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BY DARRELLCLEM vote Monday night on a $260,000 whether administration officials are The cumulative effect has made it finances. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER fuel-related budget amendment. That doing what they can tp rein in costs. difficult to predict gas costs — always Of the $260,000 budget amend­ marks a 68 percent increase over Mayor William Wild responded a guessing game of sorts for budget ment, $173,334 would chip away at As residents feel the painful pinch what officials had budgeted to keep that not only are fuel costs soaring, planners. the city's general fund surplus, which of rising gas prices, officials who steer more than 400 vehicles rolling for the but city vehicles have had a busier Still, Pickering asked the adminis­ has been hovering just over the $2 Westlandf s city budget are grumbling, spending year that ends June 30. year removing snow from streets, tration for a comparison of fuel con­ million mark. The remaining $86,666 too. In recent talks, Councilman Charles responding to police and fire emer­ sumption between last year and this could come from the water-sewer In a remarkable sign of troubling Pickering called the increased costs gencies, and making rounds to fix year, saying he viewed the 68-percent times, the Westland City Council will "unprecedented" and questioned ruptured water mains. increase as troubling for the city's Please see FUEL COSTS, A3

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heryl Napsha admits she's What: Hear about the All An 18-year-old Garden City man was excited. Ten years after discov­ American Girls Professional arraigned Friday in his hospital bed follow­ Cering there was such a thing Baseball League from two of its ing accusations he robbed one patron and tried to rob another outside a Y/estland bil­ as women's professional baseball, player Mary Moore and Helen she'll get the chance to hear first­ liards parlor. hand what it was like to play ball for "Fil" Steffes Michael Christopher Aldrich, who the All American Girls Professional When: 11 a,m. Saturday, March was beaten and had cuts on his legs, was Baseball League. 29. assaulted around the time he is accused of The director of the William P. Where: William P. Faust Library, a robbery outside The Ivory Room on Ford Faust Public Library in Westland, 6123 Central City Parkway, near Farmington Road. But police Sgt. Thad Napsha has organized a Women's north of Ford, Westland. Nelson said Friday it hadn't been deter­ History Month presentation about Information: For more infor­ mined whether Aldrich's assailants were the the AAGPBL by two women who same people he allegedly approached outside played in the league — Mary Moore mation or to save a seat, calf the billiards hall. the library at (734) 326-6123. The alleged incident started unfold­ Please see BASEBALL, A3 ing around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, when Aldrich is accused of brandishing a BB gun, MARY MOORE approaching a group of people leaving The Ivory Room and demanding their wallets, Nelson said. ** fc - i One patron told the gunman he didn't ** have a wallet, but a second victim gave his up after the gun was pointed at his stomach, Nelson said. The suspect then fled on foot as the vic­ According to Mary Moore's baseball card, the Lincoln Park native scored 76 runs had tims chased after him into Garden City, 88 hits and 48 RBIs during her career as a second-baseman in the All American Girls Nelson said. A struggle ensued after they Professional Baseball League. caught him, but he broke free and ran away until police captured him in the middle of Ford, the detective said. The suspect apparently was returning to the area near the billiards parlor to try to find two friends who had earlier accom­ panied him, although they aren't charged in the holdup and the attempted robbery, Nelson said. An investigation hadn't revealed whether Aldrich was beaten up by The Ivory Room patrons or by someone else, Nelson said. "He could have been beaten up before all this happened," the detective said. Aldrich was arraigned Friday, by Westland 18th District Judge Sandra Ference Cicirelli on charges of armed rob­ bery and assault with intent to rob while armed. A not-guilty plea was entered for him, and he was scheduled for a March 27 preliminary hearing that will determine whether he*should stand trial in Wayne County Circuit Court. If convicted, Aldrich could face penal­ ties ranging up to life in prison. Although he was in a hospital Friday, Cicirelli set a $10,000/10 percent bond. Nelson said it appeared the defendant's father was going According to her baseball card, the highlight of Detroit native Helen "Fil" to post $1,000 so that his son wouldn't be Fiiarski's career was playing third base for the league champion Rockford Mary Moore (left) and Helen Steffes (right) pose with producer Penny Marshall during jailed when he left the hospital. Peaches in 1945. filmmgof "A League of Their Own" at theBaseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NX dclemUJh ometownlife.com | (734) 953-2110

