as we strengthen our weaknesses and find our strength is our athletic ability and team Athletic Conference (Red Division). the match and the reserves team's synergy." matches at Saturday's Early Bird Madonna takes a 3-2 record chemistry, which is a great start. We have Last year's overall record: 22-5-4. . some kids who can jump and we should have responded well.'' Invitational, hosted by University into this weekend's Point Loma LIVONIA LADYWOOO Titles won last year: MIAC-Red-Division good court coverage. We'll be big at the net, champions. In the second match, Stacy of Michigan-Dearborn. Nazarene Tournament in San even though we're not that tall/' Head coach: Erin Craggs, seventh year. League affiliation: Catholic League (A-B Notable losses to graduation: Amanda Urbats (Livonia Churchill) In the matchup with Diego, Calif. LIVONIA STEVENSON Central Division) Gruenewald (two-time MIAC-Red MVP; All- orchestrated the attack with Cornerstone, the teams alter­ Head coach: Kelly Graham, 15th year. Last year's overall record: 47-13-2. ' Conference); Erin Henkel. League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Titles won last year: Class B district and leading returnees: Emily Helwig, 5-9 Sr. MH- 27 assists, with Virginia Butler nated victories in each game tsmithlJhometownlife.com I (734) 953-2106 Last year's overall record: 2H6-2. Catholic League A-B Division champions. S-OH (All-Conference); Lauren Adlof, 5-9 Sr. Notable losses to graduation: Jill Flaugher Notable losses to graduation: Lauren MH-OH-S (All-Conference); Sarah Schaffer, 5-4 (first-team Ail-Area); Kelly Snitchler, Hannah Boehmer (first-team Class B Alt-State; All- Sr. OH (Ail-Conference); Brandy Nocella, 5-8 Diebel, Jamie Pounders, Laura Khali!. Area); Erin Henneberger (first-team All-Area; Sr. OH; Samantha Barber, 5-10 Jr. MH-OH; Staci Leading returnees: Jordan Piiut, 5-3 Sr. Libero third-team All-State); Megan Hodges (second- Hatzung, 5-7 Jr. OH; Kelly Kubinski, 5-5 Soph.' (third-team Ail-Area; All-Division); Stephanie team All-Area); Megan Olind (third-team All- OH-DS; Devonlinderman, 5-4 Soph. DS-Libero. C'ville spikers impress in opener Labby, 5-4 Sr. DS-OH; Meg lafrate, 5-9 Jr. MB Area); Rebecca Zajac, Laura Schroeter, Kathryn Promising newcomers: Nicole Smith, 5-10 (captain); Natalie Fenech, 5-5 Sr. DS. Berger. Sr. MH-OH; Abby Hoff, 5-5 Jr. DS-Libero; Kayla Promising newcomers: Brooke Knochel, Leading returnees: Catherine Phillips, 5-10 Sr. Stockdale, 5-3 Jr. Setter; Leah Miller, 5-7 Fr, OH; 5-9 Jr. OH (captain); Kaylee McGrath, 5-11 Jr. MH; Julie Rhodes, 5-8 Jr. Setter; Alex Mlrabitur, Christina Gutierrez, 5-3 Jr. OH-DS. It was a successful start to Patriots start slowly Franklin, 26-24,25rl6, while MB; Katie Vellucci. 5-5 Jr. Setter; Christine 5-7 Jr. Libero; Ashley Hines, 5-8 Soph. OH. Dest's. 2007 outlook: "We're very athletic Armstrong, 5-6 Jr. OH; Alex Harbowy, 5-7 the 2007 girls volleyball sea­ the Patriots split with Livonia Promising, .newcomers: Rachael Fuller, 5-9 Jr. and strong, but I don't know how the change Jr. OH; Ashley Edwards, 5-5 Jr. OH; Abby OH; Emily Pawlik, 5-9 Jr. OH; Kaitlin Williams, of seasons will affect us. Replacing Amanda son Monday as host Livonia Despite going 0-4-1 on the Stevenson, 25-22,13-15. Herberholz,5-6Jr.0H. 5-5 Jr. DS; Julie Sirgedas, 5-8 Fr. OH; Caitlin (Gruenewald) will be tough. We ran a 5-1 Clarenceville downed non-con­ day in Saturday's South Lyon Graham's 2007 outlook: "This year's team Pioneer then ousted the McClorey, 6-0 Fr. MH: Courtney Smith, 5-6 Fr. (attack) the last three or four years and now is young, but has a lot of talent. With my ference fpe Southfield-Lathrup Invitational, Livonia Franklin Setter; Shannon Hogg, 5-11 Fr. OH; Katy Rooney. we're running a modified 6-2. If we improve Patriots in the elimination returning seniors to offer their ability, talent 6-OFr.MH. every time out, we'll be in good shape. As far in three games, 25-20,25-15, second-year coach Linda round, 25-14,25-20. and experience, I'm confident that we will be a as our rotation changes, I'm not sure what very competitive this year." Craggs' 2007 outlook: "We are new at we're going to be. We'll be good. We should 25-20. Jimenez was encouraged by the Offensive leaders on the day for virtually every position this year. We will work have a strong and competitive team. It's a Senior Amanda Moody led Patriots' performance. Franklin included Ashley Price WESTLAND JOHN GLENN hard and improve each day. Catherine Phillips matter of finding their niche. Both Lauren Head coach: Julian Wargo, second year. will provide much leadership on the floor, (Adlof) and Emily (Helwig) should be first-team the way with six kills in 15 "This early tournament will (23 kills), Briauna Taylor (17 kills) League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). having seen significant court time with last All-Conference and 1 expect one of them to be attempts to go along with six aid us in constructing practices and Brittany Taylor (16 kills). Last year's overall record: 14-19-5. year's team. Our first and foremost goal will be league MVP." Notable losses to graduation: Virginia Butler