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BY DARRELL CLEM expectations and forced city ings has been scheduled for police and fire departments, expected to be built in late sign up for the Wild adminis­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER leaders to scramble to try and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. inflatable bouncers and much October with help from com­ tration's Mission Green effort, buy enough hot dogs to feed an 23 — this time at Tattan Park more." munity volunteers. In fact, aimed at making the city more Nearly 1,000 people showed enthusiastic crowd. on Carlson south of Ford, not The gathering, which is free, those who want to help may environmentally friendly up the last time Westland "We were pleasantly sur­ far from Westland City Hall, is intended to draw together sign up during the gathering. though a wide array of initia­ Mayor William Wild invited prised by the overwhelming Deputy Mayor Courtney residents and city leaders in a The get-together also will tives. With the earlier Corrado residents to a local park for an presence of nearby residents Conover has issued a statement relaxed, informal setting. give residents a chance to hear Park gathering in mind, Wild old-fashioned barbecue, chil­ who came out to take part in indicating that Tattan Park The Tattan Park site will more about the city's hopes for said, "we aim to create the dren's activities and a chance our first gathering," Wild said. "will be transformed into a allow officials to reveal the starting to remediate the east same inviting atmosphere at to learn about important city With residents clearly . bustling landscape with plenty area where a new, 25,000- end of nearby Central City Park Tattan Park ~ an evening the issues. embracing the concept, Wild of games and activities for square-foot play structure with soccer fields and other entire family will enjoy." The late-August gather­ has announced that the second children, including safety dem­ — dubbed Play Planet because amenities. ing in Corrado Park exceeded in a series of outdoor gather­ onstrations by the Westland of its outer-space theme — is Moreover, residents also may [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 Doo-Dahs get ready for baseball rematch BY DARRELL CLEM Late in the week, the Lah- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER de-Dahs couldn't be reached for comment. A woman who It's time for revenge with answered the telephone at baseball bats. Greenfield Village said no Relax. It's not nearly as one from the team would he threatening as it sounds. in until Monday. Nobody's gonna get hurt. Likely story. Were they Well, maybe someone's pride. hiding from the Westland A fledgling Westland media? Or even worse, baseball team called the Zip- spending their time wisely a-Dee-Doo-Dahs will have practicing for another old- a rematch this year against fashioned whipping against Greenfield Village's historic the hometown team? Lah-de-Dahs. Other than Kosowski, the Forget Westland's crush­ local team is expected to ing 24-8 loss last year dur­ include Mayor William Wild, Richard Ward of Westland fills his Saturn with gas at the Mobil station at the corner of Ford and Wayne Road where gas sold for $3.54 per gallon as part of ing a baseball game using Police Chief James Ridener a Co-Op Services Gredit Union gas give-away. 1867 rules outlined by and Fire Chief Michael Henry Chadwick in Honey's Reddy, among others. Baseball Book of Reference. Ultimately, the win­ For the record, that means ner of the game will be the no spitting, no gloves, only Westland Historic Village underhand pitching and Park. All money raised courteous players who from the game, including "abstain from profanity and a $50-per~player fee and its twin and vile brother, concessions, will benefit the BY DARRELL CLEM "Five dollars seemed like a nation's economic problems. gallons. obscenity." historic village on Wayne OBSERVER STAFF WRITER lot of money when I was sav­ For now, Ward settled for The credit union shelled Dang it! Road south of Marquette. ing for my retirement. Now saving a little money on his out $1,000 to cover It's all in fun, though, as It's open for public tours 1-4 Retired toolmaker Richard I can't hardly buy a gallon of latest fillup. Thursday's gas discounts the two teams face off at 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call (734) Ward,.83, was first in line at gas with it." "It gives me some hope," he — one of six "gas giveaway" p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, in 326-1110. one gas pump when the Mobil Ward conceded he has had said. events in southeast Michigan Jaycee Park at Hunter and After Westland's team lost station at Ford and Wayne to cut back on his spending as Ward and other motorists communities the financial Wildwood for a game that's last year, Mayor Wild had dropped its prices by 25 cents prices have shot up for every­ quickly lined up Thursday institution serves. free to the public. declared that a rematch this Thursday morning, selling a thing from gas to groceries, morning as the Mobil station, "We just want to give some­ "We're going to try and win year would "give us a chance gallon of regular for $3,549. and he said he has "election starting at 11 a.m., teamed thing back to the commu­ this year," Westland Parks to practice a little bit." "1 appreciate it," Ward, a dilemma" about whether up with the Livonia-based nity," Co-op Services Credit and Recreation Director With last year's 24-8 score, World War II veteran and Democratic presidential Co-op Services Credit Union Union marketing coordina­ Robert Kosowski said. let's hope they practiced a lot. Westland resident, said just candidate Barack Obama to slash gas prices for the tor Bryan Feldpausch said Then, suddenly, he seemed before he put $31.01 in the or Republican John McCain first 4,000 gallons sold. a little cockier. "We're going [email protected] tank of his 2002 Saturn. would be best suited to fix the Customers could buy up to 30 Please see GAS, A2 to even the series this year." (T34) 953-2110 home invasions

BY TIFFANY L PARKS for homes with open garage doors. Team arrested Malmsten early In 1992, Malmsten was In the latest string of robber­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Once such a home was discovered, Wednesday morning in the released from prison after she ies, Malmsten was identified Canton Sgt. Rick Pomorski said Westland area and she was pleaded guilty to possessing after a vehicle she was driving Becky Sue Malmsten, 49, of the thief would pull into the resi­ arraigned Thursday in 35th more than 25 grams of cocaine was captured on gas station sur­ Westland has been charged in dence's driveway, enter the garage District Court on charges of home and receiving stolen property. In veillance films. connection with approximately and then enter the home. invasion, a 20-year felony and January 2007, Malmsten's proba­ Malmsten's bond was set at 10 late-night home invasions in Pomorski said there has been no larceny from a building, a 4-year tion from a larceny charge ended. $25,000 cash and her prelimi­ Canton. indication that the thief was ever felony. Malrasten is also facing a In February 2008, the Westland nary examination is scheduled Malmsten Police believe that a person has confronted by a homeowner. charge of being a habitual fourth woman wrapped up another pro­ for Friday in 35th District Court. been driving through township Members of the Western offender, which' is punishable by bation period stemming from a neighborhoods after dark looking Wayne Community Response up to life in prison. larceny charge. [email protected] [ (734} 953-2170

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BY SUE MASON be the opening act for Lynyrd contest. Modlinski submit the OBSERVER STAFF WRITER PICK THE WINNER Skynyrd at the DTE theater. photograph of the band and Some 80 bands submit­ CD just two days before the For Bob Couch, being You can see portions of ted a photo and original song Aug. 14 deadline. the opening act for Lynyrd today's live performances by for the contest and an online "It was like what the heck, Skynyrd at the DTE Energy AYNTELLYN, BBMI, The Pony vote narrowed the field to the let's enter, and if it works out, we'll be playing for Lynyrd Music Theater Sept. 21 would Express and Helicon-online at four finalists - AYNTELLYN, GBMI, The Pony Express and Skynyrd," said Modlinski. be a dream come true. www.myFOXDetroit.com begin­ And it could happen if his Helicon. Those four bands "That's what we started with. band, AYNTELLYN (pro­ ning Monday, Sept. 15. are performing live 15-20- We love to play that stuff." nounced Ain't Tellin), gets the The online voting starts minute sets, beginning at In fact, Couch and votes to win the FOX Rocks Monday and runs through 11:59 noon today (Sept. 14), at the Modlinski describe the band's contest. p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. Voting Metro Music Expo at the Rock music as rock'n'roll with a "It would mean the world to will be limited to one vote per Financial Showplace in Novi. southern rock influence, a sort me," said the Westland resi­ e-mail address per hour. Voting AYNTELLYN will take to the of "Aerosmith meets Lynyrd stage at 1:15 p.m. Skynyrd." dent. "My pop would be look­ must be manual. No bots or ing down on me, he'd be given One song by each band will "I was learning Lynyrd Members of AYNTELLYN include lead guitarist Bill Couch of Westland, bass me two thumbs up." other automated voting is be videotaped and put on the Skynyrd's music when their player Gary Modlinski of Garden City, rhythm and lead guitarist Ara Kach of "We'd love to play DTE," allowed. FOX 2 Web site where people plane went down in 1977," said Wyandotte, drummer Gary Ball of Garden City and lead singer Dino Johnson added bandmate Gary The.grand prize winner wili will have from Monday, Sept. Couch. "It broke my heart." of Dearborn. Modlinski of Garden City, bet­ share the stage with Lynyrd 15, through Thursday, Sept. 18, The band wants to win the ter known as Mod. "Bill has Skynyrd on Sunday, Sept. 21 at to vote for their favorite band. contest for Couch who has I wanted to leave the hospital wish," he said. "I did." been diagnosed with level the day after surgery, but I Modlinski believes the con­ inspired us, he's made us go the DTE Energy Music Theater. The band is leaving noth­ ing to chance and is stick­ 4 glioblastoma. He is now couldn't because I had these test and the chance to open up the extra mile." That band also will perform live The band includes Couch, ing with its signature song, undergoing radiation and tubes hanging out of my head." for Lynyrd Skynyrd has helped the lead guitarist, Modlinski, on FOX 2 News Weekend and AYNTELLYN, with words chemotherapy after doctors Even though he is battling his friend, it has given him who plays bass, rhythm and receive 20 tickets to the concert. by Modlinski with music by removed a cancerous tumor cancer, Couch says he and something to look forward to. lead guitarist Ara Kach of You can also get more infor­ Couch, for the video. the size of a tennis ball from his band mates are ready to " I don't know how long Wyandotte, drummer Gary mation about AYNTELLYN on "If it ain't broke, no reason his brain last month. "walk out on the stage, do the he has to live, but this has Ball of Garden City and their Web site at www.myspace. to fix it," said Modlinski about "I'm writing better than job and walk off." He's hoping helped," he said. ever and playing better than it's good enough to make his "And winning would be lead singer Dino Johnson of com sticking with the song. "It's the Dearborn. The band is one of one we used for the CD and it ever and I've only been out of dream come true. absolutely huge." four finalists in the contest worked." the hospital a month," Couch "I saw a shooting star the being sponsored by FOX 2, and the Metro Music Expo. This is the first time the said with a laugh. "The doctor other night and when you see srrtasondJhometowniife.com DTE Energy Music Theater The grand prize winner will band has entered a FOX Rocks thinks I'm a miracle because one, you're suppose to make a (734) 953-2112

said. "I wish the stations Fort Street and Pennsylvania 6AS would do this more often. Road in Riverview. PAGE A1 The last time I filled up, it For more information, visit cost me $52." the credit union's Web site The credit union earlier at www.cscu.org, stop by a Thursday, standing in the offered similar programs at local branch or call (800) Mobil parking lot with busi­ the Mobil station at Five Mile 321-8570. ness development officer and Middlebelt in Livonia In Westland, meanwhile, KathyHurt. and at the BP station at Mobil employee Fakhar Postal clerk Sherri Neal, a Michigan Avenue and Mason Murshid worked quickly as 40-year-old Belleville resi­ Street in Dearborn. Next customers came in to pay for dent, stopped at the Westland up, fuel discounts, all start­ their discounted fuel. station on her way home from ing at 11 a.m., wilTbe offered "I'm just excited," he said. a Detroit hair salon. She had Sept. 18 at the Marathon "It's never happened here heard news reports about the station at 1101 Pontiac Trail before, but it's good. It helps BY DARRELLCLEM gas discounts, and she spent in Walled Lake, Sept. 24 out the customers and the OBSERVER STAFF WRITER $40.25 filling up her 2008 at the Marathon at 18060 community." Ford Fusion. Allen Road in Melvindale, A man suspected of robbing "I think it's beautiful," she and Sept. 27 at the Mobil at . dclemHhometownlife.com | (734)953-2110 a bank branch on Westland's southeast side was in custody Friday in Dearborn following a similar incident in that city, police said. The suspect was captured after a white male wearing a; hoodie and sunglasses robbed the Best Bank branch inside WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD the Kroger store near the Jf HOMETOWNLIFE.COM northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Merriman Road, TOM hiAVviXY | STArF PHOTOGRAPHER police Lt. Dan Karrick said. Mobil station employee Fakhar shid reduces the price of gas at the The incident happened flome Delivery/Customer Service 1-866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) Westland station. shortly before 3:30 p.m. Thursday, and the man was Newsroom .' (734)953-2104 Fax {734)591-7279 captured several hours later Sports Nightline (734)953-2104 following a similar incident Classified Advertising 1-800-579-SELL (7355) inside a Kroger store in Display Advertising (734)582-8363 Dearborn, Karrick said. A man went inside the Westland store, handed a note POSTAL PERIODICAL REQUIREMENTS to a bank teller and ordered her The Westland Observer - Publication NO. USPS 663-530 Published every Thursday and Sunday. to "put all the money in a bag," Periodical postage is paid at Livonia, Michigan 48150. Karrick said. 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI48150 "He insinuated he had a weapon," the lieutenant said. "The teller gave him the money, and he ran out the door." No shots were fired and no one was injured. The man escaped with an undisclosed amount of money, but Karrick said it was believed most of the I cash was retrieved. *•••, - ^C*;T The suspect fled the Westland scene on foot and was sought for several hours before authorities captured him in Dearborn. The suspect was likely fac­ ing charges of bank robbery in Westland.