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BY SUE MASON Parker. "This is more of a musi­ are performing in the produc­ families and jobs. We'll get OBSERVER STAFF WRITER cal drama with the main part tion and another 20 are working serious about it the last week. being the Lord's Supper and the behind the scenes on costumes, We'll get everybody together to The passion of Christ and the passion scene with the crucifix." sound and lighting. The drama rehearse." Lord's Supper will come to life "According to Weathers, the will be presented one night only It also will be a family affair Friday when Merriman Road theme of the production is how at 7 p.m. Friday at the church on for Parker who will handle the Baptist Church presents its Jesus changes lives. Mixed Merriman, south of Ford. lighting for the production as annual Easter drama, The Cross with historical vignettes will be This is Weathers' second well as perform a duet with his ofLove. scenes in a park where a couple year directing the drama. A wife, Cindy. Son Evan is doing Directed by church member interact with a homeless man, talented singer known for his a reprise of last year's perfor­ Russ Weathers of Livonia, the delivering the message that Elvis impersonation, he's also mance as Jesus. musical drama will feature Jesus cares, he said. plays the role of the Centurion. The Easter drama will be held vignettes taken from previous "When you do a cantata, the The cast has been rehearsing in the church's sanctuary which productions as well as several music is written and the dia­ for about a month in "bits and has seating for 600 people. It's more modern stories, said pastor logue is written, but this was a pieces," but it will kick into high free of charge and open to the Wayne Parker. little harder," he said. "We had to gear this, week. public. "Because Easter is so early, write narrative to segue with the "The hardest part with this "We don't want to just do it for Jesus, played by Evan Parker of Garden City, talks to his disciples Peter, time was short, so we're not parts together." has been getting everybody ourselves," said Weathers. "We played by Ken Michalek of Westland; James, played by Roy Gray of West i a rid, doing a whole Passion play," said A cast of 25 church members together," he said. "We all have want other people to come." and Peter, played by Cliff Englehart of Westland.

ys hearing Westland man faces trial on assault charges case BY DARRELL CLEM ous assault, felony firearms Reid and his 28-year-old struck by the bullet, Harhold OBSERVER STAFF WRITER and domestic violence, for an girlfriend had argued about said. She did, however, crash incident that authorities said their relationship before the her car into a neighbor's fence. BY DARRELL CLEM hospitalized with pregnancy A Westland man will face happened Feb. 21 on Genessee woman started driving away Reid is accused of fleeing OBSERVER STAFF WRITER complications involving a baby trial on charges he tried to Court in the Norwayne subdi­ from their residence, police the scene, but police said he boy he fathered, police Sgt. shoot and kill his girlfriend vision. Sgt. Michael Harhold has said. was later captured at a rela­ A Westland man will have to Debra Mathews has said. The as she was driving away from Reid was ordered to stand Reid and his girlfriend are tive's house in Westland. wait to learn whether he will baby survived. a domestic dispute at their trial after he was implicated hearing impaired, and inter­ He remains jailed in lieu of face trial on charges of molest­ After the 24-year-old girl­ home on the city's south side. in testimony Thursday in preters have been brought into a $100,000 cash/surety bond ing his live-in girlfriend's 8- friend left the hospital, she Kevin Antonio Reid, 29, Westland 18th District Court. court to help with the case. as he awaits trial. A not-guilty year-old daughter, showing her came forward to police when faces trial for assault with If convicted, he could face Reid is accused of getting plea has been enteredfor him. pornographic movies and giv­ her daughter told her what intent to murder, having a penalties ranging up to life in a shotgunand firing a shot ing alcohol to her. allegedly happened. Police short-barrel shotgun, feloni­ prison. that hit her car, but she wasn't dc!em®hometowniife.:om | (734) 953-2110 Tadario Derwin Sims, 22, arrested Sims on March 1 at a had been scheduled Thursday Westland restaurant. for a preliminary hearing Sims had been caring for in Westland 18th District the girl and her three broth­ AROUND WESTLAND Court to determine whether ers while the girlfriend was in he should stand trial on four a hospital with a fifth child, Senior Party Center and William P. Faust a gift from the pot of gold. The counts of first-degree criminal Mathews said. Sims