working to defend our Catholic League title." digs and two blocks. before our next tourney to Freshman Amanda Borieo Other standouts for the work on our weaknesses," she served four aces. 1-0 Trojans included junior said. "Despite our record, I saw Mariene Azar, four kills, five many positives." Hawks finish 1-3 blocks and two aces; senior In Power Pool 1 action, Ann Westland Huron Valley Amber Mills, three kills and Arbor Pioneer downed Franklin, Lutheran began its season three aces; and junior setter 25-17,25-16, while Salem defeat­ Saturday by going 1-3 in the Katie Blacker, 16 assist-to- ed the Pats, 25-18,25-14. Saginaw Michigan Lutheran side hitter Kirstin Kirk, kills. In Power Pool 2, Dexter beat Seminary Tournament. who earned the team's "Best Defensive Player" award last year. Another player to watch is 6-foot junior Brittany * Spartans net 3rd in Northville Invite Holbrook, the team's leading returning hitter and third- Livonia Stevenson came Biers, 6-0.6-1; BOYS TENNIS No. 2: Akshay Moorthey (LC) def. Jeremy team All-Observer selection. away with five medals and Watklns, 6-0,6-1; Meanwhile, rival Wayne a third-place team finish No. 3: Alex Cios (LC) def. Jesse Tipton, 6-0,6-0; No. 4: Robert Fortney def. Robert Wright, 6-0, Memorial went winless in Tuesday in the eight-school McCathney all finished 2-1 on 6-0; the WLAA last season. The Northville Invitational boys the day. No. 1 doubles: Eric Neuman-Eric Slusarski Zebras are going on their fifth tennis tournament. In doubles, winning two (LC) def. Russetl Greenshields-Chris Sabatini, 6-3,6-2; • head coach in five years as Traverse City Central cap­ of three matches and plac­ No. 2: John Tabor-Daniel Landstrom (LC) def. Robin Thomas takes over for tured the team title with 31.5 ing third were the Spartans' Scott New-Alex Sorich, 3-6,6-1,6-1; No. 3: Pat Moroney-Kyle Stopa.(LC) def. Stephen Kevin Miller, who opted to points followed by the host No. 2 doubles team of Chris Mays-Matt Wright, 6-2,6-2, remain with the girls cross Mustangs with 25. Orlos and Clayton Northey, No. 4: Mike Appel-Andy Clark (LC) def. Derek country program because of Stevenson and White Lake along with the No. 4 team of Morrow-Kyle Hermatz, 6-0,6-0. Churchill's dual meet record: 2-0-1 overall. a conflict with the seasons Lakeland tied for third with 15.5 Grant Campbell and Evan WAYNE MEMORIAL 6 switch. points each, but the Spartans McWilliams. YPSILANTI 2 Aug. Z4 at Ypsilanti "It's very difficult to build won the tiebreaker based on Stevenson's No. 1 doubles No. 1 singles: Kevin Erdmann (WM) defeated a strong program with this head-to-head matches. team of Mike Greco and Pat Joe Mikeseil, 6-0,6-0; kind of change in leader­ Rounding out the field was McHugh also went 2-1 to fin­ No. 2: Mike Hicks (WM) def. Ryan Stevens, 6-3, 6-0; ship," said Thomas, who has Farmington (13), South Lyon ish fifth. The Spartans' No. 3 No. 3: Tommy Pattenaude (WM) def. Paul Good, been a member of the Wayne (12.5), Livonia Franklin (6.5) team of Ben Bagazinski and 6-2.6-0; No. 4: Kanav Mahotra (WM) def. Ricky Ravery, coaching staff five of the and Howell (5). Alex Cook went 1-2, while No. 6-0,6-0. past seven years. "As the new Stevenson took three med­ 4 singles player Matt Nguyen No. 1 doubles: Max Marsh-Kevin Chung (Y) def. head coach, I'm hoping to als in singles led by runner-up was 0-2, including a three-day Andrew Morton-Eric Robertson, 6-1,6-3; No. 2: Brandon Moore-Max fteiber (Y) def. Josh strengthen a currently weak Chris Martin (No. 2). Erik loss before defaulting. Phillips-Jack Zimmerman, 6-2,2-6.6-2; program by providing that Koch (No. 3) added a third, No. 3: Austin Hassen-Brandon Harnos (WM) won DUAL MATCH RESULTS by default; consistency it so desperately while Gino McCathney (No. 1) LIVONIA CHURCHILL 8 No. 4: Dayian Thurmond-Jesse English (WM) needs." placed fifth. GARDEN CITY 0 won by default. Aug. 27 at Garden City Wayne's dual meet record: 1*0 overall. Livonia Ladywood (49- Martin, Koch and No. I singles: Aniket Patel (LC) defeated Evan 12-4) was the hardest hit by graduation losses as seventh- year coach Erin Craggs must replace her entire starting Churchill's Warner claims medalist honors in playoff lineup. Most notable losses to graduation are first-team A three-way playoff decided Grand Blanc, last season's Class B All-Stater Lauren individual medalist hon­ GIRLS GOLF Division 1 runner-up to Boehmer (Eastern Michigan ors Friday in the Grosse He Rochester, won the team title University) and first-team All- Invitational hosted by Riverview inch tap-in birdie to clinch the with a 320. Rochester and Area pick Erin Henneberger. Highlands Golf Course. title, which featured some of the defending Division 2 state Setter Megan Hodges (second- Two-time Division 1 state state's top teams and golfers. champion Dexter finished team All-Area) and outside champion Shannon Warner of Others in the top ten second and third, respectively, hitter Megan Olind (third- Livonia Churchill shot a 1-under include Rochester's Christine with 329 and 350. team All-Area) have also 71 (36-35) after 18 holes to Meier, 72; Megan Bauer Churchill took seventh in the departed. deadlock