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The away from the test site when the ' Adult Book Discussion Group: 7 company can fix dents, U.S. detonated the bomb, but the p.m. Sept. 16. scratches and make minor public outcry was so huge that • Join us as we discuss collision repairs right in your within three months the island "Abundance" by Sena Jeter own driveway. was abandoned as a testing site Naslund. Marie Antoinette was "Instead of having your and turned into a bird sanctuary. a child of 14 when her mother car in a body shop for four or Now, more than 30 years later, arranged for her to leave her family five days, well come out and Greenpeace has offices in more and her country to become the wife be done in 3-4 hours," said PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER than 30 countries. of the 15-year-old future King of Jeff Olle, a former Canton Jeff Olle, a 1988 Salem High graduate and former Canton resident, is regional operations director for Collision To find out more about one of the France. 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Rutkowski, a technical than read about Greenpeace and Oskar Schell is nine-years-old Louis Mancina and John manager, the company also the environment, there are tons when his father is killed at the Maio founded the Warren- specializes in doing work of books that can be found at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, based company in 1987. Since on lease vehicles that need library. Among the newest additions 2001. Copies are available at the then it has grown dramati­ to be turned in, and might are "Living like Ed" by Ed Begley Jr., Reference Desk. cally and there are now 45 have the kind of blemishes "Endangered Earth" published by "Welcome to the Sixties": 7 franchise locations spread that the car companies will Scientific American, "True Green @ p.m. Sept. 17. throughout 29 states, includ­ charge for. 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Medicaid is Services offers biood pressure testing including free weights, medicine ' and Paranormal Investigator Amy and send it to Sue Mason, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Be sure to accepted.-A refresher course also free of charge every other Wednesday balls, balance balis, and Therabands Williamson, the hosts, will take guest include your name and information about your photo. is available. Call (734) 458-4330 for at 10:30 a.m. at the Mapiewood in order to isoiate and tone each of to a local cemetery for "Tombstone more information or to register. Community Center on Maptewood just the major muscle groups. Fee is $30 Tales." "A Victorian Haunting to buy organic, what the experts Charmaine at (313) 278-1266. Tuesday, Sept. 16 west of Merriman. Call (734) 458-4330 per month. For more information, call Experience" will be held Tickets are are saying about the differences St. Sebastian Catholic School needs Get Up and Move at 9 a.m., 3 for more information. (734) 458-3242. $40 per person through Oct. 1 and between organic and non-organic, vendor for its craft show 9 a.m. to and 4 p.m. This is an invigorating Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. Thirty Diabetes Self-Management $50 per person thereafter. Tickets among other things. The workshop is 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the school, 20700 exercise program is designed to help minutes of exercise including cardio, Education (first of four classes) at for "Tombstone Tales" are $10 extra co-sponsored by The Foundation for Colgate Ave., Dearborn Heigths. For you get up and get moving, and is strength training and stretching. 6:30 p.m. This comprehensive series and donations will be given to the Wellness Professionals, a non-profit more information, call Michelle at the perfect compliment to your diet Exercise at your own comfort level. is planned to help people Live Well Cemetery Association. Seating is organization serving the community (313) 586-1133 or (313) 563-6640. program. These classes will help you Get in, get out and get on with your With Diabetes. Participants learn limited. Tickets must purchased in since 1985 promoting natural and to make an easy transition back to an day. Fee is $30 per month or a $5 self-care skills of nutrition, exercise, advance and are available online at preventative health care. Call (734) FOR YOUR HEALTH exercise program or help you to get drop-In fee. Call (734) 458-3242 for medication management, monitoring www.kristyrobirieft.com. 425-8588 for more information and Advocacy group started for the first time. Fee is $30 more information. of blood sugar levels, foot and skin Enrollment to reserve a seat The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the per month. For more information, call CPAP and BIPAP Mask Fitting care, prevention of problems and psy­ Registration is now being accepted Class reunion Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy (734)458-3242. Clinic at 5 p.m. Attention CPAP and chosocial issues. Physician referral for the fall for preschool 3-year-olds Cherry Hill High School Classes of group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and Diabetes Self-Management BIPAP users: Did you know that most is required. There is a fee, but reim­ and kindergarten through eighth- 1983 and 1984 will hold a reunion 6 third Thursday of the month at St. Education (first of four classes) at insurances cover new supplies every bursement is available by Medicare, grade at St. Damian School, 29891 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. 9:30 a.m. This comprehensive series year? Have you been wanting to try Medicaid and most commercial insur­ Joy, Westland. Call parish office at Hawthorne Valley Country Club on. Wayne Road, at Bayview, Westland. is planned to help people Live Well a new style of mask, but don't know ance plans. Call (734) 458-3481 for (734) 421-6130 for more information. Merriman north of Warren Road, Call (734) 362-8825. With Diabetes. Participants iearn how to get one? Visit the Sleep more information or to register. Willow Creek Cooperative Preschool Westland. The cost is $50 per person Substance abuse support self-care skills of nutrition, exercise, Disorders Center of Michigan, 35600 Yoga(third of four classes) at is currently accepting enrollment and includes dinner and open bar A SAFE PLACE meets at 7 p.m. medication management, monitoring Central City Parkway, Suite 103, 7 p.m. Learn how to relax, stretch Into our Parent/Tot, Young 3's, three- (casual attire). Advanced tickets Thursdays in the Fellowship Hall at of blood sugar levels, foot and skin Westland, 5-6 p.m. any Wednesday for and breathe while creating balance, year and 4-year programs. Willow only must be purchased by Sept. 30. Merriman Road Baptist Church, 2055 care, prevention of problems and psy­ a free mask fitting clinic. No appoint­ strength and flexibility for both the Creek is located at 36660 Cherry Hill Contact one of the following commit­ Merriman, Garden City. A SAFE PLACE chosocial issues. Physician referral ment is needed. Call (734) 458-3330 body and mind. This four-week ses­ in Westland. For more information, tee members for additional informa­ is based on the Alcoholics for Christ is required. There is a fee, but reim­ with any questions or for more infor­ sion is $32. Classes meet at Garden call the preschool at (734) 326-0078, . tion: '83'- Lori Westerhoim at (734) program. For more information, call bursement is available by Medicare, mation. . Friday, Sept. 19 Amateur radio training 834-6796, '83'- Mary McCollough Russ Weathers at (734) 422-1995. Medicaid and most commercial insur­ CPR-Adult (ARC) at 6 p.m. Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. Thirty Interested in amateur radio? The (Potvin) at (734) 658-1014,'83'-Mary Menopause & More ance plans. Call (734) 458-3481 for Approved by the American.Red Cross, minutes of exercise including cardio, Garden City Amateur Radio Club is Ann Brefka (Stempien) at (734) 729- A Menopauses More support more information or to register. this class provides hands-on CPR strength training and stretching. sponsoring an 11-week beginner's 6783,'83'-Mark Tyl at (313) 587-0092, group for women meets 7-9 p.m. Strength and Stretch at 2 p.m. training to adults. Participants are Exercise at your own comfort level. class for the technician license. '83'- Lori Hagedorn (Schuler) at (313) the first Wednesday of the month This is a non-aerobic exercise class prepared to respond to breathing Get in, get out and get on with your Classes will meet 7-9 p.m. Oct. 6 730-1303 or '84'- Renee Liske (Scott) in Classroom 2 of the west addition designed to help you strengthen and cardiac emergencies in victims, day. Fee is $30 per month or a $5 through Dec. 8 at the Cambridge at (734) 425-7826. of the Marian Women Center of St. and define your muscles, as well as age 8 and above. This class is offered drop-in fee. Call (734) 458-3242 for Center, on Cambridge east of Fish Dial-A-Ride Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, increase your flexibility. Each class at Garden City Hospital's Health S more information Middlebelt in Garden City. The final Fish Dial-A-Ride of Western Wayne Livonia. No registration is necessary, will combine a variety of equipment, Education Center at 6701 Harrison, Sunday, Sept. 21 week of class will be the FCC license County is seeking volunteer driv­ and the group is free of charge. Call including free weights, medicine just north of Mapiewood. There is a Garden City Hospital Presents exam. No prior knowledge or experi­ ers. A nonprofit community service (734)655-1100. balls, balance balls, and Therabands fee. Participants will receive certifi­ Men's Health: Prostate Cancer ence is required, but a personal com­ group, it provides door-to-door rides Counterpoint in order to isolate and tone each of cation upon successfu! completion. Screening Day 8-11 a.m. Garden City puter with Windows 98 or Windows to non-emergency medical and other Counterpoint Shelter and Crisis the major muscle groups. Fee is $30 Call Community Education at (734) Hospital will offer prostate exams by XP is strongly recommended. Morse necessary appointments for senior Center offers free counseling and per month. For more information, call 458-4330 for more information. specialty physicians and laboratory code is no longer required for any and disabled residents of Garden respite services for people ages 10-17 (734) 458-3242. Eating Disorders Support Group screening. The physician examination is amateur license, but an optional City, Livonia and Westland who are and their families. For more informa­ Yoga (second of four classes) at at 7 p.m. This support group is for free of charge. There is a fee of $8 for code class also will be offered and unable to drive and have no alterna­ tion, call (734) 563-5005. 4 p.m. Learn how to relax, stretch those individuals with anorexia, buli­ lab testing, which Includes PSA, choles­ will run concurrently with the techni­ tive transportation. Volunteers can Toughlove and breathe while creating balance, mia, and compulsive and binge eating terol and testosterone. Appointments cian class. For further information specify days, times, and areas they're A Toughlove support group meets strength and flexibility for both the disorders. Both males and females are necessary and can be scheduled by contact Fred Comps,K8KU2, at ¢734) willing to drive. For additional infor­ 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Northwest body and mind. This four-week ses­ are invited to attend. This meeting calling (734) 458-4330. [email protected]. mation, call (888) 660-2007 and leave Wayne Skill Center, Ann Arbor Trail Charity casino opens a message. between Merriman and Farmington If you are looking for a place to show Higher Rock Cafe roads. Newcomers welcome. Call your skills at Texas Hold 'Em, the The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army (734) 261-7880 or (248) 380-7748. hottest game in town, the Canton presents the Higher Rock Cafe the Charity Casino, Western Wayne second and fourth Fridays of the EDUCATION County's only charity poker room month at its facility at 2300 Venoy, St. Raphael is coming to the Shark Club on Ford south of Palmer, Westland. Doors St. Raphael Catholic School, located in Canton every Thursday through open at 7:30 p.m. Live bands perform on Merriman just north of Ford Get Your Sunday. The Canton Charity Casino beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is free, in Garden City, is now accepting n offers nightly tournaments as well as however, a free will offering will be open enrollment for the 2008-2009 continuous cash games and a venue taken to support the bands. Check school year for preschool through "Reader Rewards for players of all skill levels. Custom out Higher Rock on the Web at www. eighth-grade. Programs include tables and equipment, trained deal­ tsa.higherrockcafe.4t.com or call 3-4-year-old preschool, technol­ today! ers, and a professional staff all lend (734)722-3660. ogy updates and a host of extra­ itself to the gaming experience. curricular activities. Computer *• Non-profit, charitable organizations CRAFT SHOWS labs, new classroom technology, are licensed by the State of Michigan Sts. Peters Paul Japanese class, and chess ciub u G"fl«r to sponsor each weekend, allowing Crafters are wanted for the 20th are some of the school's newest v =flw them to raise funds for their special annual arts and crafts show additions. The school has a strong causes. The hours are 7 p.m. to 12:30 Saturday, Nov. 22, at Sts. Peter S academic program and also offers i&$ K'ffiK'i . . a-wr a.m. Thursday-Friday (tournament Paul Church Hall, 750 N. Beech Daly, religion class, weekly Mass and at 8 p.m.) and 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dearborn Heights. For more informa­ sacramental preparation including Saturday-Sunday (tournament at 5 tion, call Deb at (248) 946-0173 or Reconciliation, Communion and S*'ff* p.m.) The Shark Club is at 42070 Ford, Virginia (734) 522-9653. Confirmation. Latchkey and bussing 4 „ just west of Haggerty in Canton, Non­ St. Theodore is available, and all faiths are wel­ &£ profit groups interested in sponsor­ The St. Theodore's CCW will hold its come. For registration information ing a fund-raising weekend can call annual Fall Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 or to learn more about St. Raphael' (734) 502-7033 or send an e-mail to p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the parish Catholic School, contact the school [email protected]. social haii at 8200 N. Wayne Road, office at (734) 425-9771 or visit the Simply subscribe to or renew your subscription for YMCA Mom to Mom Westland. Admission is free, and Web site at www.straphaei-gc.org. The Livonia YMCA will host a Mom to table rental is available for $25. Call St. Damian 6 months and we'll send you a Readers Rewards Card! Mom sale from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. Mary at (734) 425-4421 (voice mail St. Damian Catholic School at 28, at the Livonia YMCA, 14255 Stark, ttlQ) for rental information. 2989Uoy, Westland, offers pre­ Call 866.887.2737 or mail today,.. between Schoolcraft and Lyndon. St.Sebastian school for 3-4-year-olds and full Proceeds to benefit the YMCA's Crafters are needed for St. Anne Altar day kindergarten through grade 8. Strong Kids program. Admission Society's Fall Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 4 For more information or to sched­ Featuring... $600 in FREE STUFF! is $1; strollers allowed after 4 p.m. p.m. Nov. 15, at St. Sebastian Catholic ule a tour, call (734) 427-1680 or Bake sale, hot dogs and nachos for Church, 20710 Colgate Ave., Dearborn check out the school's Web site at purchase. Heigths. For more information, call www.stdamian.com. 36 MORE REASONS Free seminars toTH subscribeE to your hometown newspaper! 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Holiday Catering & feature its usual lineup of fine editing Feature sections culinary graduates, some Cooking School in Royal Oak pastries and entrees under Sto the news sections of the best chefs in metro is led by Stacy Sloan, another the guidance of instructors of the Livonia and Redford Detroit. graduate. Joe's Gourmet like Shawn Loving, Marcus Observer at the Observer £2 Year after year Catering & Events, an Haight, Joe Decker and Dan Eccentric Newspapers, it's Schoolcraft's culinary gradu­ expanded operation at Joe's Hugelier. been an adjustment for me ates return to "give some­ Produce in Livonia, has hired Schoolcraft is a culinary letting used to new dead­ thing back" to the college to several Schoolcraft graduates cornerstone of the commu­ lines and support scholarships. The in producing upscale carryout nity and it is reflected in this new staff. It graduates range from Steve dinners, desserts and other star-studded lineup of food isn't a drastic Allen of Steve & Rocky's foods. samplings. Where else can one, because of Novi to Randy Emert of All of these restaurants, you go to sample these great I worked Great Oaks Country Club bakeries, catering services culinary delicacies from res­ The numbers should be of no surprise to anyone. Office and %. in news for in Rochester. Chef Brian and carryouts will be pre­ taurants and pastry shops? commercial vacancy rates in southeast Michigan are high and, in almost 15 Polcyn, chef/owner of Five senting food at the extrava­ Beverages, including wines some cases, are expected to grow. years before Lakes Grill in Milford and ganza. and beer, will be served (you Even in Troy, where local officials dispute figures released by going to the recently opened Forest There are other fine restau­ must be 21 to attend.) companies that track such things, the numbers are substantial. Ken Abramczyk Features. Grill in Birmingham and co­ rants at the event, too. Bacco It's a great event to taste The office vacancy rate is 18.76 percent. One of author of Charcuterie, The Ristorante in Southfield will great foods, and the money "That's huge," said Brian Murphy, Troy's assistant manager for the perks Craft of Salting, Smoking feature its fine Italian cook­ goes to a wonderful cause. economic development. of working and Curing, a James Beard- ing, and LaBistecca Italian The 17th annual Culinary Also facing the impact of a tough economy is Livonia, where in the Features sections nominated book, often pres­ Grille in Livonia often serves Extravaganza is scheduled office vacancy rates are slated at 20-22 percent. was covering the Culinary ents some of that charcuterie its tremendous Piedmontese from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 28 at The impact of problems in the auto industry is hitting hard in Extravaganza at Schoolcraft namely his chicken sausage, beef tenderloin (one of my the VisTaTech Center at the both towns. Industrial vacancies are at a rate of 11.81 percent in College in Livonia. also highlighted in the book. favorites) with its rich pep­ college, 18600 Haggerty, Troy and 10 percent in Livonia. And now that I'm edit­ Then there's The Farm pery flavor at this event. Matt between Six Mile and Seven They aren't alone. Southfield is reporting an overall vacancy ing the news section for that Restaurant in Port Austin, Prentice's No. VI Chop House Mile roads. Tickets are $50. rate of 18 percent and Farmington Hills a rate of 14.32 percent. community, I'd like to take owned by certified master in Novi and Zingerman's For more information, call chef Jeff Gabriel, a gradu­ Bakehouse in Ann Arbor also ¢734) 462-4518 or visit www. But if you think it's just bigger cities made up of offices and the liberty to expand on that event. Now in its 17th year, its ate of the Culinary Institute are part of the star-studded schoolcraft.edu/foundation. industrial complexes that are having problems, you'd be wrong. proceeds help support schol­ of America, who along with lineup. The Rochester Downtown Development Authority is reporting arships for Schoolcraft stu­ Polcyn teaches at Schoolcraft. Of course, American Ken Abramczyk is the editor of an office vacancy rate of 11 percent and a retail rate of 8 percent. dents. This year it is. sched­ Kelli Lewton, owner and Harvest at Schoolcraft the Livonia and Redford Observer Even in Birmingham, the impact of the economy is being felt. uled from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 28 at chef at Pure Food 2 U in College, the restaurant where newspapers. He can be reached at The vacancy rate is reported currently at 5 percent, and expected the VisTaTech Center. Royal Oak and food instruc­ culinary students sharpen [email protected] or at to grow to 7-8 percent. 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He heads the county's Constituent Services at (517) 335- Send e-mails to richardleblanc@ His Washington, D.C. mailing address office is at 243 W. Congress, Suite Emerging Sectors program, which targets business in such areas 7858. The fax number is (517) 335- house.mi.gov and written cor­ is 269 Russeif Office Building, U.S. 550. Call (313) 961-4330. She also as information technology, health care and alternative energy. 6863. respondence to his attention at Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510- has a Web site, stabenow.senate. "We've had more activity in the last three months than in the State Sen. Glenn Anderson N0697 House Office Building, P.O. 2202. Call him at (202) 224-6221. gov. past two years," he said. Contact him by mail at P.O. Box Box 30014, Lansing, Ml 48909-7514, The fax number is (202) 224-1388. U.S. Rep. 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The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Brad Emons, editor. (734) 953-2123. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com Woods in Metro showdown BY BRAD EMONS OBSERVER STAFF WRITER PREP FOOTBALL Quarterback Darryl Whitaker Clarenceville also made a key Branson Williams had a put the Trojans up 14-7 with a stop on fourth-and-4 at their game-high 18 tackles for Harper Livonia Clarenceville passed whose team had 305 total yards. 1-yard TD run, but Hartfield own 15 during the second quar­ Woods, now 2-1 overall and 1-1 in its first real litmus test in the "The big thing coming off of last returned the ensuing kick-off 60 ter. the Metro. Metro Conference football race season is that we'd play a great yards for a score to make it 14-all. After a scoreless third period, Clarenceville goes for four Friday, breaking away from a 14- half, but couldn't finish off the "I was holding my breath every Clarenceville fumbled at the in a row Friday at home in a all first-quarter deadlock to beat game. Tonight we kept coming time he (Hartfield) touched the Harper Woods 1, but came up Metro Conference clash against host Harper Woods in a battle of and reacting, and did not flinch. ball," Irish said. with a two-point safety thanks to Rochester Hills Lutheran unbeatens, 30-14. WeVe come a long way in that In the second quarter, , Anthony Page's sack. Northwest. Game time is 7 p.m. Clarenceville, led by Levonte' category." Clarenceville took control as Senior linebacker Jeremy "The next three weeks are Brooks' 164 yards rushing and Brooks scored on a 6-yard Brooks scored on a 40-yard run Gainer led the Clarenceville going to be crucial," said, Irish, three touchdowns, improves to TD run in the opening quarter, and added a 43-yard TD with defense with nine tackles, while whose team is coming off a 1-8 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the Metro. but Harper Woods5 Terrance 36 seconds left in the half after Ben Watts added five, along season. ^t was a huge win forus, " said Hartfield counter with a 47-yard Harper Woods was called for with an interception in the final Cieslak honored Clarenceville coach Ryan Irish, scoring run. roughing the passer. quarter. [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 Northwood University junior Kylen Cieslak (Livonia Churchill) was named the Great Lakes Patriot 'picks' Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's cross country runner of the week as announced sparks 44-24 by the conference office. Cieslak ran a person­ al-best time of 18:07 in rout of Zebras a 5,000-meter race at Langford leads 26-0 win Livonia Franklin's high-powered offense the Northwood Open. continued its early-season assault with a 44-24 In her first race of the BY BRAD EMONS football win Friday night at Wayne Memorial season, Cieslak won the OBSERVER SPORTS WRITER in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association event by more than two South Division opener for both teams. minutes and set a per­ After two weeks of frustration, Westland The Patriots, now 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the sonal best by more than John Glenn got its offense untracked and gave KLAA-South, bolted to a 35-3 halftime lead 20 seconds. new coach Tim Hardin his first win Friday and took advantage of four Wayne turnovers to She became night with a convincing 26-0 triumph over host keep the Zebras winless. Northwood's first track Livonia Churchill. Franklin led 28-0 after one quarter with and field All-America The Rockets dominated from start-to-finish Chris Variluyl scoring on a 13-yard run; Connor 1987 during the 2008 in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association- Leidal's 98-yard interception return; quarter­ outdoor season in the South Division opener by rolling up 411 yards back Mark McRobb's 22-yard run (followed 3,000-meter run. rushing - led by Jeremy Langford's 183 yards on by Mike Baumgardner's two-point run); and 26 carries. McRobb's 80-yard pass to Baumgardner (fol­ MU spikers rally The performance was a far cry from Glenn's lowed by Mike Gadsby two-point run). • Lubovj Tihomirova season-opening losses to Waterford Mott and In the second quarter, Robert Ringe's 65- had 21 kills and Pinckney where the Rockets could muster only yard interception return and subsequent extra Whitney Fuelling added a mere six points. point made it 35-0 before Wayne's Jesse Dorow 15 to lead the Madonna "It was not only the blocking, we did a lot booted a 27-yard field goal. (He was also 3-for- University women's of things better," Hardin said. "We're still a 3 on extra points.) volleyball team to a 21- very, very young team, but things are starting "Defensively those were two interception 25, 21-25, 25-18,25-21, to click. It's a brand new coach and it's taken returns were big for us," said Franklin coach 15-12 win Friday night awhile to where we need to go." Chris Kelbert, whose team is averaging 41 at the University of There were only a total of five series in the points per game. "We did what we wanted Findlay (Ohio). opening half- three by Glenn and two by to do, which was shuffle guys and keep guys Amanda Koszela and Churchill. fresh." Brynn Kerr (Livonia The Rockets took the ball from their own 20 In the third quarter, Baumgardner scored on Churchill/Schoolcraft and march to the Glenn 24, only to be stopped a 5-yard touchdown run and the Patriots got College) added 14 by a pair of costly penalties. a two-point safety after a snap from center on and 10 digs, respec­ Glenn's Kyle Merritt thwarted Churchill's first Wayne punt attempt sailed out of the end zone. tively, while setter drive with an interception at his own 25 with Wayne scored three times to close out the Inta Grinvalds had 39 1:47 left in the first quarter. game - quarterback Nick Mills on a 3-yard assists for the Blazers, The Rockets then drove 75 yards in nine plays run; Richard Haley on a 36-yard option pitch; now 14-1 overall. on their next series capped by Langford's 26- and Ashton Smith on a 2-yard run (following Findlay (7-4) got yard touchdown run with 9;26 remaining in the his own 79-yard run). 14 kills from Erin first half. Wayne actually outgained the Patriots in Thomasson. Churchill stalled out at the Glenn 39 at its total offense, 354-325. Haley had 101 yards • On Thursday, next series. And to add insult to injury, starting TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER on 17 carries. The Zebras connected on 7-of- St. Clair Community quarterback Grant Morgan, trying a run up the 19 passes for 118 yards. McRobb was 4-of-6 College dropped visit­ John Glenn quarterback Jerome Scales (3) and running back Jeremy Langford (23) passing for 124 yards. Baumgardner had all ing Schoolcraft College Please see ROCKETS, B2 celebrate their second-quarter touchdown in a 26-0 win Friday at Livonia Churchill. four catches and rushed for 104 yards to lead in three games, 25- Franklin. 15, 25-15,25-22, to improve to 10-4 overall and 5-0 in the MCCAA- Eastern Conference. The Lady Ocelots fall 9-4 and 6-1.