was The John Glenn High School Public Library will remain open. Village is at 32001 Cherry Hill, sexual conduct, three counts of charged following allegations • Senior Party is sponsoring a for expanded version of Around In addition, the Mike Modano Ice south of Merriman. Call (734) second-degree CSC, distribut­ he molested the girl in a resi­ fund-raiser Wednesday) March . Westland, visit our online edition Arena also will continue to host 762-8928 for details. ing obscene material to the dence in the Norwayne subdi­ 19, at Max & Erma's Restaurant at www.hometowr0e.com and their Friday Open Skating from girl and furnishing her with vision, on the city's south side. at Warren Road and Newburgh. noon to 1:45 p.m. The arena is at Fund-raiser : click on Westfanl alcohol. Sims has no known history Participants must have a coupon 6210 N. Wildwood, just north of Help support St. Damian t The hearing was adjourned of criminal sexual conduct, with you for Max & Erma's to Ford Road. School by eating at Ashley's to March 27 after his new Mathews has said. A not-guilty donate 20 percent of their bill to are $30 per person. For tickets Restaurant on Wayne Road north attorney, Alvin Sallen, sought plea has been placed on record the Senior Party. Call Sue at ¢734) and more information, visit jgh- St. Pat's party ofWarre n in Westland from 11 more time to review the alle­ for him. 427-0927 to obtain a coupoa s88reunion.com. The Village of Westland invites a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, April 3. gations against Sims. Sallen He remains jailed in lieu of the community celebrate St. Ashley's is donating 20 percent declined Thursday to issue any a $500,000 cash bond. If con­ Class reunion Offices closed Patrick's Day with an Irish music of the bill to the school. Patrons statements on his jailed client's victed, he could face penalties John Glenn High School Class On Friday, March 21, which program at 1 p.m. Monday, March can use a coupon for St. Darnian behalf. ranging up to life in prison. of 1988 will hold its 20 year is Good Friday, city offices in 17. Entertainment will be by Dell School or mention the school Sims is accused of molesting reunion on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Wesflahd and the 18th District and Friends. Refreshments will be while ordering. For more informa­ the girl while his girlfriend was dclem@hometownlife,com I (734)953-2110 Roma's of Garden City. Tickets Court will be closed. The Bailey provided. Wear green and receive tion, call (734) 427-1680. BARNETT

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consortium that gets a better [ FUEL COSTS deal by buying fuel in large PAGE At quantities. Public Service Director Kevin Buford pre- . dieted that, on average, the ' fund, which auditors also have city probably.pays about 50 , warned could be facing tough cents less a gallon than most [ times. consumers. Wild told Pickering that On Thursday, council he shares his concerns about President James Godbout said dipping into surplus dollars. the council will have no choice But he has indicated that the but to approve the $260,000 option of cutting fuel costs, budget amendment. Unlike through such measures as some cities, he said, Westland scaling back snow-plowing has managed to pay the tab efforts, likely wouldn't sit well without cutting services. with residents who expect "In the budget process, all their tax dollars to pay for we can do is estimate what Mary Moore was services. the cost is going to be moving ready to play ball Wild also pointed to cost- forward and what our usage is when she met cutting efforts he has imple­ going to be," Godbout said. Helen Steffes (left) and Mary Moore get a hug from Ernie Harwell the voice Detroit Tigers mented, such as ordering city As the spring budget-plan­ of the Detroit Tigers on the radio for 42 years. pitcher Jeremy workers to shut vehicles off ning process moves ahead, Bonderman when possible rather than officials say they will try to on the filed at leave them idling. make informed decisions as lived in Lincoln Park. He played Comerica Park. To be sure, Westland pays much as possible. ball with the kids and gave them less per gallon than residents tickets to baseball games. five times a week and bowls, an idea of how many people because the city is part of a dclemdhometownlife.com j (734) 953-2110 After she graduated from "I try to keep active," the will be attending. However, she Lincoln Park High School in 75-year-old said. "That's what stressed that "nobody will be of White Lake and good friend 1950, one of her teachers put keeps you young." turned away." Helen Steffes of Harper Woods. her in touch with LPHS gradu­ "I've wanted to do this for ate who was playing profes­ 'EXPERT OF SORTS' [email protected] I (734) 953-Z112 eight years, I'm so thrilled I sional baseball. One thing led Napsha became acquainted can," said Napsha. to another and she ended up with the league 10 years ago Moore and