Mount Pleasant's Leah (Grand Blanc), 73; Amy Meier 23-school field with a 363 total Catherine Phillips, a 5-10 Grawburg and Birmingham (Rochester), 75; Shana Bauer as Lexi McFarlane and Amanda senior middle hitter, is the Seaholm's Alex Lipa. (Grand Blanc), 76; Katelyn Dobos each shot 51-44-95. most experienced member of a But during the first hole Young (Dexter), 78; Courtney Other Churchill scorers roster that includes five fresh­ of the playoff, Warner nearly Erickson (Hartland), 79); and include Danielle Lesniak, 51-55- man. pitched in for an eagle on the Natalie Matuszak (Traverse 106; Jessica Burdette, 51-51-102; In the Metro Conference, par-4, No. 1 hole leaving a 1- City Central), 80. and Katie Worley, 67-66-133. watch out for Lutheran High _____ Westland ¢29-5-4), led by 6- TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 2 junior middle hitter Becca Churchill's Kyndra Abron lines up a spike over East Kentwood's Lauren Jones Refenes, a first-team All-Area during Friday's Division i semifinal upset at Western Michigan University. The PREP FOOTBALL Thursday, Aug. 30 Madonna vs. Hope International, 4 p.m.- ¾. selection. junior had 35 kills in Saturday's championship match win over North Branch. Thursday, Aug. 30 Lutheran Westland Time Trial, 4 p.m. Championship & Consolation, 8 ortO p.m. ) Refenes helped the John Glenn at Canton (CEP), 4:30 p.m. N. Farmington at John Gienn, 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2 J Warriors to the Class D against Southfield-Lathrup Athletic Conference, hut lost Stevenson at Franklin, 7 p.m. . GIRLS GOLF Schoolcraft at Owens CC Tourney, 9 a.m, « Churchill at Northville, 7 p.m. - Thursday, Aug. 30 MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER regional finals and finished in three games. The Trojans MVP Amanda Gruenewald, a W.L. Central at Wayne, 7 p.m. Churchill, Stevenson at T:C. Central Friday, Aug. 31 * the year with 336 total kills are led by 5-5 senior Amanda setter, to graduation. Luth. Westland at Clarenceville, 7 p.m. Lober Classic, 8 a.m. Madonna at Olivet College, 5 p.m. \ GIRLS VOLLEYBALL John Gienn vs. New Boston Huron Schoolcraft at Yavapai (Ariz.), 10:30 p.m.. k and 123 blocks. Moody, who moves back to Coach Mike Dest, who Thursday, Aug. 30 at The Woodlands (Van Buren). 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 Replacing first-team All- outside hitter after spending takes over full time for the Huron Valley at Inter-City Baptist. 6:30 p.m. Ladywood vs. Academy of Sacred Heart Madonna at Albion College, 5 p.m. = Metro Conference picks last season as a setter. Hawks from Kris Ruth, has a BOYS SOCCER at St. John's Golf Center, 3 p.m. Schoolcraft at Yavapai (Ariz.), T8A. * Thursday, Aug. 30 WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER . Kayla Gieschen and Lauren The area's smallest school, veteran squad led by a pair of Ypsi Calvary at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 Friday, Aug. 31 •• Schwecke will be coach Kevin Westland Huron Valley 5-9 seniors, Lauren Adlof and Dearborn at Churchill, 5:30 p.m. (Point Loma, Calif. Nazarene Tournament) Madonna vs. Cornerstone * . GIRLS SWIMMING Madonna vs. Dominican, 2 p.m. at Livoma's.Greenme3d,4p,m. • * Wade's biggest concern. 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THURSDAY'S GAMES rushing gave rookie Wildcats coach (ALL AT 7 P.M. UNLESS NOTED) Mike Sawchuck his first win in an impressive 28-6 Big Day III Churchill surprises Adams, FROM PAGE CI RED. THURSTON (0-1) AT HIGHLAND PARK (Q- Showdown triumph over Belleville. 1), 4 PJ: It's the Mega Blue opener Salem, meanwhile, was competitive for both teams with Highland in its 29-18 setback to Pinckney. There's been a few famous Park, a Division 4 state semifinal- PICKS: Emons (Plymouth); Smith name changes in history ist last year, coming off a tough (Plymouth); Wright (Plymouth). sports that have worked. 7-6 loss to Dearborn of the Mega LOTH. WESTLAND (0-1,0-1) AT LiV. ClAREKCEVILLE Warriors earn 4th straight win (0-1,0-1): With the Metro Conference Dick "Don't call me Richie" Red. Thurston fell 15-6 to Warren Allen of Philadelphia Phillies Lincoln of the Macomb Area schedule already in full swing, Conference's Silver Division. this game takes on significance. two saves, notched his third win and It's supposed to be a rebuild­ fame comes to mind. Clarenceville was sloppy in its BOYS SOCCER second shutout in goal. PICKS: Emons (Highland Park); ing year for Livonia Churchill This Tom DeLuca thing season-opening 14-8 loss Friday STEVENSON 10, WAYNE 0: In a WLAA Smith (Highland Park); Wright boys soccer. might proved to be a good to Rochester Hills Lutheran crossover on Monday, host Livonia (Highland Park). But after taking highly-tout­ Ben Zukowski's second-half omen. Why change it back to Northwest, while Lutheran Stevenson (2-0) notched all 10 goals WESTLAND GLENN (1-0) AT CANTON (0-1), 4:30 Westland was even sloppier (seven ed Northville to the limit in a goal from Lussiez completed in the first half to mercy Wayne Todd when you're already on p.m.: The.Rockets, fresh from an turnovers) in a4l-0 setback to a 1-0 loss in last Wednesday's the