Wayne Blazers win, 1-0 Memorial's Senior Leah Malm No. 2 singles scored the game-win^ player Brandon Livonia Stevenson bounced back from PREP FOOTBALL ning goal during the Harnos gets last week's loss to Howell with a con­ first half off an assist ready to bang a vincing 40-7 football win Friday night at hit senior wide receiver Shawn Lyons on from Jamie Benaglio forehand shot home over Salem. a 38-yard scoring pass. as Livonia Ladywood in a 7-2 victory It was the South Division opener for Junior Johnny Pauley, who added 63 gained a 1-0 Michigan Wednesday over both teams in the Kensington Lakes yardson five attempts, ended the scor­ High School Girls Field rival Westland Activities Association. ing with 2:50 left in the game on a 2- Hockey League cross­ John Glenn. Stevenson, which led 27-0 at halftime, yard TD run. over triumph Thursday Harnoswon in rushed for 308 of its 404 total yards led Stevenson quarterback Jacob over visiting Beverly three sets over by junior Austin White, who finished Gudeman was 7-of-8 passing for 96 Hills-Detroit Country Nik Hubbard. with 174 on 13 carries. The 6-foot, 187- yards, while Salem's duo of Parling and Day. See complete pound White scored on touchdown runs Jake Peterson were a combined 8-of-14 Junior goalie Marissa boys tennis of 11,46 and 5 yards - all coming in the for 79. Ellwood made four results on Page first half. The Rocks, now 0-3 overall and 0-1 saves to earn the shut­ Wade Stahl, also a senior, added 62 in the KLAA-South, had 214 total yards out for the Blazers, a yards on eight carries including a 4-yard with Enrique Pardo rushing nine times Division III team now TD run with 8:51 left in the first quarter for a team-high 81 yards. 2-1-1 overall. and a 10-yard TD run with 3:40 remain­ Defensively, Stevenson (2-1,1-0) was The loss drops the ing in the third period after Salem led by senior safety Wyatt Stahl. Yellow Jackets to 1-1-2 scored its lone TD when Heath Parling Neither team committed a turnover. overall.

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"We were out of timeouts Steve Kemp scored at touch­ Hamtramck scored on its only 102 total for the game. and we needed to call two plays in the huddle down on third down-and-goal second drive of the opening "Hamtramck came in well-pre­ after our last timeout." from three yards out with only quarter, going 63 yards capped pared and they hit. It was a bit Glenn's 6-0 halftime lead mushroomed to 4.4 seconds remaining - fol­ by quarterback Arron Caudill's of a wake-up call because it's a 26-0 as the Rockets took total command. lowing a Hamtramck timeout 2-yard TD run followed by team you expect to beat and it Scales, the 5-foot-ll, 201-pound senior trans­ - to give the Warriors a 12-8 Andrew Caudill's two-point was hard to get going." fer, scooted 61 yards for a TD with 7:35 to go Metro Conference victory over conversion run for an 8-0 The Warriors led in total in the third quarter and Langford opened the the host Cosmos at Keyworth Cosmos lead. offense (247-102) and first fourth quarter with an 8-yard TD run to cap a Stadium. Lutheran Westland ironi­ downs ¢12-5). Each team lost a 10-play, 64-yard drive. Lutheran Westland (1-2,1-1) cally scored on the last play of fumble. A 1-yard plunge by fullback Harry Bello with took the ball with 5:12 remain­ the half after Kemp recovered a Defensively, Sam only 2:46 remaining in the game completed the ing and drove the ball 52 yards fumble. He scored on a 4-yard Ahlersmeyer led the Warriors Glenn scoring as Anthony Reakoff converted on 15 plays to pull out the vic­ TD. Hamtramck, winless since with five tackles. Freshman his second straight extra point. TOM HOFFHEYER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tory. Oct. 14,2005, falls to 0-3 and Collin McBride and Sean Rowe 'Our goal going in was to use a double-tight Kemp rushed for 101 yards 0-2. added four each, while tackle (end) formation," Hardin said. "We felt that if John Glenn's Kamal Ayler runs into a swarm of Churchill on 21 carries, while lead block­ "We played well after that Craig Kowalski had three we could control the ball and keep the ball out defenders including Grant Morgan (7), Eric Perlowski er Ethan Haller added 103 first drive," said Lutheran sacks. of their hands - especially No. 8 (Matt Kowalis), (74) and Ara Markarian (31) during Friday's KLAA-South No. 4 (Jeff Ricketts) and No. 7 (Grant Morgan) Division clash. - that we had a chance. And it was apparent on our first drive that we were able to do it, and we out, while sophomore back-up Jordan Grohoski stuck with it the rest of the game." was 9-of-12 for 72. Stevenson gets key KLAA-South In addition to Langford's big night, Scales "It was the old adage that it comes down to added 115 yards on nine carries and hit 5-of-6 blocking and tackling," Churchill coach John passes for 31 yards. Kamal Ayler contributed 90 Filiatraut said. "We couldn't get them off the yards on 10 carries before leaving the game in field. We could not get guys blocked when win vs. Novi; Churchill 5 in a row the third quarter an injury. we needed it and we couldn't tackle when we CANTON 12, WAYNE 0: On Thursday, "It was his ankle, but he said his calf cramped needed it. Livonia Stevenson passed KLAA SOCCER the visiting Chiefs (5-2-3,3-1) up, too," Hardin said of Ayler. "He's steadily get­ "I thought No. 23 (Langford) ran pretty hard, another stiff test Thursday recorded a lop-sided, mercy rule- Drew Sieber had two assists, ting better and Langford ran the best he's run. right through our tackles. The story of the game night in the Kensington Lakes shortened triumph at Wayne while Ben Merritt, Jacob Herout and Memorial (0-9-1,0-4) thanks in They're getting better with each week. Both ran is that we had guys in the right spots, but did Activities Association's tough DeNapoli contributed one each. part to the huge efforts from Kyle well and we'll stick with both. not make the tackle. It's disappointing." Central Division. Adrian Motta, who played the "And Scales has really done a good job the Filiatraut, whose team slipped to 1-2 overall The Spartans, ranked No. 2 Breitmeyer and Joey Krizanek, both first 60 minutes, combined with of whom registered four goals and last two games keeping his poise, staying calm and 0-1 in the KLAA-South, credited Glenn. in Division 1, improved to 6-0- Christian Adams for the shutout in and not cracking under pressure. The rest of the "After being 0-2,1 thought Tim (Hardin) did 1 overall and 3-0 in the KLAA- two assists. S° JOHN GLENN 4, FRANKLIN 3: in a The game was stopped at half- offense feeds off of him." a terrific job getting his team prepared," the Central with a 2-1 boys soccer time due to the MHSAA's eight-goal KLAA-South Division match Not only did Glenn have a wide margin in Churchill coach said. "That was not the Glenn win at Novi. mercy rule. Thursday, Jacob Gates tallied a time of possession, but also won the battle of team we saw (on film) the first two weeks." "It was a good, physical con­ Also netting goals for the win­ pair of goals as host Westland John the chains with 21 first downs to Churchill's 12. This Friday, 1-2 Churchill travels to 2-1 test, two hard-working teams," ners were Josh Hurst, Scott Zech, Glenn (3-6-1,2-2) held off alate Brandon Tolinski and Ussef Bazzy. The Rockets' defense held Churchill to 209 Livonia Franklin, while Glenn hosts unbeaten Stevenson coach Lars Richters rally to beat Livonia Franklin (1-7-1, Additional assists were chalked total yards, but only 34 coming on the ground Canton. said. 1-2-1). in 28 attempts. Nate Sergison's goal off a up by Collan Baker, Kyle Biega, "Our guys played a beautiful Kevin Zemanski (two) and Mitch Morgan was 3-of-4 for 72 yards before going bemonsHoe.homecomm.net I (734) 953-2123 throw-in from Kendal Snow game, we took control from the start Reinhard. staked Stevenson to a 1-0 half- and we learned a big lesson from Nick Turnbull and Tai Walther the (Livonia) Churchill game (an time lead. shared goalkeeping duties for the GIRLS SWIM RESULTS Klemczak scored unassisted 8-0 loss on Tuesday)," Glenn first- Chiefs. midway through the second year coach Jimmy Mortada said. "Offensively and defensively we com­ CHURCHILL 1, PLYMOUTH 0: One goal WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 108 50 freestyle:!, Shannon Kelly (LL). 25.8 200 freestyle relay: 1. John Glenn (Aloisi, half to make it 2-0 before is all Livonia Churchill (4-2,4-0) LIVONIA LADY WOOD 78 (state cut); 2. Burgess (WJG), 26.0:3. Fielhauer, Peterson, Sparks), 1:51.0; 2. municated very well." Novi's Jon Bauer answered needed Wednesday night to notch'its Sept. 11 at Livonia Comm. Rec. Center Fielhauer (WJG), 27.55. Ladywood. 1:53.4; 3. John Glenn, 1:59.1. Glenn took a 2-0 halftime lead 200-yard medley, relay: 1. John Glenn 1-meter diving: 1. Desiree Clenney (WJG), 100 backstroke: 1. Wilson (LL), 1:06.4 (state fourth straight boys soccer victory with a goal late in the match. on goals by Khalid Suleiman (from (Jordan Burgess, Casey Peterson, Ashley 195.60 points; 2. Allison Spitzley (LL), 169.10; cut); 2. Jessica Arabi (LL), 1:16.3; 3. Ashley in a KLAA-South Division matchup Sells, Jessica Fielhauer), 2:01.6; 2. Ladywood, 3. Jennie Humbach (WJG), 1:47.6. Conner Burton made four Nelson Kenne) and Gates (from Solberg (WJG), 1:19.4. against the host Wildcats ¢3-6-1, 2:03.5; 3. John Glenn, 2:15.1. 100 butterfly: 1. Sells (WJG), 1:01.6 (state 100 breaststroke: 1. Aloisi (WJG), 1:21.0:2. saves in goal for the Spartans Steve Thompson). 200 freestyle: 1. Khiry Sparks (WJG), 2:06.6; 1-2-1). cut); 2. Peion (LL), 1:08.8; 3. Annemarie Katy Harris (WJG), 1:22.0; 3. Caleigh Griffin during the first half before The Rockets added two more sec­ 2. Heather Pijor (LL), 2:12.2; 3. Maddy Peion Brinkman (LL), 1:11.3. (LL), 1:22.2. Etienne Lussiez volleyed shot into (LL), 2:13.6. Justin Collins took over for the ond-half goals - Gates (from Kenne) 100 freestyle: 1. Kelly (LL). 57.8; 2. Sparks 400 freestyle relay: 1. Ladywood (Kelly, the upper corner midway through 200 individual mediey: i. Peterson (WJG), (WJG), 58.3; 3. Fielhauer (WJG), 1:01.0. Peion, Wilson, Pijor), 4:04.3; 2. John Glenn, and Kenne (from Suleiman) before second half. the second half to give the Chargers 2:24.6; 2. Brianna Wilson (LL), 2:34.0; 3. Kaii 500 freestyle: 1. Burgess (WJG), 5:36.0; 2. 4:25.8; 3. John Glenn, 4:49.5, Franklin scored three times in the Novi (5-2-2,1-2-1) also used the victory. Czech Republic exchange Alois! (WJG), 2:37.4. Pijor (LL), 5:54.2; 3. Rachael Alholirma (WJG), Dual meet records: John Glenn, 1-0 overall; final 10 minutes. 6:07.4. ladywood, 0-1 overall. two goalkeepers on the night student Jacob Herout headed the Travis Matthey had two goals - Craig Demshuk and Tom ball into the goal area off a restart and one assist for the Patriots, while Duquette. that was initiated by a free kick for Joe Michniewicz also scored. Steve ViSITH0MET0WNLIFE.COM CHURCHILL 5, EL CENTRAL 0: Matt the game-winner. Trapp drew an assist. Regan tallied a pair of goals as "It was good we figured out a "We had no movement offensively, Livonia Churchill (5-2) won its fifth way to score," Churchill coach Reid we started out slowly," Franklin straight with a KLAA crossover win Friedrichs said. coach Vic Rodopoulos said. o 'er host Walled Lake Central (6- "We hit a couple of crossbars. • Zach Redden went all the way 4-3). Plymouth played tough. It was a in goal for the Rockets, while Brad The Chargers, who led 3-0 at hard-fought, physical game." Mangune started for the Patriots halftime, also got goals from Etienne Churchill goalkeeper Adrian before being relieved in the second Lussiez, Chris DeNapoli and Tyler Motta made three-saves to post the half by Josh Shepard. Varney. shutout. Warriors boot No. 7 Liggett, 2-1 minutes. After being listed as an "We played a big, strong Inter- honorable mention last week, BOYS SOCCER City team, it was a good effort, but it's a good bet Lutheran High I think we ran out of gas after play­ Westland may be able to crack Laith Francis scored for the ing a tough match the day before the top ten when the Division Warriors at the 26-minute against Liggett," Lutheran Westland 4 state boys soccer poll comes mark off an assist from Josh coach Rich Block said. out this week. Kruger and Gage Flanery RU 2, CLARENCEVILLE 0: Goals by Francis Mensahi and Jack Mejial On Thursday, the Warriors made it 2-0 on a header off a carried Redford Union to the non- ventured to Grosse Pointe cross from Austin Baglow in conference win Friday at Livonia Woods and knocked off No. 7- the 35th minute. Clarenceville (4-4). ranked University-Liggett on Liggett's Jack Fisher spoiled "Garrett Gregg was solid in its home turf, 2-1. goalkeeper Micah Hausch's net, but we were in a fog all game "I'm real pleased with shutout bid in the 67th minute. and never really got it together," the effort," said Lutheran The Knights fall to 4-3 over­ Clarenceville coach Trevor Johnson Westland coach Rich Block, all and 1-2 in the Metro. said. whose team is 5-2-1 over­ tUTH. WESTLAND 3, IHTEHCITY 2: Austin LUTH. NORTH i CLARENCEVILLE 0: Jordan Baglow scored twice Friday as Holmes scored a pair of goals all and 2-1 in the Metro Thursday as Macomb Lutheran Conference. "Liggett is a big, host Lutheran High Westland (6- 2-1) held off Allen Park Inter-City North (5-4, 3-0) broke open a close strong and tall team, but our match with three scores ill the final little guys were dominant in Baptist (2-5-1) in a non-conference encounter. 12 minutes to subdue host Livonia the air. Baglow scored on a header off a Clarenceville (4-3,1-2) in a Metro "We also did a good job cross from Josh Kruger in the sec­ Conference encounter. keeping our shape in the ond minute and Kruger scored off a Adam Richard and Anthony middle. I thought our center free kick just a minute later. > Calibeo also tallied goals for the midfielder Mitchell Boehm Baglow made it 3-0 off an assist Mustangs, who led 1-0 at halftime. and Kent Krzyske were solid in from Gage Flanery, but the Chargers Garrett Gregg was a standout in the middle. We played most of stormed back on a pair of goals by goal for the Trojans with help from Billy Kirkland in the 71st and 79 defender Phil Strachan, according to our balls through them." coach Trevor Johnson.