Steffes will be at going to South Bend, Ind., to while doing research for a the library at 11 a.m. Saturday, try out. She was accepted for teacher who was working on March 29, to talk about how the Springfield Sallies touring a master's thesis that dealt they got started in the league team and played in 77 of 90 with the league and with the and their experiences as play­ games. She led the team in hits, changes Title IX brought about ers. They may even talk about runs, stolen bases and RBIs. for women. the 11 days they spent at the "I just consider myself lucky "I read everything I could Baseball Hall of Fame in enough to be in the right place find, I got to be an expert of Cooperstown, filming scenes at the right time," said Moore. sorts," she said. "I did a lot of for Penny Marshall's A League "I was tickled to get the chance research on the league and the of Their Own. to play and get paid. Jobs were history is fascinating." Steffes played second and hard to find and I was looking Napsha tracked down the third base and the outfield in for something to do." league on the Internet and sent the league from 1945 to 1950. The next season, the second an e-mail, asking if there was She went by the nickname of baseman was drafted by the someone in the metropolitan Fil, short for her maiden name Battle Creek Belles in 1951, but area who could do a program. of Filarski. The Detroit native was let go because an off-season She heard from Moore in played two seasons with the injury to her hand affected her January who said she usually Rockford Peaches and a year play. She was called back at the does programs with Steffes. with the Kenosha Comets end of the season and played "We're getting a twofer," she before finishing her career with all but two weeks of the 1952 said. the South Bend Blue Sox. season when she was sidelined Napsha sees Moore and with an ankle injury. Offered a Steffes as inspirations, women LOVE OF BASEBALL contract for the 1953 season, she who played before Title IX and Moore grew up in Lincoln opted to let someone else have female sports. Park and loved sports. She the chance to play. "I hope young women and used the money she made from Moore may have walked girls who take sports for a paper route to buy bats and away from a professional granted know how they made balls and other equipment Any career, but she's still involved sports accessible for them," said time the boys wanted to play, in sports. Over the years, she Napsha. "These women paved . , I HSeuponpwtable/party.Max 3oouponspertalH&Hot«alWwB& "they had to come and get me." played on several Class A fast- the way for them.". V\f.i "' *lthanyiitliaroHei;Expires4-15-08. 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RSVP TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY LIVONIA 14700 Farmmgton Rd.Suirp 102 \. L- c - -it -- -- SPACE IS LIMITED" F Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 16,2008 A4 (WGC) Www.hometowntffe.com Library for Blind, Physically Handicapped Alter native ways home can save lives, money On March 3,1931, the United States Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Congress passed the Pratt-Smoot Thursday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. BYTONYBRUSCATO need to be falling over drunk drunk. Act which appropriated annually to Sunday. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER to be too impaired to drive." ' "I think it's a very valu­ the Library of Congress the sum of Larry Cook of Canton able service, especially with $100,000 to provide books for the Highlighted Activities As St. Patrick's Day looms Township is a territory area the new drunk driving laws," use of the adult blind residents of Adult-Booh Discussion Group: 7 on the horizon, or even for manager for The Designate. Waite said. "About 90 percent the United States. p.m. March 18. those just planning a night out "We drive the customers in of our runs after midnight The act also allowed the Librarian Join us as we discuss "Atonement" that includes drinking, find­ their own personal vehicles are from bar activity, and of Congress to select libraries to by Ian McEwan. Please read the book ing an alternative way home and park it in the driveway from midnight to 3 a.m. has serve as local or regional centers INFORMATION before the meeting. All are welcome. could save you thousands so they don't have the hassle become a busy time for us." for the circulation of such books. 