scoring. Memorial (0-3-1). a roll? I say go with Tom for impressive win over Franklin, will good Harper Woods team. season opener, the Chargers Motta, who played the first Nate Sergison led the way with at least another week, espe­ try and do it again against a Canton PICKS: Emons (Clarenceville); posted an impressive win 70 minutes in goal before giv­ two goals and one assists. Other cially with O-l Canton up next, team that opened uncharacteristi­ cally with a loss to Toledo CC. Smith (Clarenceville); Wright Saturday against highly- ing way to Derik Peterman, offensive production came from which lost its first opener (Clarenceville). regarded Rochester Adams, Joey D'Agostino and Chris Long, since 1998 to Toledo Central PICKS: Emons (Canton); Smith posted the shutout. REDFORD UNION (1-0) AT WYANDOTTE (1-0): The 2-1, followed by a 4-0 triumph one goal and two assists each; Brian Catholic (27-7). (Glenn), Wright (Canton). Brad Mangune was in goal L1V. STEVENSON

SOUTH S.Y0N INVITATIONAL 19:26:51. Quinn Osgood, 19;30. Lyon East, no team score. ar Aug. 25 at island Lake Recreation Area Stevenson finishers:IT.Mike Gibbons, 17:46; 19.Shawn INDIVIDUAL WINNER: Courtney Calka (Stevenson), receive a g»tt ^ m d ^th mantactui BOYS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Northvilie. 68 Howse, 17:55; 21 Kevin Reschke, 17:57; Alex Hoelzel, 20 minutes, 15 seconds (5,000 meters). points; 2. Livonia Churchill, 77; 3. Ann Arbor 19:13; 50. Joe Urso, 19:29; 56. Tom Kaman, 20:22. Other Stevenson finishers: 13. Carfy Kutchka, Huron, 8!; 4. Canton, 89; 5. South Lyon, 90; 6. Franklin finishers: 13. Evan Sirena, 17:32; 23, 21:53; 18. Samantha Kay, 22:06; 20. Denee Meier, Livonia Stevenson, 152; 7. Livonia Franklin, 166; 8. . Hike Krcatovich, 18:03; 38. Doug Cole, 18:54; 44. 22:22; 29. Victoria Saferian, 22:57; 36. Claire Temperance Bedford, !6B; 9, South Lyon East, 265. Dylan Taylor, 19:13; 48, Jason Riffel, 19:24; 53. Pete LeBlanc, 24:01; Julia Schroeder, did not finish. INDIVIDUAL WINNER: Jack Dalton. 16 minutes, 51 Walblay, 19:43; 54. Robert Freed, 19:47. Franklin finishers: 23. Brittany Dilley, 22:28; 27. seconds (5,000 meters], GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Ann Arbor Pioneer, Megan HcPherson, 22:48; 31. Victoria Church, 46 points;2. northville, 53; 3. Livonia Stevenson, 23:07; 32, Mallory Church, 23:16; 45. Tiffany Churchill finishers: 2. joe Varilone, 16:51; 5. Mark YOJ U CUJ^J J Waterbury, 17:13:18. Paul Folk, 17:49; 25. Mark Freyberg, 81; 4, Temperance Bedford, 103; 5. Canton, 107; 6. VanOrden, 24:45; 46. Kelsey Kaplan, 24:52; 49. y^31. 3007 __wij MEIIER 18:07; 27. Brandon Grysko, 18:30:49. Matt Hecksel, South Lyon, 149; 7. Livonia Franklin, 158; 8. South BreannaMinnick, 25:39. A Million Reasons. J A Single Store.® Carrier Delivery oniy. ^^ THE

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BY CHRISTIAN YOUNG half, with Admirals punter get off a couple of plays in the CORRESPONDENT Phil Brabbs trying to keep the final moments of the game. But Diesels deep, but the Diesels with eight seconds left, quar­ Now it's squared away. Ernie Smith answered every terback Kinney was sacked and It's always a big game when kick with a great return. lost the ball. two unbeaten rivals meet late Phil Brabbs put the only first Officials, however, not rule in the season. But this game's half points on the board with it a fumble. With only one sec­ significance was amplified a field goal late in the second ond remaining, the Admirals even more because these two quarter. The Diesels went to thought they were set up for a teams had battled their way their locker room at halftime miraculous comeback, but the to an unsatisfying 21-21 tie on down 3-0. Diesels weren't finished yet. July 21. After a locker-room gut- As Kinney dropped back The stage was set to handle check, the Diesels came for one final "Hail Mary," the f unfinished business - not out pumping again, as Eric Diesels Anje Shaw, Miller and to mention first place in the Newton (Redford Union) bar­ Kassem Rizk converged to hit Central Lakes Division of the reled in for Detroit's first -and the Admirals' QB and this time North American Football go-ahead -score. caused a legitimate fumble. ^^-tiii^'- League, a playoff spot, and Later on in the third quar­ Anje Shaw scooped it and home field advantage. ter, pressure from the Diesel raced back for the last score of Throughout the entire divi­ defensive line forced Admirals the game with no time left on The Livonia Middle School Pom team earned Grand Champs status last month at the Mid American Pom Camp held at sion schedule, as the Detroit quarterback Justin Kinney to the clock. Northwood University. The team, comprised of 28 girls ages 11-14, also won the Overall Peppy Pom, Most Showmanship Diesels and the Michigan throw it to Lamarr Miller. It The Diesels defense played and Most Congenial Team awards. Members of the sguad include (first row, from left): Becky Snyder, Brittany Rees, Admirals were both buzzing was a nice pass, but here was a stellar game limiting the Alison McDonald, Ciara Diamond, Lauren Karnesky, Hayley Tsermengas; (second row, from left) Megan Mila, Samantha through their schedules and the problem - Miller plays for Admirals to under 100 yards Earhart, Shelby Stec, Autumn Stahl, Caliie Gurski, Mailory Mager, Tegan McGrorty, Tina Olter, Jennifer Alberts, coach they knew it would pome down the Diesels, and his streaking rushing. Defense standouts were Ashley Thomas, Mid American Pom staff sister Sarah; (third row, from left) Angela Bannoura, Afanna Byrd, Heather to Aug. 25. 