Schoolcraft College transfer Ocelot men take pair Jessica Austin had two goals COLLEGE SOCCER The Schoolcraft College and one assist Friday as the men's soccer earned a pair Madonna University women's 34th minute from Austin, who of road victories last week soccer team opened Wolverine- in turn scored the final two in including a 2-1 triumph Friday Hoosier Athletic Conference the 42nd minute (unassisted) over Ancilla College after a play with a 4-0 triumph over and the 70th minute (from 6-0 whitewash Wednesday host Aquinas College in Grand goalkeeper Brittany Warner of of host Jackson Community Rapids. Plymouth). College. Canton's Andrea Johnson Warner had to make just one Schoolcraft is 4-1-2 overall scored what proved to be the save as the Crusaders improved and 3-0 in the Michigan CC game-winner in the eight min­ to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the Athletic Association. ute off an assist from Ashley WHAC. Jackson is winless and four Stoychoff. The loss drops the Sains to starts and 0-3 in the MCCAA, Stoychoff added a goal in the 1-3 and 0-1. while Ancilla is 2-2-3 and 1-1. www.hornetownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer S Eccentric j Sunday, September 14,2008 (W) B3

THE WEEK AHEAD

PREP FOOTBALL Franklin at Plymouth, 4 p.m. atldylWyld.3p.rn. Friday, Sept. 19 ,Stevenson vs. Salem Stevenson vs. South Lyon East Ladywood spikers block Irish Luth. N'west at Clarenceville, 7 p.m. at Cass Benton Park, 4:30 p.m. at Fox Creek, 3 p.m. Churchill at Franklin, 7-p.m. Metro Jamboree at Nankin Mills, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 Livonia Ladywood's Rachael 25-23,25-19. Stevenson at South Lyon, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 • Ladywood vs. Warren Regina Fuller gave Ann Arbor Gabriel GIRLS VOLLEYBALL With the win, the Hawks Canton at John Glenn, 7 p.m. Monroe-Jefferson Invitational, 9 a.m. at St. John's G.C., 3 p.m. Wayne vs. Plymouth at P-CEP, 7 p.m. Petoskey Invitational, 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19 Richard the brush Thursday, improve to 3-4-1 overall and Saturday, Sept. 20 Shamrock Inv. at Cass Benton, 10 a.m. Churchill vs. Plymouth recording 11 kills as the Blazers night at Ann Arbor Greenhills. 1-0 in the Red Division of the Lutheran North at Luth. Westland, 1 p.m. GIRLS SWIMMINGS DIVING at Fox Hills, 3 p.m. opened Catholic League action The Warriors, now 10-3-2 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Tuesday, Sept. 16 Franklin vs. John Glenn, Michigan Independent Athletic Tuesday, Sept. 16 Redford Union at Franklin. 7 p.m. Wayne vs. Canton with a 19-25,25-22,25-23,25-22 overall, also got seven kills from Conference. Liv. Public Schools Inv. et Churchill, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 at The Woodlands (Van Buren), 3 p.m. girls volleyball triumph over the Katey Ramthun. Huron Valley at Macomb Christian, 6:30 p.m. Wayne at Churchill, 6:30 p.m. Stevenson vs. Novi at Cattails, 3 p.m. Clarenceville triumphs Luth. Westland at Luth. North, 6:30 p.m. Plymouth at John Glenn, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 Irish. Abi Gieschen paced the Clarenceville at Harper Woods, 7 p.m. Canton at Franklin, 7 p.m. Grosse He Inv. at West Shore CC, 1:30 p.m. Fuller, a 5-foot-9 senior outside defense with 21 digs, while Junior outside hitter Kat Hall Thursday, Sept. 18 BOYS TENNIS GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY Lauren Gieschen had 20 assist- had seven kills and three ace Huron Valley at Taylor Baptist, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 Monday, Sept. 15 hitter got help from 6-1 sopho­ Birm. Marian at Ladywood, 6:30 p.m. Churchill at Plymouth, 4 p.m. A.A. Skyline at Ladywood, 4:30 p.m. more middle hitter Katy Rooney to-kills and seven aces. Cathy serves as Livonia Clarenceville Saturday, Sept. 20 Franklin at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 (eight kills) and 5-8 junior outside Haller also collected 19 assists. overcame a slow start to post a K'zoo Central Invitational, 8:30 a.m. Stevenson at Novi, 4 p.m. Ladywood at A.A. Pioneer, 5:45 p.m. UM-Dearborn Tournament, 9 a.m. Canton at Wayne, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 hitter Ashley Hines (five ace The loss drops Greenhills to 4- 23-25,25-14,25-15,25-15 non- BOYS SOCCER Wednesday, Sept. 17 Ladywood at E. Grand Rapids, 11 a.m. serves) as the Blazers improved to 2-1 overall. conference victory Thursday at Monday, Sept. 15 Franklin at Churchill, 4 p.m. . WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Stevenson vs. Salem at P-CEP, 7 p.m. Northville at Stevenson, 4 p.m. 7-4-5 overall. Ferndale. Canton at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Tuesday, Sept. 16 Madonna at Aquinas College, 7 p.m. Huron Valley rolls in 3 Laisha Patterson added four Clarenceville at G.P. Univ.-Liggett, 4:30 p.m. Wayne at Plymouth, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 Henry Ford CC at Schoolcraft, 7 p.m. Refenes bolsters Warriors Sophomore Leah Miller kills and four aces for the Trojans, HamEramck at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 Taylor Baptist at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. Churchill at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Becca Refenes, committed to recorded seven kills and senior who improved to 3-1 overall. Friday, Sept. 19 Concordia JV at Schoolcraft, 7 p.m. Franklin at Churchill, 7 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER the University of Cincinnati, fin­ setter Kayla Stockdale added 15 Marlene Azar also finished with Northville at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Churchill at Wayne, 4 p.m. Franklin at Canton, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 John Glenn at Canton, 7 p.m. Macomb CC at Schoolcraft, 4 p.m. ished with 26 kills and 24 digs to assist-to-kills Thursday as host four kills, while Morgan Tressler Wayne at Plymouth, 7 p.m. Stevenson at South Lyon, 4 p.m. John Glenn at Plymouth, 4 p.m. Madonna vs. Concordia propel Lutheran High Westland Westland Huron Valley Lutheran had 10 digs. Thursday, Sept. 18 at Livonia's'Greenmead Field, 4 p.m. Churchill at Wayne, 4 p.m. GIRLS GOLF to a 25-15,25-17,18-25,26-24 turned back Novi Franklin Road Setter Katie Blacker added 12 Saturday, Sept. 20 Plymouth at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 non-conference win Thursday Christian in three games, 25-19, assist-to-kills. Huron Valley at Washt. Christian, 4:30 p.m. Ladywood vs. Birm. Marian, . Madonna at Davenport, 3 p.m. Luth. Westland at Luth. N'west, 4:30 p.m. Stevenson vs.'Salem, Schoolcraft at Parkland (111), 11 a.m. Cranbrook at Clarenceville, 5 p.m. at St. John's G.C., 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 Stevenson at South Lyon, 7 p.m. Franklin vs. Plymouth Schoolcraft at Heartland (III.), noon. Friday, Sept. 19 at Fox Hills, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Ypsi Calvary at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. Churchill vs. Canton at Hilltop, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Farmington at Churchill, 5:30 p.m. Davenport JV at Schoolcraft, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 John Glenn vs. Wayne Madonna vs. Concordia Luth. Westland at S'fleid Christian, 11 a.m. at The Woodlands (Van Buren), 3 p.m. at Livonia's Greenmead Field, 4 p.m. GENIUS. GURU. EXPERT. TERRIFIC. BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Wednesday, Sept. 17 Friday, Sept. 19 Tuesday, Sept. 16 Ladywood vs. Monroe St Mary CC Oakton CC (ill.) at Schoolcraft, 4 p.m. THEY ALL MEAN THE SAME THING: Churchill vs. Canton at St. John's G.C., 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 CARRIER FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER. at Cass Benton Park, 3:50 p.m. Churchill vs. John Glenn Madonna at Davenport, noon. John Glenn at Wayne, 4 p.m. at Whispering Willows, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 Franklin vs. Wayne Schoolcraft at Jackson CC, 1p.m. Redford bowler proves adept ulie Halstead of Redford with being named Rookie of such taste treats as Country is the daughter of the Year in the Detroit All- McMuffin, Two Egg Slam, J Farmington Hills bowler Star Traveling Classic. Belly Buster and more. Ed Wright - and Ed has Austreng also rolled Even if you are not a bowl­ taught her well. a 300 game in the ABC er, this is the place to go for a During her years of com­ Championships at Syracuse, nice breakfast on Saturdays petitive bowling action, both N.Y., while averaging 243 only until 11:30 a.m. the youth ranks and adult during the 2005-06 season. • Mark your calendars for leagues, Julie has honed her He also has 48 300s and 23 the 78th annual Old Timers skills well 800, including a 879 which Bowling Tournament and enough to win ties him for the highest ever party, which is Saturday, the "Forty three games in Detroit. Nov. 29, at Thunderbowl Frame Game" , Wyatt has been an out­ Lanes in Allen Park, also recently in standing performer over 20 the home and display of Toledo, Ohio. years in the Detroit scene, the Detroit Bowling Hall of This is not recording his first 300 in Fame. traditional 1985. He averaged 236 in Last year's turnout was an bowling as the 2007-08 season and has amazing 599 bowlers com­ of pride, if says we are the best of the best. Ws hove earnsd the right to be called e Carrier Psdory Ten Pin Alley we know it 37 career 300 games and 28 peting in various age divi­ Aatfi Deafer, Wa hold to Ihe highest standards for Sschtiied expertise, customer service and quality. Thai's because each 800 series including a high sions in a non-prize money Al Harrison frame has 874 in 1990. event, which brings old a different Stempien, meanwhile, friends together. method of enters in the Veteran's And for those who opt for scoring. Some are set up for Category. He 18 300's and the dinner party, they are a 9-pin no-tap, while oth­ three 800 series. Stempien very well-fed with a buffet- ers can allow for a mulligan, also took seven Michigan style meal at a most reason­ but usually those who make Majors titles between 1985 able cost. more strikes are victorious. and 1988 and was named The Old Timers is open Turn to the Julie recorded 35 of a pos­ Bowler of the Year in 1985. to men only who have been sible 40 strikes to take home Fletcher earned election by associated with bowling at TUNE-UP OR SERVICE least 25 years (minimum age the title and over $6,000 in virtue of her service to the WITH THIS COUPON • EXPIRES 9-30-08. prize money. sport on a local and national 40). She also earned an level. This year's event is dedi­ automatic entry for the Once the United States cated to my colleague, Matt November finals in Las Bowling Congress was Fiorito, for his many years Vegas, Nev. with a fully-paid formed she was instrumental of dedicated service to our entry including airfare and in the formation of the Metro bowling community. lodging. Detroit USBC and served as Both the champion and For information on this the first president on 2006 age-group winners receive a event, visit www.fortyframe- and was re-elected in 2008 commemorative wrist watch. game.com. for another two year term. • Lisa Bishop of Belleville • Something new is hap­ For more information or to obtain has been elected to the pening at Country Lanes, an-entry form, call John Chmelko Detroit Bowling Hall of and that something has the at (586) 756-3240. Entries must Fame. nice aroma of bacon and received no later than Nov. 22. Bishop is well known eggs on the grill. around these parts for her Barb, Lisa and Amy are the Al Harrison is a resident of many years of helping others three gals who have taken Southfield, and a member of the become better bowlers with over the grill and now for the Detroit Bowling Half of Fame and her expertise in ball fitting first time there, breakfast is the Bowling Writers Association of at Aleta Sill's Bowling World served. America. He can be reached by e- pro shop at Country Lanes in The new menu includes ' mail: [email protected]. Farmington Hills. She didn't get elected for drilling holes - she made it on her great record out on the lanes. Bishop has been an out­ standing bowler ever since her youth league days when she earned the Star of Tomorrow award from the Michigan Women's Bowling Association. ... .**- -« In adult competition she carried a high average of 228, captured four team titles, two singles titles and three all-events titles. 13-month CD In 1995 she earned a silver and bronze medal with Team USA. And as a professional she garnered four titles and 4.25?° was named Rookie of the Year in 1997- Bishop also V.'itp _f,'i.l*, (.'••••kipc MI c nun' had recorded 16 career 300 games and four 800 series with a high of 834. 4-year CD In addition to Bishop, other inductees include: % Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford »*• i Township; Kenneth Wyatt, 5.10 Sterling Heights, Robert V* Hi L' 'I'l. • ht'KI ll > I III t Stempien, Wyandotte; and Margaret (Libbi) Fletcher, Warren. Special awards will also go to Matt Fiorito, Grosse He, Roger Philipi, Ypsilanti; and Mark Voight, Farmington Hills. Austreng has two Detroit 1 Masters titles and one - 4 Michigan Masters to his v k credit. He was selected to the »* •> »» « » v*" , V All-City first-team twice and •i * • 1 .'r*i-- 1 second-team twice, alone AiafoJ iMimi Bar™,*™ V&M* l*Wl s.o s/'tL-ato iu n« S/Jftffili SiSniaitm Martys tttfirji«j»n#ftf gg ¢¢(} j^ir^vtamn'tanflV&fc^ft^nflft Hatwifc wb 84 (*) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, September 14,2008 www.hometownlife.com

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Romulus area. 517-546-4104 ties now exist for ener­ Northwood University, (800) 991-9933 Apply at: Plum Hollow Market, ___ Now hiring for 248-626-5006 getic team players: Qualifications: Bachelor Human Resources, Attn; corner of 9 Mile 8 Lahser. these positions: degree with certification In PCA-L, 4000 Whiting Help Wanled- CONTENTS TECHS •Dairy/Frozen State of Michigan as a •Deli/Bakery -Full & Part Time Drive, Midland, Ml Food/Beverage For 24 fir. restoration compa­ Certified Teacher, two years "It's All About Help Wanted-Sates |g> ny, looking for structural & •Meat/Seafood Positions- 48640. • MERCHANDISE of previous teaching experi­ Assistant Manager,Waitstaff, contents cleaning tech. Must •Produce/Floral ence preferred. 9 to 12 EOE Results" Bus Boy, Dishwashers, HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. have good driving record. •Service Associates ASSOCIATES month position. Water damage exp, a plus. •Stock Associates * MERCHANDISE . Exp'd. Ashoka' Indian Looking for In-Home Sales RECEPTIONIST, Full-Time Person with construction Fax resume to: 313-277-3130 •Cashiers COORDINATORS Restaurant. Troy & Canton. or cail: 800-574-2000 Driver Fax resume to; HR For Farmington Hills law firm. 248-763-9430 knowledge. We offer training Opportunities for advance­ 1-8Q0-579-SELL West Bloomfield Opening • STORE DETECTIVES 248-373-4066 or email to and qualified leads, cara.guigar® ment. Email resume to Susan (7355) Fax resume to HR Dept. a at W. 14 Mile Rd. at Computer SCHOOL BUS We offer competitive pay psysoiutions.com at: [email protected] BAR MANAGER 734-326-3039 DRIVERS Farmington. and benefits, which may CNA or DIRECT CARE AIDES Fine dining restaurant with For more info and to apply include medicai/dental/llfe TEACHERS (FT/PT): SECRETARIAL Foster Care Home In busy bar seeking highly expe­ Home Improvement Co. .NET Developer online go to: insurance; and store dis­ Experienced & qualified. Full-time. Good benefits & pay. Bloomfield. 6 Seniors. $9/hr. rienced individual, Top salary Private school in Detroit is www.buschs.com Seeking Sales Professionals counts at TJ Maxx, MANAGEMENT- PT Must have office experience, Call: (248) 258-6422 and full benefit package Progressive fast growing seeking certified school Apply at any of our stores Make 50K your First Year Marshalls, HomeGoods Benefits Available, At Tutor computer, filing, accounting. including 401K. company in Troy seeks .NET bus drivers. Must be able or email resume to: and AJ Wright, .Call (248} 459-0120 Time Childcare in Plymouth. Apply In person: MEDICAL Fax: 243-646-2892 developers with experience to pass background check. [email protected] Call: 734-420-2700 E-Mail Resume- in C#/VB.N£T/ASP.NET2, Brose Electric ASSISTANT 20 hours a week driving. Please apply at: [email protected] XML, Web Services. Need Hours vary from days, Teaching 37400 W 7 Mile, Livonia. Certified. Minimum 2 years HOUSEKEEPER Comfort Suites strong database skills in MS afternoon, and weekends. SPANISH TEACHER: (734) 464-2211 previous exp. for fast paced SQL Server 2005. Must 5730 N. Haggerty Help WanterJ- Part-Time. Weekends. Preschool & lower elementary. sub-specialty practice. have strong programming Canton, Ml 48187 Secretary Part-Time Located in Troy, F/T position. Part-Time skills and experience in full Contact U of D Jesuit High F& resume : (248) 352-0344 TEACHER'S AIDE: Scbool for application at: Livonia Real Estate Misys electronic medical software development life H VAC/MECHANICAL Hiring begins September Pre-Kindergarten records very helpful. Fax DIETARY HELP, Part-Time (313) 862-5400 Experience preferred cycle. Ability to design and Must be licensed. Run gas 15 Montessorl School in resume to 248-244-9579 Mornings or Afternoons in develop software in a lines, pull permits. Part-Time Interview hours: Farmington Hills. Approx. 20 hrs/wk Senior Community.. Outgoing group. Full-Time and Driver Trainees Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm Call: 248-851-4166 Fax resume to 734-432-2601 & friendly. Apply in person: contract positions available. work, good pay, flexible hrs. MEDICAL Needed Now! Mark: 734-772-2464 Frl: 10am-5pm Fax:248-851-4237 Oakmont of Northville, 42000 [email protected] ASSISTANTS Seven Mile Rd. W. of Haggerty. at Werner Enterprises! LOAN OFFICER If unavailable to attend 248-449-1480 Sand resume to: Earn $750 per week Experience needed, our hiring event, please Warehouse/Driver Full-time for busy Livonia [email protected] No experience needed! $600/deal + processing. all: (888) 207-4928 Needed for Commercial Internal Medicine office. OFFICE, Part-Time COL & Job Reedy Evening & Weekends in Senior Call 734-525-4014x111 Cleaning Co, Full-time, day Must have strong back­ COOK, Fiill-Time in 3 weeks at Community. Outgoing & A Division of the TJX ground in X-Rays, Apply in person after 2pm: Nu-Way - #1 fn Mi! MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT shift. Must have CDL Paid friendly. Apply In person: Companies, Inc. venipuncture, EKG and Corsls Restaurant & Banquet Learn how Werner 10 to 15 hours/wk. Holidays+ PTO, 401K offered Oakmont of Northville, 42000 www.tyjx.com PFT. Please fax resume to: Center, 7 Mile, btwn. Inkster can cover training! Apply at: 15131 Newburgh. + Health Insurance. Pay range Seven Mile Rd. W. of Haggerty. EOE 734-513-1623 & Middlebeit, in Livonia. 1-888-822-8743 Behind St. Edith Church. $8-$10/hr. 800-453-1165 248-449-1480 Page B5 (*) Sunday, September 14,2008 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com