20s/30s Book Discussion: 7 of dollars associated with a of getting a taxi ride home Frank Agostini of E.G. Two of these regional libraries p.m. March 19. drunken driving ticket, as and then trying to find a ride Nick's on Forest in Plymouth were established in Michigan; one Join us as we discuss "High well as even your professional back to the bar or restaufant said if there's ever a doubt on to serve Wayne County, the other, CENTRAL Fidelity" by Nick Hornby/Please read license and job. the next day to get their car," the sobriety of a customer, he. based in Saginaw, to serve the rest the book before the meeting. Copies "Society, from the stand­ said Cook, 49. "Sometimes calls ABC Cab. of Michigan. You may also want to con­ of the book are available atthe ref­ point of the legal system, is it's worth the cost not to hear "I always try to engage r In 1933, the talking book service tact the Wayne County Regional erence desk. AM 20-30 year olds are approaching zero tolerance a spouse... the car is in the the customers in conversa- - was started. Over time, the services Library for the Blind and Physically welcome. Discussion will be held at and is not willing anymore to driveway." tion that is more than just, of the State Library for the Blind Handicapped, which is located at Panera Bread, 35300 Warren Road, turn the other way," said Tom The Designate operates 'What's happening?"' Agostini were expanded to include blind chil­ 30555 Michigan Ave, Westiand. The west of Wayne Road. Proctor, 49, who last year at from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., with said. "That takes a little bit of dren and then all persons unable to phone number Is (734) 727-7300. Computer Classes: Introduction this time founded the The Cook noting most of their thought, and if they've had top read standard print; as well as add­ Although the William P. Faust to E-mail 11 a.m. March 18, Computer Designate, which employs a business occurring from much to drink, you can gener­ ing materials in' various formats. Public Library of Westiand does not Basics 2 p.m. March 19, Introduction tag team of drivers to take 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. All team ally see that right off the bat/ If you or someone you know has provide Braille or talking book items, to Resumes 2 p.m. March 20, both you and your car home members must have a chauf­ "We try to put our customer a medical condition that makes the library does own a Kurzweil Check the flyer in the library for after a night of too much feur's license, participate in first," he added. "We can't standard print difficult to read, you Reading Machine for patron use. a complete description and require­ liquor. "The need for our ser­ drug screenings and take be the police, but I just want may be eligible for the Library of the Please ask for assistance at the ments for ail classes. All computer vice has increased, and the Breathalyzer tests before and to make sure if they tend to %:„ Blind services. There is an applica­ Reference Desk. classes are hands-on. Space is lim­ acceptance of using the ser­ after their shift. The cost of drink too much, we send them tion, available on the Library of The library also owns audio books ited. Register in advance at the vice is increasing." most runs is between $40- out as safe as possible." Michigan Web site - www.michigan. in various formats, such as compact Reference Desk or call (734) 326-6123 Proctor said prior to start­ $60, according to Cook. Mothers Against Drunk gov/hal/ - which is the first step of disc, audio cassette and playaways Estate Planning: 7 p.m. March 26. ing The Designate, he held "Basically, the fee structure Driving encourages bars and the process. You will have to get (digital audio). Large print books also Find out the who, what, when, focus groups to identify the is about how much it would restaurants to make it easy for doctor verification of the physical are available for those patrons who how and why of estate planning. need. cost you to take a taxi cab those who have had too much limitation. You may also call (800) have a hard time with small or stan­ Join Ted Waiters, estate planning "The under-40 crowd had home and a taxi ride back to drink to get home safely. 992-9012 for more information. The dard print. attorney, and Andrew Gagne, associ­ a good awareness of the prob­ to your car the next day," "We aren't prohibitionists service is free and materials will be The William P. Faust Public Library ate financial advisor, as share their lem and went to great lengths Cook said. ABC Cab, based ... but we hope businesses mailed directly to your house, of Westiand is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. knowledge and experience. A ques- to mitigate them and get in Livonia, serves most of will be responsible and post tion-and-answer session will follow. home safely, but they weren't the western suburbs. Owner cab and designated driver For more information or to sign up to always consistent," Proctor Bob Waite said his business information," said Nechole reserve your seat, call the library at said. "The over-40 crowd still in downtown Plymouth has McClendon, program special­ (734) 326-6123. doesn't believe it could happen increased as the number of ist for MADD Wayne County. INVITATION TO BID to them, and many times don't drinking establishments in "It's important the wait staff Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by Wayne Information Central was compiled understand how easy it is to