102-yard interception return Rizk, Earl Blanchette, Hassan Swirles, Ajhia Jackson, Jessica Fedrigo, McKenzie Douglas, Amber Prong, Jenn Mezigian, Becca Yaremyn, Jessica The stage was set Saturday at TD broke the game open for Hazime, Ernie Smith, Shaw, Hatfield, Shelby Mitchell, Shelby Miscavage, Natalie Robinson, coaches Alison Estes and Andrea Shook. Livonia Franklin High School, Detroit, 14-3. Christian Young and Miller, who as the Diesels came back from Michigan would score again combined for seven sacks and a a three-point deficit to beat the on an Andre Broach run, but pair of defensive scores. Admirals 27-16. the two-point conversion was "I couldn't be more proud With the win, Detroit (7-0-1, stopped by the Diesels' defense. after coming back the way we 6-0-1) stands alone atop the The Diesels continued to did," Diesels general manager Central Division, and now has march downfield behind the and owner Allen Seder said. control of its own destiny. expert blocking of the Diesels The Diesels will take "The rest of the season is set front five - Chuck Sikora, off Labor Day weekend, and we hold our fate in our Adam Swauger, Ted Howard, after which they will roll own hands." Diesels coach Ed Somerville and Dave Tattle. to Cleveland to take on the In Rob Streeter said, "Our defense The "big nasties" got Detroit Cardinals on Sept. 8. The & Stock! J handled everything they all the way to the 3-yard line, regular season finale will be threw at us; games between us then blasted open a hole for at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 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Cai our inside sates' staff at SUBARU OUTBACK 2003, CANOE SALE AT HEAVNER (734)721-1144 a value, $10,995. 8T9028A Call: (248) 474-9186 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac AWD, $15,998. CANOE RENTAL OF MILFORD GMC SIERRA 1999 Extended Bob Jeannotte Pontiac NORTH BROTHERS FORD 1-800.579-SEU AVIS FORD New Mictii-craft, aluminum cab, auto, air, bungundy, (734) 524-1264 (734) 453-2500 (734) 453-2500 Sports Utility • (248)355-7515 canoes, 15' or 17', $695/each. Auto Financing (7355)" $7,995. FORD ESCAPE XLT 2005 4x4, GMC ENVOY SLE 2004, Call, (248) 685-2379 or TOYOTA 4RUNNERSR5 2004, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2005, 26K one owner, black, like white, full power, 31K, GM 4WD.V-6, gray/gray, $18,499. new, $17,550. Certified, 4.9% OAC, $16,329. ABSOLUTE GUARANTEED (734) 453-2500 3rd seat, 2 tone gray, $15,495. FAX YOUR AD Serra Toyota Scion Boat/Vehicle Storage (J) AUTO FINANCING SATURN of PLYMOUTH Jkd/foJMan- 1-866-387-0867 FORD E150 2005 Passenger Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 734-953-2232 Good credit or bad-we can (734) 721-1144 van, 3 rows of seats, super (734) 453-2500 (734) 453-7890 HARSAM STORAGE SPECIAL! help. All makes & models, INTERNET ADDRESS TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 2006 clean, lowmi!es, $11,995, Sport, auto, 4WO, $27,998. RVs, Boats, Cars, etc. Call Rob Adair, BUICK RENDEZVOUS CXL FORD EXCURSION LIMITED www.hometawnlife.wm AVIS FORD • 13301 Inkster Rd. at I-96 Pre-owned finance Bili Brown Ford 2006, only 11,000 miles. 2002 4x4, diesel, $21,998. 4A 313-345-5880 Our AVIS FORD (248) 355-7515 consultant (734) 522-0030 Leather, loaded, 3rd seat, 0^7 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2003, SATURN OF Classified $22,950. (248) 355-7515 DVD, 4x4, all power, $26,877. Motorcyles/IVtmi bikes/ GMC Cargo Van JOHN ROGIN BUICK Ask for Bryan O'Neil "It's All About Results" PLYMOUTH FORD EXPEDITION- 2002 Go-Karis 2000 734-525-0900 TO PUCE YOUR AD CALL.,. North Bros. Line-Merc (734) 582-0039 Department Eddie Bauer, garage kept, Observer & Eccentric very clean, small (248) 283-6377 loaded, grill guard, moon dent in one door, 1-80O-579-SELL(7355) J>800-579-SELL KAWASAK11985 is ready to roof, 3rd row seat, 40k miles. LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2006 just get out the other side. (Stwerwrg £ec«rttfc VOYAGER $13,900/best. 248-477-9622 Ultimate Edition, Nav. Ent, Autos Wauled $2300 TOYOTA RAV4 2005, 4WD, L 1300cc, full dress cruiser, exc $37,998. TYME (734) 455-5566 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE GMC ENVOY SLT 2002, one pkg., silver, extra clean, fuel running cond., $2300. at 8:00 a.m. AViS FORD WE WANT YOUR CAR! tymeauto.com BAUER 2004 4x4, $22,495. owner, leather, only $12,995. saver, $17,890. 734-397-0278 (248) 355-7515 ANY CONDITION. TOP $$$$. 