Hugh Gallagher, editor. (734) 953-2149. hgaii3gherHihometowniife.com Angela Hospice offers grief support for youth

Grief is complicated at any age, but for avenueior them to be with others who children and teens it can be especially dif­ have had similar losses." ficult. That is why Angela Hospice devel­ Using various play therapy techniques oped its Children & Teen Grief Support such as games, books and storytelling, Groups which begin Thursday, Sept. 25. the social workers at Angela Hospice help Sally Loughrin and her fellow social children and teens learn to understand m ..t* work staff will facilitate 8-week sessions and cope with the complicated feelings for children and teens who have recently that accompany the death of a loved one. lost a loved one. Groups for grades 1-2, "We will do a lot in the group to help 3-5,6-8, and 9-12 will meet 5:30-7 p.m. children learn to express the uncomfort­ each Thursday through Nov. 13. able feelings of grief in healthy ways," said "Children and teens experience feelings Loughrin. of grief similar to those of adults after While the children and teens are in a loved one dies, but their reactions are their group sessions, parents and guard­ quite different depending on their devel­ ians are invited to attend their own group opmental ages," said Loughrin, an Angela that will focus on developing strategies to Hospice social worker with over 25 years help their grieving children and teens. of experience in counseling grieving chil­ All meetings take place at Angela dren. Hospice Care Center, 14100 Newburgh Loughrin said that young people may Rd., Livonia. Dinner will be served each not have the words or the understand­ week at 5:30 p.m., prior to the group ses­ ing to express their feelings. They may sions. All groups are free, but registration show their grief behaviorally if they lack is required due to limited space. To sign adequate coping skills. up, call Loughrin at (734) 464-2683. "Children and teens often feel alone in For more information about Angela RAYNER RAMIREZ/NBC NEWS their grief," said Loughrin, "so participat­ Hospice and a complete list of support Anne Thompson spent two weeks reporting from the Amazon in July after receiving an all clear from her oncologist. ing in grief support groups provides an groups, visit www.angelahospice.org. Thompson, who is chief environmental affairs correspondent for NBC News, was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2007.

MEDICAL DATEBOOK SEPTEMBER Stigma 5K Run/Waik at independence Oaks County Symposium offers inspiration Asthma presentation Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, CSarkston. The goal of From 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the auditorium the Run/Walk is to raise funds to support the con­ at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five Mile and tinuation of the award-winning Anti Stigma Program Levari, Livonia. Speaker is Jason Paris, MD, Allergy and to promote mental health awareness. Since its for breast cancer patients and Asthma Specialist, St. Mary Mercy Hospital. Paris inception in 2005, the program has conducted over will provide an overview of asthms, what works and .150 presentations and reached over 6500 people. BY LINDA ANN CHOMlN what you can do to live a healthy life with asthma. Registration 8-8:45 a.m. Race starts 9 a.m; To reg­ OS E STAFF WRITER CELEBRATING SURVIVORSHIP No charge. To register or for information, call (734) ister, go to www.cnsantistigmaprogram.org/event. 655-8950. html Call Amy Yashinsky at (248) 871-1403 or ayash- When Anne Thompson learned she had breast What Secret of health [email protected] for more information. cancer in March 2006, she decided to keep the With Lorraine Stefano 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Crohn's fund-raiser devastating diagnosis secret so as not to distract Sept. 18, and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at The in memory of Jessica Rowe who died from complica­ from the news she was reporting. Later, she real­ Community House, 380 S. Bates, Birmingham, (248) tions of Crohn's disease a little over a year ago at ized her experiences could help others fighting the When 644-5832 or www.communityhouse.com, and 10 a.m. age 25. The Mini-Golf Outing takes place 1-5 p.m. disease. On Sept. 20, she rejturns to the Detroit area Where to noon Saturday, Sept. 27, and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sunday, Sept. 21, at PUTTERZ miniature golf and to speak at the Celebrating Survivorship sympo­ Cost Oct. 15, at Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft games, 2675 Washtenaw, Ypsilanti. All proceeds will sium presented by the education and support group at Levan, Livonia, (734) 432-5804 or www.madonna. be donated to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Still at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Thompson edu. For information, caii (248) 828-7333 or visit looking for prize donations. Call Pat at (734) 434- is one of three women sharing their stories at the www.thinktrim.com. 283, Roger (313) 608-4903, or Sharon (734) 788-6391 Royal Park Hotel in Rochester Hills. The former Alzheimer's and intimacy for information. Farmington Hills resident was an award-winning St. Mary Mercy Hospital, is hosting a workshop Ovarian cancer walk reporter for WDIV-TV in Detroit from 1986 until "intimacy and Sexuality with Alzheimer's Disease" Janis Warren Walk for Ovarian Cancer 9 a.m, Sunday, leaving to become a national correspondent for 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in the auditorium, Sept. 21, at Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road, West NBC News in 1997- Today she is chief environmen­ r w 36475 Five Mile at Levan, Livonia. The speaker is Bloomfield. Proceeds go to cancer research at the tal affairs correspondent for NBC Nightly News '" * * about cancer Stefanie Sinks, the Counselor/Care Manager at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. with Brian Williams, Today on MSNBC, and online that were off­ Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter. For more information, visitjaniswalk.org. at www.msnbc.com. beat in a whim­ No charge. Registration required, call (734) 655- Charity ride The diagnosis came as a surprise to the then 48- sical way. I had 8950. Annual David and Wanda Harrison Memorial Charity year-old Thompson as she has no history of breast never drawn Health fair/open house Ride Sunday, Sept. 21, includes a raffle drawing for cancer in her family, never smoked and leads a before, went Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 20-21, at DMC Huron Valley- a custom designed and soon-to-be built Harley fairly healthy lifestyle. Her ob/gyn discovered the backtobedand Sinai Hospital, 1 William Carls Drive, Commerce. Davidson-powered motorcycle, and a fully-escorted, Stage III cancer during a routine annual exam. thought what Hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. scenic 50-mile ride through northern Oakland Thompson went through 16 weeks of chemotherapy was that. I had On Sunday bring the family for a day of fun, food County back roads and the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert to reduce the size of the tumor then underwent a truly entered and games, tours of radiology and surgery depart­ at DTE Energy Theatre. Registration $30 for driver, lumpectomy followed by six weeks of radiation. In the Twilight ments. Learn about healthy living from fitness guru $25 passenger, includes lawn seatconcert ticket, Jury she returned to the oncologist for an all clear to Zone," said Peter Nielsen under the main tent. On Saturday VIP parking, lunch at the start and official ride pin. spend two weeks in the Amazon as part of her job. Beckwith, who receive screenings including biood pressure, blood Since concert tickets are limited, pre-registration She believes strongly if stories on cancer lead the Christine Clifford Beckwith used humor searched for glucose, and body fat afong with height and weight encouraged. Visit www.leukemiamichigan.org or news every day, more would be done to find a cure. to make it through the dark days after books humor­ measurements (no charge). Doctors will be on hand call (248) 353-8222. Proceeds support Michigan "It helped reading and hearing survivor stories her diagnosis of breast cancer. ously dealing to speak about stroke awareness and heart health, families battling leukemia and lymphoma through because I needed a lot of strength. You go through with cancer and answer your health related questions. A healthy support services provided by Children's Leukemia some very dark times, Every time somebody told me but found only one by Erma Bombeck. "I thought cook-off also planned. For information about the Foundation of Michigan. a story I learned something," said Thompson. "We maybe I was on to something. I started journaling hospital, visit www.hvsh.org. AIDS Walk Michigan have made so many advances in cancer treatment my cancer experience through cartoons. Six months Plus-size clothing sale Presented by the HIV/AIDS Resource Center and it's easy to think our work is done, but 1,500 people later I had enough to make abook. Since that day The Michigan Bariatric Institute and St. Mary Mercy Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan Sunday, Sept. 21, die a day from cancer. The fight isn't over, We can't I focused my entire life on helping other cancer Hospital host the sale for the community 10 a.m. to 4 a 5K walk through downtown Ann Arbor. Event kicks declare victory. There's nothing more frightening, at patients see the forest through the trees." p.m. Saturday, Sept, 20, in the hospital's Auditorium, off with free registration beginning at noon and least for me, than having an illness that you can't do Dawn Kramer hopes to attract everyone — not 36475 Five Mile at Levan, Livonia. Reasonably priced, ribbon-cutting at 1 p.m. Walkers who raise $25 or anything about. We need to keep funding research just breast cancer survivors — to the symposium. gently used clothing for sale for women (sizes 14-32) more in donations receive an AIDS Walk Michigan T- so my niece doesn't have to go through what I went In addition to the speakers who include Beverly and men (sizes 40-60, and up to 5XL). For informa­ shirt. This is a fun-fiiled, heart-warming day for kids, through." Kirkhart, author of "Turning Setbacks into tion, call the Michigan Bariatric Institute at (734) adults and pets. To register individually, as a team Thompson kept working during her treatment. Comebacks," Kramer planned the luncheon and 655-2692. or to volunteer, visit www.aidswalkmichigan.org. Every two weeks she received chemotherapy on wellness activities such as a walk along Paint Creek Diabetes expo Mothers, daughters, sisters luncheon Thursday then went back to reporting the following Trail, tai chi, Reiki, and meditation. Kramer is Learn more about preventing and managing Geralyn Lucas, a 13-year breast cancer survivor and Tuesday. program coordinator of Sharing & Caring, which diabetes at the American Diabetes Association's author of "Why 1 Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy," "I needed to feel normal," said Thompson. "I tried provides monthly speakers and a support group for Diabetes Expo 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at will be the keynote speaker at the fourth annual to turn my job into a cancer-free zone. My bosses breast cancer survivors. Rock Financial Showplace, Novi. The event features Mothers, Daughters, Sisters S Friends Luncheon at NBC were wonderful when I said I'd like to keep 'It's inspirational andmessages of hope," said speakers discussing the latest diabetes treatments, Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Shenandoah Golf, Banquet working through this. The only time it became dif­ Kramer, whose mother died of breast cancer. healthy cooking demonstrations and exercise ses­ . & Country Club, 5600 Walnut Lake Road, West ficult was when I lost my eyelashes. It used to take Kramer, who lives in Bloomfield Hills, is vigilant sions. Free health screenings. A special Youth Zone Bloomfield. Proceeds from the luncheon benefit me an hour to put them on." about receiving clinical breast exams twice a year. provides interactive games for children. No charge. the future Francee & Benson Ford Jr. Breast Care Thompson hasn't lost her sense of humor. In fact "This year's symposium is not focusing on breast Pre-register at www.diabetes.org/detroitexpo. For & Wellness Center at Henry Ford West Bloomfield it was laughter that kept her going thanks to friend cancer as a disease but on leading a long and fulfill­ information, call 1-888-DIA8ETES, ext. 6697. Hospital, opening spring 2009. Tickets $100; bou­ and former co-worker Bernie Smilovitz, WDIV-TV ing life after abreast cancer diagnosis. It's not just Celebrating survivorship tique shopping and vaiet parking included. For tick­ sportscaster. During the Celebrating Survivorship for breast cancer survivors. Their message of hope 10th annual Sharing & Caring symposium, 8 a.m. to 3 ets or more information, call (248) 853-3636. symposium, Smilovitz will introduce Thompson to and inspiration is forall. " p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 Free foot screenings the audience. Thompson comes back to Michigan Beckwith's cancer was so aggressive she was E. University Or., Rochester Hills. Cost $45, includes Some 82,000 Americans lose feet or limbs to diabe­ every year to participate in Smilovitz's celebrity golf basically told to get her affairs in order, Instead she breakfast, luncheon and wellness activities. To reg­ tes each year. That's because the disease can cause tournament for Gleaners Community Food Bank. made a bargain with God to live to see her 8- and ister, call (800) 633-7377. For information, caii (248) you to lose feeling in your feet - and little injuries "I've been friends with his family for 20 years," 10-year-old sons graduate from high school. The 551-8585. can turn into big infections without you knowing it. said Thompson, who now lives in Manhattan. "It youngest earns his college degree in May. Da Vinci awards The American Diabetes Association offers free foot was Bernie's job to make sure he would make me Today she's working on two more books and hop­ The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan screenings 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at laugh. He called me every day." ing to see her four step children graduate from high Chapter 2008 da Vinci Awards at a gala event (black 23 locations in Michigan. Local podiatrists will vol- • Christine Clifford Beckwith believes in the power school. The youngest is 10. tie options!) featuring a cocktaii reception and unteer their time to conduct the exams and answer of humor so much she travels around the country as "My cancer has been a true gift to me. I've been displays of award winners followed by a gourmet your questions. To find a foot screening site near a motivational speaker. Beckwith is a 14-year survi­ doing some creative things that I never knew I dinner and awards program Saturday, Sept. 20, at you or for more information, call 1-888-DIA8ETES or vor of breast cancer. She has written six award-win­ had inside of me," said Beckwith, who lives in ! The Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn. For tickets, sponsor­ visit diabetes.org/detroit. ning books including "Not Now...I m Having a No Minneapolis, Minn. "My advice to cancer patients ship opportunities and information visit: http://www. Heart to heart du Vintage Hair Day." Beckwith was senior vice president of an is to look at the long term, not short term. Their davinciawards.org. Gala fund-raiser with strolling dinner, live auction, international marketing firm when diagnosed with treatments are probably going to take between six Detroit walk for PKD .- music by Simon Vitale band, and a chance to view Stage III breast cancer at age 40. months and a year, some indefinitely. Because of Saturday, Sept. 20, at Boulan Park, Troy. Registration a number of limited edition classic cars from Peter She underwent surgery, then 10 months of that you should try to look at the things that make begins 9 a.m.; walk at 10 a.m. For information con­ Ministrelli's private collection 6:30-11 p.m. Friday, chemotherapy and 33 days of radiation. She'll be you laugh and search them out. If it's watching tact Henry Allemon at (248) 892-9020 or hallemon® Sept. 26, at Franklin Hills Country Club in Franklin. sharing the humorous side of her experience. Her funny movies, rent some funny movies. Let family aol.com, The nonprofit PKD Foundation leads the The evening helps uninsured and underinsured Cancer Club (cancerclub.com) is designed to provide and friends know it's okay to bring laughter into fight against polycystic kidney disease through women receive care at the Ministrelii Women's Heart humorous and helpful products for people with your life. But my main message is research all pos­ research funding and patient education. For infor­ Center at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak as well cancer including a prayer listand suggestions for sibilities, new drugs, methods of surgery. Take con­ mation visit www.pkdcure.org or call 1-800-PKO- as contribute to the development of women's heart brightening the day of a friend or loved one with trol of your own health. Don't ever be afraid to ask CURE. services at Beaumont, Grosse Pointe. cancer. people for help." Stomp out stigma Tickets $275 per person. Patron-pair tickets $1,000. "Six weeks after diagnosis I woke up in the On Sept. 20 the Community Network Services Anti Sponsorships available. For information, call (248) middle of the night, went down to the family room [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 Stigma Program holds its 1st Annual Stomp Out 551-9951, (LW) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, September 14,2008 www.hometowniife.com