the city grows. and management look to see Westiand Community Schools, 36745 Marquette, Westiand, MI by Susan Hanson, a reference librar­ go over the legal limit. Waite said the $2 charge for if an individual is intoxicated 48185 for: ian, cataloger and foreign language "For many people, their getting into the cab and the and take the keys away from MEDIA CENTER FURNISHINGS -EDISON ELEMENTARY specialist. The William P. Faust impairment level isn't obvious $2.25 per mile can make the them to make sure they aren't SCHOOLSCHWEITZER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Public Library is at 6123 Central City to them and they feel OK to $10-$15 ride much cheaper hurting themselves and oth­ PATCHIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Parkway, Westiand. For more infor­ drive," he added. "You don't than getting caught driving ers." Proposals are to be submitted in accordance/with contract mation, call (734) 326-6123. documents prepared by TMP Associates, Inc. 1191 W. Square Lake Road, P.O. Box 289, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48303-0289 dated March 7,2008. 1. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY SPARKS TOWING A. 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Once you do that cies, it will come back:" some point, in an interview or maintain their own agendas, Marital status: Divorced, father you lose credibility and that's He said raising taxes is not perhaps we'll have a debate,'' not ours." of 4-year-old daughter what we are doing in all these the answer, but he is opposed he said. That's why McAvoy is Education: Huron Valley High nations." to making the Bush tax "I would like to see him running as an independent He said the United States cuts permanent when they change on some of these, but I in the contest for the 11th School would be better off providing expire. don't see that happening." TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER District Congressional seat. Military Service: 8 years, U.S. an example to the world and "It's unfair. The only way I Ted McAvoy is running as Incumbent Republican Army and Army Reserve helping countries in need. He would support a tax increase [email protected] an independent for the 11th Thaddeus McCotter is seeking Web site: www.tedmcavoyforus- said Cuba is an example of or decrease is if it's fair," he (734)953-2149 Congressional seat. a fourth term. Former Novi congress.com diplomatic failure. said. City Manager Ed Kreiwall "I don't think we should do "It's hard to say how you and Tom Spencer, a minister anything to help the regime would vote or not because of and Air Force veteran, are "He supports our foreign down there, but does anyone the way legislation is writr competing for the Democratic policy, the war, maintain­ seriously think that if we had ten. In the current form, no, I nomination. ing our empire, deployments free trade, with our influ­ wouldn't support it." McAvoy, 30, who works in in Kosovo, Bosnia," McAvoy ence on their economy, that On immigration, McAvoy private security, was inspired said. "When you see a man he (Fidel Castro)-would have said it is a pressing issue. He by the longshot run of Texas say it's OK to spend all these stayed in power all these said he supports a program Congressman Ron Paul in the billions of dollars on people years," he said. that would bring forward Mike's H Republican presidential pri­ overseas, then turn around McAvoy said he shares people to be documented maries. McAvoy saw Paul in a and oppose sCHIP. I didn't some of Ron Paul's libertarian and issued short-term work rally last October and became agree with everything in views, but not all. visas. He said he is opposed involved in his campaign. sCHIP but fundamentally I "With Ron Paul, I agree to allowing illegal aliens to "What he said made sense thought it was the right thing with what he says on the fed­ become citizens, but he also about our economy and our to do at this time in our his­ eral level. States should be opposes rounding up people foreign policy," McAvoy. tory." deciding a lot of these issues and deporting them, which he "What really set me in tone McCotter voted against themselves and shouldn't be said would be impractical. to get involved in politics expanding coverage when dictated to by Washington," On health care, McAvoy was seeing so many young the state Children's Health McAvoy said. "We have a few said he is opposed to a gov­ people there and they were as Insurance Program came up differences. I think the gov­ ernment health program inspired as I was." for renewal last year. ernment has an obligation but favors some government McAvoy, who served in McAvoy said he served in to educate. Children are our assistance to low-income fam­ the U.S. Army, said he is Kosovo during Bill Clinton's future. 