800-579-SELl Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (Free Towing) (248) 335-7480 Bill Brown Ford MERCURY MOUNTAINEER SATURN Of PLYMOUTH Campets/Molor or (248) 939-6123 (7355) 4 Wheel Drive (734) 522-0030 (734) 453-2500 1997, auto, air, loaded, (734) 453-7890 Homes/Trailers sharp!! $4,950 GMC ENVOY SLT 2003, TOYOTA RAV4L 2005, 17K, CHEVY SILVERADO 2005 Ext FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMIT­ JOHN ROGIN BUICK Junk Cars Wanted ED 2007, all options, 4x4, moon, white, $11,995. AWD, gray/gray, $22,735. 4x4, silver, 26K, liner, step 734-525-0900 CHEVY BLAZER 2001 2 $41,998. Serra Toyota Scion bars, GM Certified, $23,895. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac MERCURY MOUNTAINEER dr., metallic red, $5,995. AVIS FORD 1- 866-387-0867 ALL AUTOS TOP $$ 2005 AWD, loaded, clean. Lou LaRiche Chevrolet (248)355-7515 (734) 453-2500 Junked* Wrecked«Running $19,333. 4 Tiger tickets VOLVO 2002 Cross Country (734)721-1144 888-372-9836 GMC YUKON SLT 2002 4x4, E & M 248-474-4425 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 1999, w/every purchase, V20XL, AWD, $15,998. GMC SIERRA 2006 Extended 4x4, leather, $10,998. black, sunroof, leather, 3rd -Ask for Bryan O'Neil AVIS FORD Evenings 734-717-0428 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 1999 cab long box, 8K, only AVIS FORD seat & more, oniy $17,495. North Bros. Line-Mere (248) 355-7515 4x4, sharp! Loaded, full $19,795. (248)355-7515 (248) 283-6377 power, oniy $8,950. ^¾ Over 10,000 JOHN ROGIN BLIICK 3: s listings online i'734i721-11' MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 734-525-0900 PREMIER 2005. AWD. 34K. AiRSTREAM GMC YUKON XL SLE 2002, every option except Nav., 3rd GMC SIERRA Z71 2003 BMW 740il 2001, gray, BAMBI 1999 Observer & Eccentric silver, full power, dual air. row, one owner, extra clean, Extended cab, black, $16,395, boards, alloys, $14,500. loaded, sharp! Only $16,995. 19 ft. Great cond. Just a tiuick REAL $13,790 Looks new. $18,000 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac call away...,. S79-SELL Aed/fcAton- SATURN of PLYMOUTH Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (734) 421-4299 ESTATE (734) 453-2500 1-800-579-SELL |7355) (734)721-1144 (734) 453-7890 (734) 453-2500

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Value Lot $6,998. white, $14,995. Great Selection AVIS FORD SATURN of PLYMOUTH COBALT 2005, 27K one owner, SATURN of PLYMOUTH Bob Jeannotte Pontiac of (248)355-7515 (734) 453-7890 auto, air, CO, red, $11,190. (734) 453-7890 (734) 453-2500 Budget Vehicles LIBERTY 2005, 4x4, tun SABLE 2085, certified, 4.9% SATURN of PLYMOUTH CROWN VICTORIA 1997, low RIVIERA 1993 2 dr. coupe, PT CRUISER 2003, this the to drive, priced to go. OAC. VIBE 2006, red, 3SK, power miles, leather, $4,998. pearl, $3,910. (734) 453-7890 the one, $9,111. MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Lou LaRiche Chevrolet Ask for Bryan O'Neil options, air, auto, CD, GM AVIS FORD 2000 Premium, 48K,4WD, • Serra Toyota Scion Ask for Bryan 0'Neil 888-372-9836 North Bros. Line-Merc Certified, $15,998. 1- 866-387-0867 IMPALA 2005 North Bros. Line-Merc (248) 355-7515 $8,840. Stk #7T1486A (248) 283-6377 (248) 283-6377 CHEVY BLAZER 2002 4 RIVIERA 1997, leather, MUST SELL! ' CROWN VICTORIA 2005 SABLE 2005, loaded, blue, dr., J4WD, auto, air, $9,980 LIBERTY 2005, 4x4, V-6, CD, loaded, sharp, a real collec­ White, 28,000 miles, auto, air, Police Interceptor Pursuit. $12,784. {734)721-1144 PT CRUISER LTD 2001, moon, FOCUS SE 2004 4 dr., alloys, 33K, reduced, $14,995. tors car. Save, only $7,950. CD player/cassette player, rear $17,998 auto, air, $8,495. 7C8283A Ask for Bryan O'Neil leather, extra clean, 69K one JOHN ROGIN BUICK spoiler, full power (seats, AVIS FORD JEEP CHEROKEE 1998 JledJfafMWL. North Bros. Line-Merc 734-525-0900 owner, $8,450. (248)355-7515 (248) 283-6377 FORD MUSTANG 1966 locks, windows), Onstar 4X4 cheap! $4,990. Stk (734) 721-1144 Powder Blue 2 door, 200 CI equipped. Very clean, good SATURN of PLYMOUTH FIVE HUNDRED SE 2005. #7C9269A SEBRING LXI 2004 4 dr,., Engine, auto trans. New condition. $11,400 or best (734) 453-7890 29K, dark blue, low miles, SL2-1999 $9,450, P20164 brakes, good tires and bat­ offer. Call Allan at loaded, $14,995. White, 86,000 mi., remote tery, no rust, 165,000 miles, MUSTANG 2002, V-6, SEBRING 2004 Convertible, starter, very good condition. third or fourth owner, 248-737-5123 Bill Brown Ford auto, leather, low miles, CADILLAC ELDORADO 1976 low miles, fun in the sun! $4400 or best. (248) 476-3999 parked/stored the past 25 Under 50,000 miles, $10,995 (734) 522-0030 $9,970. Stk #P20246 winters. AM/ FM/ Cassette FORO E156 2000 excel cond. VIEW 2003 stereo. $5300. FIVE HUNDRED SEL 2006, Conversion Van, vacation Call: (734) 455-9585 Leather, moon, Beverly Hills, 248-417-8295 gray, low miles, fully loaded, ready, $7,750. (734) 522-0030 V-6, AWD w/ CADILLAC ELDORADO 1984 $15,995. FORO WENDSTAR 2002, 7 Warranty. Nice & clean, dark cherry, passenger, rear air, $7,950. 130,000 miles, runs good, SEBRING LXI 2001, auto, air, Bill Brown Ford $7850. $2000. 