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LIVONIA FRANKLIN 9 Joe Trudell-Aaron York, 6-3,7-6; No. 5: Don ANN ARBOR INVITATIONAL Tuttie, 64; Avalon Felan, 65; Jane Taylor, 83; Samantha McAtee, 51 each; Lauren Beahon and WAYNE MEMORIAL 0 Henry-Grant Senkbiel (P) def. Chase Semonick- Sept. 11 at U-M Stadium G.C. Ariel Smith, 85. MSU SPARTAN INVITATIONAL Alexis Smith, 54 each; Natalie Polakowski, 57; Sept. 12 at Franklin Alex Wood, 6-0,6-0, TEAM STANDINGS (21 schools): 1. Rochester, Sept. 12 at East Lansing Dual match records: Churchill, 3-0 overall, Becki Keeler, 62. No. 1 singles: Walter Woods (LF) defeated David 320 strokes; 2. Northvilie, 353; 3. Holt, 356; 4. GIRLS NIKE ELITE TEAM STANDINGS (19 Franklin's dual match record: 0-4 overall, 0-2 3-0 KLAA-South Division; Wayne, 0-1 overall, 0-1 South Lyon scorers: Danielle Godain, 46; Amy McCown, 6-1,6-0; No. 2: Stephen Payne (LF) det. Ann Arbor Pioneer, 366; 5. Grand Blanc, 373:18. schools): 1. Saline, 134 points; 2. Rockford, KLAA-South Division. KLAA-South Division. Comuth, 53; Brittany Snively, 55; Alex Drew, 57; Brandon Harnos, 6-0,6-0; No. 3: Steve Trapp Livonia Churchill,423. 138; 3. Traverse City Central, 164; 4, Rochester SALEM 6, LIVONIA STEVENSON 3 CANTON 188, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 197 Emily Groth and Aili Russell 58 each. (LF) def. Jesse English, 6-1,6-0; No. 4: Chad Adams, 178; 5. Troy, 19:14; 13. Livonia Churchill, Sept. 10 at Safem Individual medalist: Amy Meier (Rochester), Sept. 12 at Idyl Wyld G.C. Franklin's dual match record: 1-1 overall. Dorton (LF) def. Kevin Sample, 6-2,6-3. 307; 17. Livonia Stevenson, 372. No. 1 singles: Brett Foster (Salem) defeated 74. Canton scorers: Chelsea Osburn, 44 (medalist); LIVONIA CHURCHILL 186 No. 1 doubles: Peter Lee-Mike Geraci (LF) def, Individual winner: Megan Goethais Chris Martin, 6-1,6-2; No. 2: Erik Koch (LS) def. Churchill scorers: Jessica Burdette, 96; Lexi Kara Gregory, 46; Mary Winther and Erin Lixie, WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 206 Hui Li-Dan Wilson, 6-3,6-0; No. 2: Nate Warrick- (Rochester), 17 minutes, 39 seconds (5,000 Brock Foster, 6-1,6-2; No. 3: Dion Walker (Salem) McFarlane, 100; Stephanie Panaretos, 113; Sar-ah 49 each; Alexandra Wee, 56; Megan Baumgart, Sept. 10 at The Woodlands (Van Buren) Walt Afonso (LF) def. Michael Gabriel-Zach meters), def. Clayton Northey. 2-6,6-1,7-5; No. 4: Oavid Under, 114; Jordyn Shepler, 119; Samantha 59. Churchill scorers: Jessica Burdette, 44; Lankton, 6-1,6-2; No. 3: Mike Kaplan-Bill Shafer Benson (Salem) def. Kevin Francisco, 6-1,6-2. Proben, 126. Franklin scorers: Sam McAtee, 46; Natalie Jordyn Shepler, 47; Lexi McFarlane, 48; Sarah Churchill finishers: 3. Sara Kroll, 16:16; 42. (LF) def. Stephen Gush-Josh Estepp, 4-6,6-3-, No. 1 doubles: Josh Perrin-JohnKang (Salem) DUAL MATCH RESULTS Polakowski, 47; Georgia Patrick and Lauren Linder, 50; Stephanie Panaretos, 52; Samantha Amanda Southwell, 20:05; 83 Emily Clairmont, 6-3; No. 4: Joe Trudell-Aaron York (LF) def. def, Giang Nguyen-Kyle Fan, 6-3,6-1; No. 2: LIVONIA CHURCHILL 198 Beahon, 52 each; Mariah Barcus, 53; Alexis Proben, 59. 10:59; 87. Bethany Pilat, 21:04; 92. Kayla Szado, Michael Battaglia-Josh Higgs, 6-4,6-0; No. 5: Jose' Peres-Andy Steinman (Salem) def. Josh WAYNE MEMORIAL 264 Smith, 54. ' John Glenn scorers: Heidi Irvine, 42 (medalist); 21:13; 100. Jenna Szuba, 2J:29; 109, Lindsay Joe Kosinski-Alex Wood (LF) def. C.J. Kulas- Rochette-Simjae Holman-Rayos, 6-1,0-6,7-6 Sept. 12 at Whispering Willows G.C. Dual match records: Canton.H) KLAA-South; Justine Woodard and Michelle Bishop, 53 each; • McMullen, 21:57. StephenMcNamara,6-2,6-0. (8-6); No. 3: Paul Franchina-Vince Sabatini (LS) Churchill scorers: Jordyn ShepJer, 43 Franklin, 1-2 overall, 0-2 KLAA-South. Danielle Sulewski, 58; Courtney McKinney,72. Stevenson finishers: 4. Courtney Calka, 18:23; Dual match records: Franklin, 1-4 overall, 1-2 def. Surya Nagaraja-Alex Porambo, 6-1,6-1; No. (medalist); Lexi McFarlane, 46; Jessica Burdett, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 210 Dual match records: Churchill, 2-0 overall, 2-0 81. Karli Kuchka, 20:58; 62. Victoria Saferian, KLAA-South Division; Wayne, 2-4 overall, 1-2 4: Tyler Foley-Zenik Pelek (Salem) def. Garrett 49; Shelby Longworth, 60; Alex Harakas, 73: SOUTH LYON 211 KLAA-South Division; John Glenn, 0-1 overall, 0-1 20:59; 85. Julia Capeneka, 21:01; 120, Rebecca KLAA-South Division. Adams-Dave Kruse. 6-7 (3-7), 6-2,6-2; No, 5: MargoMcClain,75. Sept. 10 at Idyl Wyld G.C. KLAA-South Division. Gidley, 22:38; 123. Michelle Krawczyk, 22:43. Josh York-Lukas Rudis (LS) def. Bodan Pelek- Wayne scorers: Berlynn Beaver, 52; Taylor BOYS GREEN TEAM STANDINGS (36 WAYNE MEMORIAL 7 Andy Reyes, 6-3,6-2. Franklin scorers: Georgia Patrick and schools): 1, Novi, 100 points; I. Williamston, WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 2 134; 3. Troy, 159; 4. East Kentwood, 160; 5. Sept. 10 at Wayne Stevenson's dual match record: 1-2 overall, 1-1 Northvilie, 160; 8. Livonia Churchill, 299; 16. No. 1 singles: DaVid McCown (WM) defeated KLAA-Central Division. Livonia Stevenson, 445. Zach Ernat, 5-7,6-4,6-4; No. 2: Brandon Harnos CANTON 9, LIVONIA CHURCHILL 0 SPORTS ROUNDUP Individual winner: Mike Actchoo (Troy), 16:12 (WM) def. Nik Hubbard, 6-4,6-7 {4-7), 6-4; No. 3: Sept. 8 at Churchill (5,000 meters). Jesse English (WM) def. Khari Stargell, 6-2,6-2; No. 1 singles: Mike Darouie (Canton) defeated No. 4: Kevin Sampble (WM) def. Tommy Ruark, Akshay Moorthy, 6-3,6-2; No. 2: Justin tiedei MU golf divots Churchill finishers: 27. Mark Waterbury, 17:21; 6-1,6-2. . • (Canton) def, Alex Clos, 6-2,6-3; No. 3: Ryan MU ¢362), Aquinas College (370), for second as Davenport took 45. Matt Szado, 17;48; 47. Tom Windle, 17:49; 71. Hanz (Canton) def. Ziwin Deng, 6-2,6-0; No. Ouinn Osgood 18:08:109. Mark Freyberg, 58:38; No. 1 doubles: Hui U-Dan Wilson (WM) def. The Madonna University wom­ Cornerstone (385), Siena Heights the team title with 290 followed Zach Edwards-Mitch Dean, 6-1,2-6,6-4; No. 2: 4: Riley Hoernschmeyer (Canton) def. Erik 113. Ryan Keeling, 18:42; 119, Kyle Mireles, 18:45. Newman, 6-1,6-2. en's golf team, getting 88s each (387) and Davenport (394). by Cornerstone (302), Madonna Stevenson finishers: 43. Joe Urso, 17:47; 93. Michael Gabriel-Zach Lankton (WM) def. Asif John Lynch, 18:24; 94, Jordan Burger, 18:24; 97. Sheikh-Cario Tajeda, 6-0,7-5; No. 3: Jacob No. 1 doubles: David Kang Jeremy Lindlbauer from Sarah Simnitch and Caitlin Jacqueline McCormick, (302), host Indiana Tech (305), Travis Gosselin, 18:27; 118. Tom Kaman, 18:44; Toarmina-Shane Weichert (WJG) def. Stephen (Canton) def. Dan Landstrom-Mike Appel, 6-3, - Steele, took runner-up honors Chelsea Bathurst (Livonia Aquinas (313), Siena Heights (319) 144 Brian Fenecri, 19:05, Gush-Josh Estepp, 6-4,7-5; No. 4: David Wilton- 6-0; No. 2: David Ding-Adam Payne (Canton) Wayne Woodard (WJG) def. Justin Iller-Jacob def. Eric Siusarski-Vishal Joshi, 6-3,4-6,6-1; last TUesday in the Indiana Tech Stevenson) and Mariel Meyers and Concordia University (357). GIRLS DUAL MEET RESULTS Bean, 2-6,6-2,6-4; No. 5: Michael Battaglia- No. 3: Satosh Shannmuga-At>hi Katti (Canton) Jamboree held at Noble Hawk (Livonia Franklin) each carded Other MU scorers included PLYMOUTH 19 . Josh Higgs (WM) def. Karl Lawrence-Nick Stone, def. Mike Houghan-Rushi Patel, 6-2,6-2; No. WEST LAND JOHN GLENN 44 7-5, 6-1. 4: John Mosly-Jim LaFontaine (Canton) def. Golf Links in Kendallville, Ind. 93s to round out the Crusaders' Brett Quitiquit (72), Franklin's Sept. 9 at John Glenn Dual match records: Wayne, 2-3 overall, 1-1 Cam Norscia-Matt Cezat, 6-7 (3-7), 6-4,6-1; Host Indiana Tech, led by med­ scoring. Austin Stillman (78), Kyle Lawrey Individual winner: Adrienne White (Plymouth), KLAA-South Division; John Glenn, 0-6 overall, No, 5: Steve Lee-Rob Miius (Canton) def. Ryan 21:38(5,00» meters). alist Jordan Essman's 76, cap­ The MU men, led by medal­ (82), Livonia Churchill's Matt 0-2 KLAA-South Division. McPherson-Eric Stromberg, 6-2,6-4. Other Plymouth finishers: 3. Elise Chagas, PLYMOUTH 8, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 1 Churchill's dual match record: 3-2 overall, 1-1 tured the team title with a four- ist Steve South (Franklin), who Robinson (83) and Nick Sears 22:11:4. Britta Swanson, 22:14; 5. Elyse KLAA-South Division. Grienewicz, 22:37; 6, Sarah Brown, 22:57; 7. Sept. 10 at Plymouth player total of 358 followedb y carded a 2-under 70, also tied (85). Keisey Reineri, 23:22; 8. Trica Rniewski, 23:48. No. t singles: Stephen Payne (LF) defeated Pat Glenn finishers: 2. Ashley Bailey, 21:41; 9. Onoro, 6-2,2-6,6-3; No. 2: Aaron Zhang (P) def. Megan Nikula, 23:57; 10. Evi Cenolli, 24:19; 11. Peter Lee, 6-0,6-0; No. 3: Matt Dunnio (P) def. Michelle Levy. 24:54;. 12. Jaimie Medel, 25:25; Joe Kosinski, 6-0,6-0; No. 4:Pat Bailey {?) def. 13 Molly Robinett, 28:44; 14. A'udre Flores, Mike Geraci, 6-1,6-2. 2846. No. 1 doubles: Max Korpalski-Andy Mitchell (P) def. Chad Dorton-Steve Trapp, 6-3,6-7 (3-7), 6-4; Dual meet records: Plymouth, 1-0 overall, 1-0 No. 2: Wen Ning-Afex Berk fP) def. Nate Warrick- KLAA-South Division; John Glenn, 0-1 overall, Walt Afonso, 6-1,6-2; No. 3: Tom Eggieston- 0-1 KLAA-South Division. John Lopus (P) def. Mike Kaplan-Biil Shatter, 6-2,6-1; No. 4: Drew Leist-Cheng Chen (P) def.

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2-day festival celebrates storytelling

BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN 0&E STAFF WRITER

Antonio Sacre likes to joke about grow­ ing up in a Cuban and Irish-American household. He'll tell audiences about the experience during the Detroit Story League's Cyprien Festival Friday-Saturday, Sept. 19-20, at Ngizehayo the Livonia Civic Center Library, Sacre survived the and Lynette Ford, an African-American Rwandan storyteller headline the event that includes genocide and day-long workshops and performances for made his way children and adults. to Freedom Sacre travels from Los Angeles for the House. His storytelling festival, Ford from Ohio. Sacre's wife, Cfaudette, father originally emigrated from Cuba in remains in their I960. He's looking forward to introducing native country "his lovely and quirky family." until he can save "Food is important," said Sacre, 39- enough money to "Cubans have a really big meal that happens bring her here. at 1 in the afternoon and as kids we're not Ngizehayo now allowed to leave the table until the oldest lives in Chicago person leaves. My great aunt in her late 80s where he works chewed her food 50 times and we'd watch for a nonprofit her for hours, but it was good because we Lynette Ford brings her "Home-Fried Tales" to the that sends relief would hear things about what it was like in Detroit Story League Festival at the Livonia Civic to Rwanda and Cuba." Center Library. helps reunite Tales would be told as well. One of his families. grandmother's favorites was the story of the barking mouse which Sacre turned into a children's book. Sacre spoke Spanish fluently as a kid but quit after he was teased. He went back to being bilingual in his teens. "The story, The Barking Mouse, is about a cat who comes to eat the mice and mother mouse barks and scares the cat away. The moral is it pays to speak another language," said Sacre who went to graduate school for theater performance at Northwestern University in Chicago where he learned about storytelling. Today Sacre writes one-man plays and performs them around the country when he isn't storytelling. He's told stories in 45 of the -4^¾ BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN 50 states. OS E STAFF WRITER "I found out storytelling encompassed a lot of what I was, my two cultures, and I like to be Jodee Fishman Raines won't soon forget the feel­ silly for kids," said Sacre. "I'm excited about ing that came over her when she visited Freedom Detroit Story League. I know Lyn very well, House. The nonprofit organization temporarily She's an incredible teller. We're so different houses men, women and children seeking asylum and 1 can't wait to see what she will tell. I'm in the United States or Canada. Founded in 1983 as going to take the workshop." the Detroit/Windsor Ford is doing the 90-minute session on Refuge Coalition to fables that have crossed cultures and can be help people escape ANHUAL FREEDOM HOUSE used as teaching tales to develop character from El Salvador, DINNER: NEVER AGAIN in young listeners. She is a fourth-generation Freedom House was What: A fund-raising dinner storyteller. Her Home-Fried Tales can be originally based at traced back to her father who was a terrible PHOTO BY KRISTIN BURNS St. Peter's Episcopal to benefit Freedom House cook but a wonderful storyteller. Ford began Church in Corktown When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 storytelling as a preschool teacher. Antonio Sacre telis stories about growing up in a and later moved to Where: Bentley's Restaurant, "My grandfather on my mother's side told Cuban and Irish-American household. its present location in 5586 Drake Road, a lot of tall tales, His father, my great grand­ an unused Convent West Bloomfield father and great aunts in the family told of St. Anne's Church Tickets: $100 for dinner, $125 so I just kind of absorbed it. Dad could tell What: Detroit Story League's annual two day in southwest Detroit. for champagne pre-giow with wonderful scary stories and kind of twist folk Today, Raines is one tales such as The Three Bears, Red Riding festival of telling and workshops guest speakers, and available by of the supporters of Hood" said Ford who by the end of the year When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 (adult story night calling (313) 964-4320, For infor­ the mission to assist will travel to 25 states to tell stories. "They'll with reception); 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, mation about Freedom House, increasing numbers of have a good time. It will encourage them storytelling workshops begin, 4 p.m. Family people fleeing perse- visit wwww.freedomhouse.org to remember the stories of their childhood cution. On Thursday, and share more stories in their family. I'm Performance (all ages) follows Sept. 18, they'll gather for a fund-raising dinner at the oldest and would tell scary stories to my Where: Livonia Civic Center Library, Bentley's Restaurant in West Bloomfield. Among the younger sister to get her out of my hair, She 32777 Five Mile at Farmington Rd. guest speakers is Jack Gun, a Holocaust survivor and wouldn't let me get my homework done," Cost: $50 for two days, $45 Saturday, Cyprien Ngizehayo, who survived the genocide in With tellers like Sacre and Ford, Louise $15 Friday evening ($12 age 60 and up), and These two children, ages 7 and 11, escaped from Rwanda. Lieberman is guaranteeing everyone will $2 Saturday Family Performance, the Democratic Republic of Congo with their "I was at Freedom House at dinner time. There have a good time at the Detroit Story League Call Winifred Madsen at (313) 824-6368, or mother to avoid being forced into the army as were people sitting at the dinner table from different Storytelling Festival. The Farmington Hills Louise Lieberman (313) 522-4735 or send boy soldiers. They found refuge at Freedom House in southwest Detroit. Please see FREEDOM, C7 Please see STORIES, C2 e-mail to [email protected] hit 10 years of going to the dogs

BYBRADKADR1CH SITTING SERVICE OBSERVER STAFF WRITER • What: Comfy Creatures pet sitting Ten years ago, Roberta Chapman (she was • Where: Livonia, Plymouth, Canton, Westiand, Cubbin, then) was working as a veterinary Northville, Farmington technician, an animal lover who got this crazy idea when some ofhe r clients couldn't find a • Owners: Roberta and John Chapman place for their pets to stay when they had to • Service: Pet walking and sitting leave town. • Contact: For all the information, Ten years later, Chapman and her husband, visit www.comfycreatures.com John (they married last year at the Michigan Renaissance Festival) preside over a pet sitting business, Comfy Creatures, that has expanded place, I could finally have animals," to more than 200 clients, six "sitters" and a John and Roberta Chapman have two dogs of Now she and John have a houseful of their half-dozen communities. their own at home, Gypsy and Mouse. own, including a chihuahua (Mouse), a shep­ "We went from doing everything ourselves herd-husky mix (Gypsy) and three cats: Ceric, to six sitters pretty quick," Roberta said. 'It just Chapmansjust started offeringto board pets at Symphony and Mystic. That doesn't count the sort of exploded." their Livonia home. hundreds of pets they call "extended family" Operating Comfy Creatures out of their Comfy Creatures offers its services in "They're always happy," John said of the pets. Livonia home (they just moved from Wayne), Westland, Plymouth, Canton, Livonia, "They give you unconditional love. You really the Chapmans offer a variety of services to Northville and Farmington (the latter two are have to be pet-crazy and passionate about it." their clients, ranging from taking them for fairly new additions). While it may seem like a small-town ser­ a walk and a "potty" break during the day to And the whole thing stems from Roberta's vice, pet sitting is actually pretty big business. repeated daily visits if a client is out of town on love of animals. According to Pet Sitters International, it's a $72 vacation or for work. "Growing up, I wasn't allowed to have dogs million industry. PSI has some 8,000 member There are also some ancillary services; for or cats... between my sister and I we had pretty businesses. The vast majority of pet sitters (98 BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER instance, sitters will water plants, bring in much every caged animal imaginable," Roberta percent) work for independently owned compa- the mail and take out the trash. The company said. "When I was a kid, Td go to neighbors and John and Roberta Chapman, at home with Gypsy and Mouse, are celebrating will stay overnight if aclient wishes, and the ask, "Can I walk your dog?5 When I got my own Please see PETS, C2 the 10th anniversary of their pet-sitting business, Comfy Creatures.

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Southfield, where she is senior Aidan Catholic Church in Levan in Livoma; Discussions specialist in the Heavy Duty Livonia, followed by a recep­ will be led by a local facilitator Logistics group. Sean gradu­ tion at Wabeek Country Club after each movie. A $5 donation ated high school in 1998 and in Bloomfield Hills. They will per event is appreciated. gained his certification as a make their home in Novi. "Blood and Oil" shows how concerns about oil have fueled war for at least 6'0 years and calls for radical rethinking of U.S. Thibauft-Waineo energy policy. According to one Dr. and Mrs. Roger reviewer, the hour-long docu­ Thibault of Bowling Green, mentary is a clear, dispassionate, Ohio, announce the engage­ riveting history of American and ment of their daughter, Julie Middle Eastern oil. Informative, Marie-Ange, to Marcus Glenn not polemic or political, the film Waineo, son of Glenn and Jane gives a historical perspective as to Waineo of Canton, Mich. why the U.S. is in Iraq. The bride-to-be is a gradu­ On Oct. 3 "Election Day" takes ate of Bowling Green High viewers on a journey around the School and earned her bach­ country as the drama of election elor's degree from Bowling day 2004 unfolds, Shown are Green State University. She the good and the bad of voting in works as an admissions advi­ America. Dearborn is one of the sor for the online campus at featured locations. ECPI College of Technology in ence and mathematics. He "On the Line" on Oct. 10 gives SUE ANN HOLLAND MARIE C. RIX Virginia Beach, Va. currently works for the U.S. an inside look at the people (nee Anderson) 90, formerly of Plymouth died on Marcus graduated from Department of Navy as a com­ behind one of the largest non­ In Memory Of Age 37. August 3, 2008. Beloved September 12, 2008 at Tecumseh Place, Tecumseh MI. She is survived Plymouth Salem High School puter scientist in Norfolk, Va. violent movements in America RICK CHAVEY daughter of the late Ivar and Estelle and from the University of A September wedding is today: the movement to close Anderson. Loving sister of Ivar G. by her children Patricia (Terry) Patton Who died on Sept. 15, 2006 (Lee Ann) Anderson. Cherished niece of Ann Arbor, Carolyn (Tom) Michigan, where he earned planned at Nazareth Hall in the School of the Americas/ We miss your'love, patience of Nancy and Robert Viverito, Jean Rougeaux of Mt Juliet TN, Kathy dual degrees in computer sci­ Grand Rapids, Ohio. WHINSEC, a U.S. Army school (Randy) Tripp of Adrian, and Doug and generosity of spirit to all. and Sandy Branzer, and George that trains Latin-American sol­ My life is so empty without you. Wickstrom. Dear aunt of Stephen and (Jane) Rix of Rockford IL; grandchil­ Ewa Chavey Brian. Sue loved animals, especially dren Heather Patton (Mark Hilgers), diers. The 55-minute documen­ her pet dogs, Tonka and Ernie, and Justin (Leah) Tripp, Sara (Jeff) tary features Martin Sheen and MARILYN LORRAINE was deeply committed to the conser­ Johnson, and Holly Tripp; great Wurth-Parkila Susan Sarandon. CLANCY grandchildren Taylor and Emily vation and preservation of wildlife, Lawrence and Colleen On Oct 17, "Tim Wise: On Of Farmington. August 30, 2008 at 75 particularly wolves. She was active in Patton, Makenna and Mason Johnson, JV~*.:V* - years of age. Marilyn was bora and ali forms of outdoor recreation, and Drew Hilgers and one sister Wurth of Allen Park announce White Privilege" tackles whether raised in Detroit, Michigan by her par­ including camping, snowmobiling, Dorothy Dixon Of Berkley MI as well the engagement of their there really is a level playing field ents, Adoiph and Siama Larson. She skiing, ATV and horseback riding. She as nieces and nephews. She was pre­ ceded in death by her husband Gilbert daughter, Kylene Wurth, to for blacks and whites. Concepts graduated from Cooley High School in enjoyed pop culture in all forms and Eric Parkila of Las Vegas. Eric that white people don't think of 1951, married her beloved husband, loved to watch movies. Her varied in 1998, her parents, grandson ' 40****** James Donald Clancy in 1952 and musical tastes ran from classical to Bradley Patton and his wife Kristin, is the son of Arvo and Sharon that confront blacks throughout continued her studies at Wayne State rock to country-western She embraced great'grandson Nathan Patton, a sister Parkila of Garden City. their lives are discussed in this Delia Brinkman and a brother Edgar University, earning a degree in Library New Age Spiritualism, including the The bride-to-be is a 2001 fast paced video of author/lec­ Science. Marilyn went on to work for Armbruster. Funeral service 11 AM Wicca teachings, crystal healing and graduate of Allen Park High turer Tim Wise. He is among the the Farmington Public School System, consulted horoscopes and tarot cards Monday September 15th at Risen first at East Middle School and then at for guidance. She loved her work as Christ Lutheran Church, 46250 Ann School and a 2007 graduate most prominent anti-racist writ­ O.E. Dunckel Middle School where office manager of Aberdeen Van Lines Arbor Rd, Plymouth MI. Visitation 2 of the University of Michigan- ers and activists in the U.S., and pm to 8 pm Sunday at Vermeulen she retired in 1991. Mariiyn was an in Commerce Township, Michigan, Dearborn, where she earned a author of two books: "White Like avid reader ar.d an aspiring quilter. She Funeral Home, 46401 W Ann Arbor which she joined in 1994. She is sur­ degree in education. She works Me: Reflections on Race from a enjoyed camping, square dancing, and vived by her family and many friends, Rd (btwn Sheldon and Beck) traveling. Mariiyn surrounded herself who she loved dearly. Memorial serv­ Plymouth. Memorial contributions as a teacher for Las Vegas degree in electrical engineer­ Privileged Sun, ..tnd "Affirmative with a great love of nature, where her ices were held at Thayer-Rock Funeral can be made to Tecumseh Place, 1309 schools. Her fiance is a 2001 ing. He works for JT3 in Las Action: Racial Preference in Southwestern Drive, Tecumseh MI gardens and feeders attracted many Home, Farmington, MI. In lieu of graduate of Garden City High Vegas. Black and White." birds, butterflies, swans, and squirrels. flowers^ memorial contributions may 49286 or Hospice of Lenawee County, They brought her endless enjoyment be made to Defenders of Wildlife. 415 Mill Street, Adrian MI 49221. School and a 2007 graduate The couple is planning an Madonna University is located as she would quietly observe life over www.thayer-rock.com To share memories, please visit of the University of Michigan- October 2008 wedding in at 36600 Schoolcraft Road in a cup of tea from her kitchen table. vermeulenfuneralhome.com Dearborn, where he earned a Michigan. Livonia. For more information Marilyn was preceded in death by her about the film series or Citizens husband James. She is survived by her daughters Coiieen Davison and Debra for Peace, call Bob Frank at (734) Clancy, her granddaughter Megean Flek-Noreen 522-1721. Gioiitti and husband Chris, and her ARTHUR L. SPEASE, JR. Lawrence and Wanda Flek beloved great-grandchildren Johnny, of Livonia announce the Rosie, Joey, and Emma. Her life will Age 66, of the Rarity Bay Communi­ he celebrated in a private memorial ty, Vonore, TN. Passed away Wed­ engagement of their daughter, service where her ashes will be nesday, September 10, 2008 at his Candace Flek of Westland, Actors sought for released to join her husband. Rest in home with his wife at his side. Art was to Frederick Noreen III, son a graduate of Elizabethtown College peace knowing that your memory will of Rick Noreen and Marie live on in our hearts forever. To send a and Penn State University. He was a private condolence to the family go to: retired mechanical engineer holding Frizzell. The bride-to-be is a murder mystery www.coatsfuneralhome.com many patents related to the automo­ Stevenson High School gradu­ and select Guestbook tive industry. Art was an avid golfer ate and works as a medical and participated in many activities in Inspire Theatre is holding biller. Her fiance is a gradu­ auditions for "Ten Little Indians" LEONARD "SONNY" Rarity Bay including the Rare Notes. He was preceded in death by his ate of Taylor High School and by Agatha Christie 7 p-m. FERGUESON father, Arthur L. Spease, Sr. Survived' works as a carpenter. The Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 15-16, at by his wife of 46 years, Jackie Spease; September 9, 2008. Age 72 of Wayne. couple is planning a Sept. 20 33445 Warren Road, Westland. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father sons and daughters-in-law, Michael of Sandra Fergueson and Kimberly and Kathy Spease, David and Jenny wedding at Dearborn Hills Rehearsals run 6:30-9:30 p.m. (Paul) Conner. Son of Sarah Baker Rose Spease, Mary and Amy Spease, Golf Club. Monday and Tuesday, and 9:30 and the late Benjamin Fergueson. Matthew and Tricia Spease; grand­ a.m. to 12:30 p.m Saturday. children, Jake, Alex, Andrew, Hannah, Brother of Betsy Davis. Loving Performances take place grandfather of Gerald Cantrell, Shania Nathan, and Garrett; mother, Ruth Fernandez, Cody Fergueson and Eric Spease; brother and sister-in-law, Carl Friday-Saturday, Nov; 7-8, and and Katelyn Conner. .Great-grandfa­ TONI M. KNEIDING and Rachel Spease; sister, Arlene Starr BIRTH Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 13-15. ther of the late Ava Cantrell. Services along with nieces and nephews. The Come prepared to do cold Age 34. Died suddenly September 7, family will receive friends from 6 to 7 were held Friday, September 12th at readings. The theater eompanyis the Uht Funeral Home, Westland. 2008. Beloved daughter of Rickard pm Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Burial was made at Parkview and Patricia. Loving sister of the late Lenoir City. Memorial Services will Steger looking tor actors of all ages. The. Memorial, Livonia. Piease send trib­ Kristina. Dearest granddaughter of follow at 7 pm with Rev. A.J. Jeff and Jennifer Steger story revolves around 10 people Maxine Kneiding and Linda Achille. utes arid view memorials @: Crawford officiating. In lieu of flow­ of Livonia announce the invited foi a weekend at an island www.uhtfh.com Will be missed by her numerous'aunts, ers, memorials may be made to the uncles, cousins and friends. Toni American Cancer Society or Caris arrival of their son, Elliot Lee mansion by a Mr. U. N. Own, but , Kneiding, M.A. was the Associate Hospice. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir Steger. He was born July 27, he isn't on the island. At dinner a : Dean of the Education and Human City, TN is in charge of arrangements: at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in record is played accusing each of Service program at Baker College of www.clickfuneralhome.com Owosso. She taught in the early child­ Livonia. His grandparents are the guests of murder. Suddenly hood education program and models Jack and Beverly Lee of Ray the first of them is dead then passion and enthusiasm of the devel­ Township, Mich, and Jerry and the next. Who is the murderer? opment of young children's minds. She was an advisor for the T.A.L.L. ^OBITUARY^I Bernadette Steger of Midland, Will guests be able to unravel the ; (Teachers as Lifelong Learners) stu­ 1 Mich. His great-grandparents mystery before they become the dent club. Toni has also presented sev­ POLICY ' are Dolores and Ed Cieslinski next victim? Send e-mail to len- eral early childhood seminars for the The first five "billed" lines of an of Auburn, Mich.; Annie P. Lee [email protected]. Bentley campus. Toni has been with obituary are published at no cost. of Royal Oak, Mich, and Lois Baker College of Owosso for almost 2 A3! additional lines will be v N .years arid has played an integral part charged at $4 per line, You may Steger of Bay City, Mich. ? in continuous improvement of the place a picture of your loved one Gratters wanted early childhood program on our cam­ for an additional cost of only $6. pus. Toni was a former consultant for the Office for Young Children in Symbolic emblems may be EUGENE ALLEN HAMMAR Lansing and has many years experi­ included at no cost (example: ANNOUNCE YOUR WEDDING, ENGAGEMENT, BIRTH OR ANNIVERSARY for boutique ence in the early childhood field. She American Flags, religious Grafters are still needed for Age 79, of Garden City, passed away symbols, etc.) September 8, 2008. Beloved father of had professional affiliations with To submit a form and photo­ Birmingham, Ml 48009. the boutique which is part of the Mark Hammar, Scott Hammar, Central Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children graph online: 2. Oakland County residents Redford Suburban League's celeb­ Pamela (Sobhi) Safah and Laurie Deadlines: (Mike) Ziolkowski. Loving grandfa­ (CMAEUC), Kappa Omicron Nu 1. Go to Hometowniife.com and should send announcements to • rity fashion show and luncheon ther of Belal (Rana) Safah, Khaled Honor Society (KON), Michigan Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday on Oct. 15, at Burton Manor in Association for Infant Mental Health click on Customer Service Sharon Dargay, or e-mail questions Safah and his fiancee Lamis, Emily Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Livonia. Proceeds from the Fall (MiAIMH), National and Michigan 2. Under Reader Services to [email protected]. (Khaied) Safah and Lindsay Safah. Festival of Fashion go to the Great-grandfather of Mariam Lily Association for the Development of Obituaries received after these deadlines will be placed In the next available Issue. you'll find a link to Submit an Wayne County residents should Safah. He is also survived by his sis­ Young Children (NAEY) (MiAEYC), Burger School for Students with ter, Dorothy Johnson of Drummond National Family Literacy Assocation Announcement, choose the appro­ send announcements to Stephanie Autism in Garden City. (NFLA), and National Parents As Island, MI and half-sisters Nancy e-mail your obit to priate one and follow the instruc­ Angelyn Casola, or send e-mail to Rich Fisher and Doris Biscoe Garner of Mayville, MI arid Mabel Teachers Association (PAT). Toni also [email protected] tions. [email protected]. once again host the event, which Holtsberry of Millington, MI. Eugene was certified in many areas of special training for the early age and has used or fax to: features the latest designs from was born May 26,1929, in Royal Oak. Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson 3. Photos must be e-mailed in jpg 3. Announcements run in the He moved to Garden City in 1956 these certifications and experience in Lord & Taylor and the Men's advancing our program as well as 586-826-7318 format to photosthometownlife. Sunday Hometownlife sections from Nankin Twp. He served in the Wearhouse. The boutique opens at Army and is a veteran of the Korean serving as a facilitator for other child- For more information call; com and must meet our listed of the paper and are placed in care providers in the area. Visitation 9 a.m. Tables are $45 each, lunch War. He retired from A&P Food Charolette Wilson requirements. the order they are received and Stores of Detroit in 1987. Donations, Thursday I-8pm and Friday l-8pm at 586-826-7082 $15. Crafters can come in at 7 a.n% the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the or Liz Keiser 4. Announcements are all free of depending on space restrictions. to set up. Call Sara Gorman at American Heart Association at 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm Friday. 586-977-7538 charge. 4. For more information, visit (313) 937-8583 or Josetta Howes • www.americanheart.org. Final arrang­ or toll free at (248) 960-0853. Tickets for the ements entrusted to the John N. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00am at To send a form/photo by mail: http://www. hometown life.co m/ the funeral home. Interment Glen 800-579-7355 Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, Garden 1. Mail to The Observer & Eccentric apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=C fashion show and luncheon are City, interment will be in the family Eden Cemetery. Contributions may be ask for Char or Liz $45 per person. Call Miriam at Newspapers, 805 E. 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Customers who buy from bration and sale at the company's Detroit ReStore's Deconstruction Mans Lumber and Millwork Trenton and Canton locations. Services to hand dismantle cus­ during its 108th anniversary Canton store hours are 7 aja- tomers' old kitchens and baths. weekend, Sept. 26-27, will get a 6 p.m., Monday-Friday and 8 Salvaged building materials are gift and the opportunity to enter a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, at 47255 then sold to benefit Habitat for a contest for Detroit Red Wings Michigan Avenue, Canton. ¢734) Humanity. Kurtis Kitchen and tickets. 714-5800. The Trenton store is Bath Centers include locations The family-owned lumber­ open 7:30-5:30 p.m., Monday- in Livonia, Rochester Hills and yard will discount in-stock deck Friday and &:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Royal Oak. Call 1-888-KURTIS-l material from Trek and AZEK, Saturday, at 3300 West Jefferson, or visit www.KurtisKitchen.com. in-stock hardware, paint, paint Trenton. (734) 676-3000. supplies, tools, doors and special CHARDONNAY AND CHAIRS order items dnring the celebra­ ECO-FRIENOLY Take a seat and sip some wine tion. Kurtis Kitchen and Bath at DWR Birmingham Studio's Doug Mans, company presi­ Centers will host an Eco-Friendly Wine + Design event, 10 a.m.-6 th dent, said "customers have come Open House featuring 'green' p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8. , Sept 25 , 2008 first" for more than a century. remodeling and home construc­ Customers may sample wine The Mans family began selling tion, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. as they shop and save 15 percent 10:00 am-2:1 coal and peat in Trenton during Representatives will be on when mixing or matching six or the early 1900s, later expand­ hand to answer green build­ more chairs, stools and tables Be informed and stay healthy! Please ing the business to include four ing and remodeling questions, from the store's dining assort­ lumberyards, two kitchen and and to offer tips on selecting ment, including Bottega, Allegro join us for our Senior Health Fair, 2008, bath design showrooms, floor the right cabinetry and appli­ and Presto collections. hosted by Independence Village of coverings, a finished carpentry ances for anywhere in the DWR (Design Within Reach) Plymouth, Senior Home Care Solutions and millwork shop, an installed home. Featured lines include is located at 168 West Maple in products division, equipment KraftMaid, Wellborn Cabinetry, downtown Birmingham. (248) and Triumph Home Health Care. rental and more. Formica and EnergyStar. Kurtis 593-9640 Look for the anniversary cele­ employs Habitat forHumanity' s - Compiled by Sharon Dargay Learn About: • Healthy eating and why it is important. ^ • Footcare for diabetes. • Solutions to problems caused by low vision. • Getting back home after a hospitalization. Help is there!. • Blood pressure checks. \*1