586-344-2773 leather, only $6,295. (734) 522-0030 TRACER 1999, back to TYME (734) 455-5566 North Brothers tymeauto.com Bob Jeannotte Pontiac school special, $4,995. FOCUS 2007, payments as Lou LaRiche Chevrolet CEKTURY 1997 4 dr., (734) 453-2500 low as $250. O.A.C. 888-372-9836 burgundy, $3,895. Ask for Bryan O'Nsil 8720] IMPALA 2007, GM North Bros. Line-Mere Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 1 TDEVILLE2001 (240) 283-6377 Certified, Finance as fiJM 734-524-1318 VILLAGER SPORT, 2002 29K 75,000 miles. Graphite AVALON XLS 2802, 71K, sil­ (734) 453-2500 low as 2.9% APR, FOCUS SE 200S, miles, Black, very clean, great grey, fabric top, exc. cond. ver, gray, $15,595. w/approved credit. 4 to 9K, $11,993. TAURUS 2007, 10 to choose, condition, extras. Must Sell. GRAN SPORT 1996, leather, Pure luxury! $9,000. Serra Toyota Scion moonroof, fully loaded, sharp, choose. Call for details. AVIS FORD from $11,995. All colors. $9,250/best. SOLD 1-866-387-0867 248-661-0492 $6,950. Lou LaRiche Chevrolet (248) 355-7515 Bill Brown Ford 888-372-9836 JOHN ROGIN BUICK DEVILLE 2001, 79K, 4 dr. FOCUS ZX4 SE 2005, white, CAMRY LE 2005 4 dr. sedan, 734-525-0900 (734) 522-0030 red, $15,595. sedan, white, $13,595. 47K, auto, extra clean, Serra Toyota Scion MALIBU 2006 TAURUS SE 2002, auto, air, Serra Toyota Scion LACROSSE CXL 2005, white, serviced, $9,990. ECLIPSE GS 1997, auto, air, 1-866-387-0867 2 LT-$13,998 $6,950. Stk 7T1451A 1-866-387-0867 • loaded, 29K, $15,995. SATURN of PLYMOUTH NORTH BROTHERS FORD WRANGLER 2005, soft sunroof, loaded, only $7,950. AVIS FORD JOHN ROGIN 8UICK DTS 20D4, moonroof, naviga­ (734) 453-7890 (734)524-1264 . top, low miles, six CAMRY XLE 2007, 6K, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (248) 355-7515 734-525-0900 tion, leather, fully loaded, speed, $17,995. leather, silver/gray, $26,995. (734) 453-2500 sharp!! Only $18,950. FOCUS ZX5 2006, loaded, low TAURUS SE 2005, black Serra Toyota Scion Lou LaRiche Chevrolet JOHN ROGIN 8USCK CALIBER 2007, sunburst miles, all the toys, 30 MPG, beauty, low miles, $11,695. 1-866-387-0867 PARK AVENUE 1996, leather, 734-525-0900 orange, priced to sell. $13,295. 888-372-9836 full power, fully loaded, only. Bill Brown Ford Lou LaRiche Chevrolet Bill Brown Ford COROLLA LE 2086 $2 950 (734) 522-0030 . $14,998 ' JOHN ROGIN BUICK 888-372-9836 (734) 522-0030 T r ECLIPSE SPY- TAURUS SE 2006, 5 passen­ 85401 DER CONVERTIBLE 2001 AVIS FORD 734-525-0900 != REAL-ESTATE - (248) 355-7515 FUSION SEL 2006, leather, ger, 30 to choose, from Pearl white w/bfaok top. at it's best! = INTREPID 1999 4 dr., loaded, low miles, chromes, $18,995. $11,998. PARK AVENUE 1997 RX33D 2004, diamond white, Auto. New tires & rims, 1 COROLLA LE'S 2808, 3 to $5,200. StkP20195A AVIS FORD Exceptionally clean, original Bill Brown Ford 42K one owner, like new, owner, 36K, Exc. cond. choose, $13,995. family owned, first $2150 NORTH BROTHERS FORD (248) 355-7515 (734) 522-0030 loaded, AWD, $25,900. $10,900. 248-553-2351 takes. Call: (734) 756-7090 (734)524-1264 TAURUS SEL 2007, certified, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac MALIBU LT 20Q7, V-6, SATURN of PLYMOUTH SRX 2005, ultra moonroof, FUSION SEL 2006, leather, 4.9% APR O.A.C., frost green. (734) 453-2500 PARK AVENUE 20D1, tan, navigation, entertainment, auto, several to choose from, as low as 5.9% moon, $17,998. Ask for Bryan O'Neil (734) 453-7890 leather, sharp, $5,995. feather, diamond white, AVIS FORD North Bros. Line-Merc APR. Bob Jeannotte Pontfac $22,950. (248) 355-7515 (248) 283-6377 Volkswagen' JOHN ROGIN BUiCK Lou LaRiche Chevrolet INTRIGUE 1999, silver/gray, (734) 453-2500 734-525-0900 888-372-9836 MUSTANG 2004 Convertible, TAURUS SEL 2007, certified, $5,595. V-6, leather, auto, $13,940. 4.9% APR O.A.C., silver. Serra Toyota Scion CONTINENTAL 2001, loaded, BEETLE 2003 Turbo ,**, Stk8T1052A Ask for Bryan O'Neil 1- 866-387-0867 leather, affordable luxury, Convertible, $16,498. MONTE CARLO 1997, leather, NORTH BROTHERS FORD. North Bros. Line-Merc $9,980. P20271 AVIS FORD moon, red, $3,995. (734) 524-1264 (248) 283-6377 AVIS Does NORTH BROTHERS FORD (248) 355-7515 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac MUSTANG 2096 Convertible, TAURUS SEL 2007, V-6, blue, (734) 524-1264 10K, auto, $19,998. leather, full power, alloys, only (734) 453-2500 LS 2002, loaded, super clean, AZTEK 2004, AWD, white, What Others INTREPID 1999, low AVIS FORD $14,995. Autos Under $2000 (g) moonroof, V-8. MONTE CARLO LS 2003, miles, $5,900. (248) 355-7515 sunroof, sharp! $13,495 JledJfoJxta/L- Ask for Bryan O'Neil silver, extra clean, 84K, Lou LaRiche Chevrolet Bob Jeannotte Pontiac CAN'T! MUSTANG 2006 Pony, 2K, North Bros. Line-Merc $8 590 888-372-9836 (734) 721-1144 Police Impounds $508. Cars leather, $18,498. (248) 283-6378 (734) 453-2500 from $500! Tax repos, US You're Approved SATURN of PLYMOUTH AVIS FORD LS 2005, BONNEVILLE SE 2000 4 dr. Marshall and IRS sales. Cars, (248) 355-7515 For The Auto (734) 453-7890 MAGNUM SXT 2007, candy 20K, $15,998. sedan, maroon, $8,285. trucks, Suv's Toyota's, Honda's, Chevy's and morel red, full power, alloy wheels, MUSTANG 2006, V-6, racing AVIS FORD Serra Toyota Scion YOU Want For listings: CD, low miles, $20,695. green, auto, $17,980. Stk# ACCORD COUPE 2003, silver, (248)355-7515 1-866-387-0867 AVEO 2004 4 dr., great FIND IT ONLINE 6C1174A V-6, leather, sunroof, 6 disc, 1-800-298-1768x1010 MARK VIII LSC 1998 on gas, only $7,995. NORTH BROTHERS FORD alloys, 32K, $17,500. BONNEVILLE SSEI 2obT HOMETOWNUFE.COFVl 54,000 miies, ivory, loaded, tou LaRiche Chevrolet (734)721-1144 . (734)524-1264 leather, $7,295. tip-top shaoe, like new, 888-372-9836 $10,500. 