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The Reunion Calendar runs Sundays Opdyke. Events include a Friday Southfield. For information, visit www. Dearborn. Contact Diane (Verostick) Dennis Place at (734) 354-0223 or e- Detroit Western High School In the newspaper as space allows, and evening open bar hospitality party; casstech59.com or contact Marge Kapelanski at (734) 981-0091 or maii [email protected]. Classes of 1930s, 40s and 50s online In Its entirety at www.home- Saturday tour of BHS and evening Teramino Knable, reunion@casstech59. [email protected] for more infor­ Detroit Eastern High School Annual reunion, at) classes welcome, townlife.com. Submit your reunion dinner party; and Sunday brunch. com; Debbie Friedman, (248) 626-3729; mation, Classes up to 1958 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, announcement at least two weeks Reservations required for Saturday or Steve Sperling, (248) 360-9658. Dearborn Edsel Ford All classes invited to reunion Sunday, Dearborn Hills Golf Course. Call (313) In advance to Wensdy Von Buskirk, dinner. Contact Chris Carlson (248) Cherry Hill High School January Class of 1958 Oct. 5,2008, at the Ukrainian Cultural 565-4997 or (248) 427-0673 to reserve Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 649-0105 or Rosemary Jafano Schneidt Classes of 1983-84 A 50th reunion will be held Oct. 3, Center, 26601 Ryan Road, in Warren. your spot by Sept. 5. 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, (586)247-4463. For more information, 25th Reunion, 6 p,m.-1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2008 at the Dearborn inn. Call Nancy Doors at 1:30 p.m., dinner at 3 p.m., Class of 1978 Mich., 48150, or e-mail wvonb@home- to enter your contact info or register, 28,2008, Hawthorne Valley Country . McGregor Ketko at (248) 851-5257 or open bar. $30 per person, must be paid A 30-year reunion is planned for townlife.com. visit www.birmingham58.com. Club, Westland. Cost, $50 per person, Pat Keoshian Holmes at (734) 427-0256 before Sept. 29. Cai! Bob Butler, (586) Saturday, Nov. 29,2008. For more info, Benedictine High School Bishop Borgess High School includes dinner and open bar. Casual for further information. 412-9998; or Terry Des Rivers Edwards, contact Donna Willingham at (313) 605- Class of 1973 Classes of 1970, '71, '72, '73 and 74 attire. Advanced tickets only by Sept. Dearborn Fordson (313) 885-2562 or (313) 300-6385. 0377 or e-maii [email protected]. 35th anniversary class reunion, Oct. A combined reunion. Oct. 4,2008, 30. Call Lori Westerholm, (734) 834- Class of 1969 Class of 1958 Detroit Winshlp School 4,2008, Vladimir's, 28125 Grand River Hellenic Cultural Center, $60. Dinner 6796, Mary (Potvin) McCollough, (734) Planning a reunion. Please contact 50th reunion weekend, "Mix and Class of 1956 Ave., Farmington Hills. Sociai hour Buffet, Open Bar, Midnight Snacks and 658-1014 or Renee (Scott) Liske, (734) KathyNisun at (248) 363-5679 or Mingle" 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 10,2008, Members of the eighth grade graduat­ begins at 6 p.m.; family-style dinner Music. No ticket sales at door. Contact 425-7826 e-maii: [email protected] or Kathy Sirrbad's, Detroit; "Gala Banquet," 7 ing class of 1956 who are interested in will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $60 (248) 442-0946 or bbhsfirstfive.com Clarkston High School Shoebridge @ Klivingston@nu-core. p.m.-midnight, Oct. 11, Western Goif & . planning a reunion, should call Beth per person. Advance reservations are Class of 1988 Class of 1998 com, Country Club, Redford; "Back to Mack Weingarden at (810) 695-7882. required. Contact Jody Hrymak Kirsch, A 20-year reunion will be held on Oct. A 10-year reunion will be held at Deer Detroit Cass Tech Church Service," 10 a.m. 0ct,12, Genesis Edwin Denby High School (734) 522-0661, or bennyhigh73@twmi. 11,2008 at the Fairlane Club. Tickets, Lake Athletic Club in Clarkston, 6:30 Class of 1958 Lutheran Church, Detroit. $125 package Class of 1953 rr.com. $50 per person, include dinner, drinks p.m.-midnight Saturday, Nov. 29,2008. A 50-year reunion, Oct. 11,2008. For pricing, individual pricing available. Call Seeking classmates for Dinner Berkley High School and music. No ticket sales at door. For The evening includes dinner, entertain­ details, call Isabelie at (313) 882-4626 Oeiores Sykes Cotton, (248) 353-7452 or Reunion, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21,2008 Class of 1958 more information visit www.88reunion. ment and/or dancing and cocktails. and at casstech58.com. Patricia Anderson Solomon, (248) 538- at Capital Banquet Center, 123 31 Mile 50th Reunion, Sept. 19-21,2008, at net, e-mail [email protected] or Ticket price TBA, This is an adult din­ Detroit Chadsey High School 5205; e-mail [email protected]; Road, Washington, Mich. Contact Doris Somerset Inn, 2601W. Big Beaver Road, call (313) 410-3750. ner, and each alumnus is welcome to Class of 1957 or visit www.Classmates.com "Eastern Burrows Firestine at (586) 266-3319, Troy. AH members of Jan. 1958, June Brighton High School bring one date. For more information, An Alumni Dinner will be held Saturday, High School." Jean Sindon Like at (586) 268-4954 or 1958 and Jan. 1959 are invited. Events Class of 1989 ' look on MySpace and Facebook, visit Oct. 11,2008 at American Legion Post Detroit Holy Redeemer High School Bob Pinder, (248) 332-8028, for details. include Friday evening hospitality Planning a 20th reunion and search­ http://clarkston1998reunion.myevent. No. 32, at 9315 Newburgh in Livonia. Class of 1958 Farmington Harrison High School party; Saturday tour of BHS, iunch ing for classmates. Please sign up at com, e-mail chs1998grads@hotmail. Contact Pat at 734-522-1284. A 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 4, Class of 1998 and dinner party at the hotel; Sunday "yahoo groups-brighton high school com, or call Samantha at (248) 884- Detroit Chadsey High School 2008, at 0'KelleyK of C, Dearborn. A 10-year reunion will be held at brunch and golf outing. Contact class of 1989" for more information. 8658. Class of 1958 Contact Mary Burns at (313) 937-3979 Andiamo Italia's Dirty Martini Lounge, csingerbhs58reunion.org for access to Cass Technical High School Crestwood High School A 50-year reunion, Friday, Sept. 19, or [email protected] for informa­ 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29,2008. www!bhs58reunion.org, or call Jackie Classes of 1964-67 Class of 1968 2008, at Burton Manor, Livonia. $55 per tion. Purchase advance tickets, $55, by Yorgen Castine, {248) 332-5984. Reunion dinner dance, Saturday, Nov. A 40th class reunion Oct. 4,2008. person. Contact, Mike Poterala, (248) Detroit High School of Commerce sending a check payable to "HHS Class Birmingham High School 15. Call Rita, (313) 567-8133. For information, contact Gail Goodall 548-4829 or [email protected]. Class of 1958 January, June and of 1998" c/oK.Crites. 4105 N, Sheridan Class of 1958 Class of 1959 Welch, (313) 937-3477 or e-mail Detroit Christ the King Elementary August Road, Chicago, 111. 60613. A limited num­ Birmingham High, the city's only 50th reunion with a 3-day weekend of [email protected]. Class of 1963 A 50-year Reunion will be held ber of premium priced tickets will be high school in 1958, will host a 50- activities June 5-7,2009. Events will Class of 1978 A 45-year reunion is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 20,2008. Contact available after Nov. 1. No tickets at the year reunion Oct. 3-5 at Marriott include a Saturday evening dinner A 30 year reunion will be held Friday, 2008. Searching for classmates. The Bester King, (248) 547-1693, or Jackie door. Contact Kelly English Nelson at Centerpoint, Square take Road & party at Plum Hollow Country Club in Nov. 28 at the 0'Kelty K of C Hall in reunion date has not been set. Contact Wilkinson, (313) 8 [email protected].

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FREEDOM PAGE CI Americans used to the freedoms of this coun­ from neither. Originally there were 21 in his racial/tribal, sexual orientation. In Africa gay try. People from Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe, family, Now he and his son are the only ones people are murdered. The theme, never again, countries in Africa, people with their fami­ the Democratic Republic of the Congo have left, Annually Freedom House provides ser­ draws light to the fact it happens every single lies. It's kind of hard to imagine what they left their families behind in search of asylum. vices for over 300 people with similar stories. day. We're going to be seeing more Iraqis as went through. Their world is so different from Others like the two nuns from Uganda fled Last year three doctors from Uganda and time goes on." what any of us experience," said Raines, vice religious persecution, Freedom House is the Congo were accepted into medical schools Michael George is already seeing an influx president of programs for the Erb Family only organization in the country that provides and have gotten scholarships so they can of refugees from the war-torn country of Iraq. Foundation in Birmingham and former execu­ housing, legal aid, education, language train­ begin to practice medicine here. Another man As chairman of the Chaldean Federation of tive director of The Jewish Fund." ing, and job placement for people seeking is in divinity school to become a minister and America in Farmington Hills, he is leading Raines believes there is a connection asylum. wants to share his story with people on a dif­ the resettlement effort. George is expecting between the Jewish community and Freedom "One family we had was a mother with two ferent level. more than 10,000 Iraqis to settle throughout House and that's why she became personally sons, 7 and 11, She was from Congo where "You cannot even walk by Freedom House the U.S, this year. involved. they're taking the male children and forcing without it grabbing you and changing you for­ "Freedom House is working with us to "The theme never again for the dinner par­ them in the army so she fled, She left behind ever, their courage, intelligence, compassion, help the refugees from Iraq for resettlement allels similarities of what the Jewish people her husband and her daughters. She got They just touch your life in ways you've never purposes in the metro area," said George. suffered under the Holocaust and what people asylum and is in the process of sending for been touched before," said Roberts of Royal "Freedom House handles detainees and asyl- are currently suffering today in different parts them," said Roberts, Freedom House execu­ Oak. "Many have a number of children left ees, We assist in resettlement of refugees. We of the world. As a Jewish person the plight of tive director. "Another woman from Uganda behind. Applying for asylum is extremely dif­ work together because we have a common these people appeals to my sense of justice," whose husband has been politically active ficult and can take anywhere from six months cause. These people that are here originally said Raines who serves on the honorary din­ in opposition of the current government to two years, In the meantime your family is came as students or came on vacation and ner committee. "The distant relatives on my they broke into her home, beat her husband in danger or in hiding in their home country, didn't want to go back, They don't have any father's side there's almost nobody left, That's beyond recognition and raped her and took You have to take blood testing and DNA to rights here, Freedom House feeds people, what happened to Jewish families, whole fam­ her to jail for three days and raped and beat prove your children are your children, Often clothes them like we do. Refugees come igno­ ilies that were gone. Out of 8 million Jews 6 her, A friend helped smuggle her out of the that impacts our residents, I'm so moved by rant of their rights, making a living and have million died. There were people who came who country and she landed in New York. A cab this African culture, If you see a child whose no problem finding a home. Asylees try to were turned away by our country and that's driver gave her $150 and told her to get to parents were murdered you pick this child up find a permanent residence because they're unacceptable." Freedom House. Each story is more incred­ and that child is yours from that day forward. illegal aliens. There's no one else to do that Pegg Roberts is working on behalf of ible." We're hoping people will become sensitized to work. What would these people do without the residents of Freedom House to provide Roberts could go on and on about the refu­ what we do to these families, I always believe Freedom House?" opportunities for a new life. The stories she gee from Uganda whose father was from one in America doing the right things, We're hears nearly every day send chills through tribe, his mother from another so he was safe founded on the freedom of religion, political, lchomindihometownlife.com I (734) 953-2145

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WHEN DOWNSIZING LEAVES YOU BEHIND ..*«& WORKWISE Your workday can be "Government and utilities are also good bets for riding out emotions as loss and anxiety to help nurture feelings of extremely grim when future recessions," he adds, "although right now the composure and self-control. Next, it brings to the surface the cuts compel others to competition for jobs (especially in government) is going to be large-scale belief systems which are often broken by the leave. A literature on intense because of people out of work in the private sector." events of downsizing," he says, This step promotes problem- downsizing has evolved solving and the courage to embrace opportunities that evolve • •(.'• by Take a close, hard look at these three current possibilities, over the last ten years to where resistance to applicants may be low: health care, at work. The third and final step is countering the distance » ^Ijm-I-^HICIH completely different prepare to job hunt. Shatte states that, to facilitate reconnecting, think career, take a vacation about: or start a business. You may fall victim to survivor's guilt. 'RECONNECTING' HOT INDUSTRIES You might discover that you have a million work-related -- "why you joined the company; What are your alternatives? You won't be able to restore (and personal) reasons to stay put. Industries with least -- "the good reasons you stayed; and your workplace to its original personality because of the loss resistance might seem dull. You'd prefer to take your chances - "whether you're focusing on the negative rather of some people who contributed to it. You can't help thinking on a company in an industry you love rather than conduct a than positive." that it might be worth looking outside for a new company. full-fledged job search in other industries where you could He mentions that your existential crisis will fall away "if No harm done, particularly if you've been where you are for a transfer your skills. Don't come to this decision lightly. you believe that you're giving back in some fashion, such as long time; It's helpful to stay attuned to the market within Phoenix psychologist Andrew Shatte, co-managing by providing a service to your organization, community or your industry and without. director of Adaptiv Learning Systems L.P., headquartered in country or by mentoring the next generation," Andrew Shattke and Laurence Shatkin have a Ph.D. King of Prussia, Pa., a training organization specializing in John Baker, founder and president of Ready Thinking If you feel trapped by cuts industry-wide, think about change management during downsizing, maintains that L.L.C., in Eden Prairie, Minn., afeo a change management this, survivors become a part of an exciting story of re­ other industries that aren't contracting. Health care and accurate thinking is the lifeblood of resilience. "We hear a lot consulting firm, notes, "Learning why the eompany needed invention and renewal." education are two. Laurence Shatkin, senior product about survivor's guilt," he explains, "but little of the sadness, to take such drastic steps as reducing its employee base -- Of course, for some people, the loss of colleagues only developer at JIST Publishing in Indianapolis and author, anxiety, frustration, anger and even shame and such as freeing up capital for other business lines, reducing indicates that the survivors could be next. . with his company's editors, of the in-depth "150 Best embarrassment that survivors feel, which gets in the way of expenses or re-allocating resources — allows individuals to Recession-Proof Jobs" (JIST Works, forthcoming, November, their rebounding. Guilt really isn't the predominant emotion. begin to move away from the paralyzing emotions of being a (Dr. Mildred L. Culp is an award-winning journalist. E- 2008, $16.95), also points you to "high tech, provided your You see anxiety and frustration because of the workload.'' victim and being out of control. Then (they can) aim at mail your questions to [email protected]. Copyright 2008 job target is not something that is easily off-shored. Adaptiv"s training addresses thinking styles causing such helping the organization move to these aspirations. By doing Passage Media.) ° OeOSS 13395

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