734-422-3463 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac MONTE CARLO LT 2006, red. NEON SXT 2004 4 dr., blue, MUSTANG GT 1999 (734)721-1144 Convertible, 35th Anniversary, full power, CD, alloys, GM sunroof, 30K, chrome wheeis, SIGNATURE L 2005, next best 15K, $15,998. ACCORD LX 2003, auto, air, CAVALIER 2004, 2 dr. coupe, Certified, $15,895. $10,695. thing toalimo. $27,600. G-6 2005 4 dr. GT, black, AVIS FORD loaded, low miles, $13,950. yellow, $11,549. NORTH BROTHERS FORD panaramic sunroof, 35,700 (248)355-7515 JOHN ROGIN BUICK FORD Serra Toyota Scion 734-525-0900 (734) 524-1264 miles, 6 disc, 5.9% O.A.C. 1-866-387-0867 (734)721-1144 (734)721-1144 MUSTANG GT 2006 $AVE. TOWN CAR 2004, certified, Convertible, low miles, ACCORD SE 2007 4 dr, 4,669 low miles, one owner, low miles, super clean, $26,995. $21,362. $20,500. (734) 721-1144 Bill Brown Ford Ask lor Bryan O'Neil • (734) 522-0030 SATURN of PLYMOUTH North Bros. Line-Merc G6 2D05, V-6, silver, 3GK, (734) 453-7890 (248) 283-6378 $14,495. CIVIC 1998 4 dr., New tires, ZEPHYR 2006 4 dr., loaded, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac -TCKL' Find the beet battery. 103,000 miles, exc. $22,998. (734) 453-2500 without a garage sales in cond. $4850. 734-495-9216 AVIS FORD 2007.Mazda,5Snort-Modeln \t or 734-231-5431. (248)355-7515 G6 2006, auto, air, gray, O&E Classifieds! certified, $14,995, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac £28?* Showers oS (734) 453-2500 MAZDA 2007 5 Sport, $15,998. G6 2007, V-6, auto, air, low Great miies, fully loaded, only AVIS FORD "It's All About Results!' $16,950. (248) 355-7515 Deals JOHN ROGIN BUICK MAZDA 6 HB SPORT S 2004 734-525-0900 Limited time get 0% APR Leather, moon. $18,998 in your AVIS FORD GRAND AM 2004, auto, air, - "'^f^-^'- ^gsssr Brothers white, certified. $9,995 2007 Mazda 6i Sport Sedan Value Package (248) 355-7515 MAZDA 626 2002, loaded, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac low miles, must see, $10,700 (734) 453-2500 or best offer. 4 Tiger tickets S-Plan Certified Pre owned CIVIC 2006 4 dr., only S.v w/every purchase. GRAND AM GT 2804, 2 dr. vehicles! $16,995. Ask for Bryan O'Nsil coupe, black, $10,395. 24 month lease 6 year / 75,000 North Bros. Line-Merc Serra Toyota Scion (248) 283-6377 1-866-387-0867 with $0 down* mile warranty (734) 522-0030 As low as 3.9% MAZDA 6S 2084 Sport GRAND AM GT 2804, 4 dr. per CRV - EX 2001 sedan, white, $14,995. m "0" Security Deposit Gets31MPG m 'LimitetitmegetC -APR' Financing! Wagon, $10,498. Stk.#07M680 Excellent condition. Retiree's AVIS FORD Serra Toyota Scion FORD EXPLORER XLT car. 100,000 miles $800Q/best (248) 355-7515 1- 866-387-0867 offer. 313-475-9481 2004 4x4, $14,995. GRAND AM SE1 2003, 4 dr. P20212 HONDA CRV 2000 sedan, white, $11,049. FOCUS SE 2007, great Loaded, CD, 88,000 miles, sil­ Serra Toyota Scion value, certified, $11,980. ver, immaculate condition, 1- 866-387-0867 tofed what you want Stk #20153 $7950. 248-336-0516 COUGAR 2003 FOCUS SES 2005, Auto, air, leather, GRAND PRIX 2005 4 dr., in tie 24 month lease Certified, 25K. $10,830. moon, 22k cloth, red, only $12,995. Observers Eccentric Stk#7C1145A 8527] miles. $5999, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac with $1050 down* TAURUS SE 2004, only $99 down and $141 per Classifieds! Certified, APR as low as month. mo RIO 2005, auto, air, $8,97C (734) 453-2500 T Security Deposit 4.9%, $9,200. Stltf TYME (734) 455-5566 Completely Redesigned for 2008 Stk P20253 GRAND PRIX 2007, three to jjUKjBMIt P20234 tymeauto.com NORTH BROTHERS FORD choose, ail low miles, fully 10PUCUH FORD FREESTAR 2006 (734) 524-1264 loaded, from $15,950. vacation ready, $14,930. JOHN ROGIN BUICK 4DC4U: SPECTRUM 2001 Stk #P20233 734-525-0900 FORO FREESTAR 2004, Very low miles, leather, rear air, $14,900. auto, air, great on 1-800-579-SELL 7T5255A gas. $4175. GRAND MARQUIS 1994 4 dr Local News TAURUS SE 2006, low low TYME (734) 455-5566 auto, . Excellent cond.! Runs <*$ Online 0RFAX; payments, certified, tymeauto.com great! Clean. Silver ext./grey $10,960. Stk#P20106 int. Newer tires, shocks, 136K 734-953-2232 TAURUS SEL 2006, hometownllfe.com 535] 734-207-9616 m Certified, APR as low as - "0" Security Deposit Limited time get 0% APR** GRAND MARQUIS 1999, COMMUNITY Stk#07M7693 4,9%. .Great mpg. $12,960. Stk #20109 GRAND CHEROKEE 2004, $5,998. NEWS 'ITS ALL ABOUT pewter, $17,147. AVIS FORD Serra Toyota Scion (248) 355-7515 RESULTS!" North Brothers 1-866-387-0867 GRAND PRIX GTP 2805, GRAND MARQUIS 2004, black, comp G package, low GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO loaded, must see, only miles, 260 h.p., 2.9% O.A.C., Internet: 1999 4x4, 125,000 miles', $13,333. $18,500. One owner, Exc. cond. Ask for Bryan O'Neil 734-524-1264 Romote starter. New tires North Bros. Line-Merc innr.homctfiiaMc.mn $6,200. 734-451-2578 (248) 283-6377 (734)721-1144 Save time and money..

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