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never been a Muslim. If Mr. Somerville had renewables by requiring IRPs. Don't be duped ners, have clear roles in assuring consumers taken only a few minutes to look at Obama's by utility shills like Cox: Coal and nuclear will that their food and the places they eat are The letter from Bud Somerville on March biography, he would know that Obama was cost you far more, even if they don't kill your safe. 2 lacked some important facts and included raised in a spiritual (but not religious) family, kids... slowly. While there are numerous challenges in misinformation about Senator Barack Obama. and joined a Christian church more than 25 Phil Shepard, professor emeritus today's dynamic global food supply chain, I'm disappointed that the O&E did not edit years ago. Michigan State University officials at all levels of government — local, out the inaccuracies. Secondly, there would be absolutely nothing state, and federal — strive every day to create Many media sources have misquoted wrong with a Muslim running for president. a seamless food safety system to protect the Michelle Obama, who actually said, "For the If a former first lady or decorated war veteran Reconsider appointment public. first time in my adult life, I am really proud of wishes to run for president, great! The United I have been a resident of the county's 12th The United States Department of my country, because it feels like hope is mak­ States of America is a diverse country, with District for 51 years. A recent article about Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for inspect­ ing a comeback ... not just because Barack a beautiful tapestry of ethnic, religious and Kay Beard retiring and Ronaele Bowman ing meat slaughter and processing facilities in has done well, but because I think people cultural heritages from which to draw inspi­ being appointed to replace her raised a ques­ Michigan. are hungry for change." Mr. Somerville took ration. Mr. Somerville's assertions that some tion that deserves a response. Currently, there are approximately 220 some liberty in implying that Michelle Obama heritages are less worthy of the presidency The part that is of most concern to me is USDA-inspected federal slaughter and pro­ "apparently hates this country." than others is an offense to what this country the appointment of a commissioner to a dis­ cessing plants in the state. MDA is charged It is hard to determine exactly what's going stands for. trict which they do not live. At least did not with inspecting approximately 20,000 diver­ on from a single still image, taken out of con­ Jennifer Tislerics live in until two days before the appointment. sified food establishments, such as grocery text. If Mr. Somerville had looked carefully at Redford I feel I should be represented by someone stores, grain mills, fruit and vegetable pro­ that photo which showed Senator Obama on who has lived and voted in my community. cessing plants, water bottlers and more. MDA stage without his hand over his heart (as the Was there no one in District 12 considered also works closely with local health depart­ other candidates are posed), he might have Invest in renewable energy qualified to be appointed commissioner for ments who inspect more than 40,000 restau­ realized that the candidates were all facing Michigan desperately needs energy legisla­ our district? rants and cafeterias statewide. different directions. I wonder if the national tion to install more efficient use — the best It would appear to be that the other com­ On a daily basis, local and state food anthem had even started, yet? Or maybe it bet per dollar spent — and spark investment missioners should reconsider this appoint­ inspectors assure the safety of the food sup­ had just ended. Senator Obama's spokes­ in renewables. Both will create good jobs here ment. ply by conducting inspections, collecting person stated that sometimes the Senator and stop the hemorrhage of billions of dollars John Pantalone samples and testing food to detect hazards, puts hand-over-heart, sometimes he doesn't, a year for out of state coal. Westland responding to consumer complaints, enforc­ which authorities deem acceptable by mod­ Far cheaper in the long run than coal or ing food standards and labeling, removing ern customs. As Senator Obama himself later nuclear, renewable energy is our only real unwholesome food from commerce, respond­ explained, "My grandfather taught me when hope of achieving energy independence and Food safety paramount ing to recalls, food emergencies and disasters, I was 2. During the Pledge of Allegiance you mitigating the effects of global warming. In light of the recent Hallmark/Westland licensing facilities, and providing food export put your hand over your heart. During the Renewables are an investment in a bright beef recall, I want to remind consumers that certification. national anthem, you sing." I do not believe and secure future; their value as energy is far the safety of Michigan's food supply — from Everyone has a role in assuring that safety any disrespect to the flag was shown or greater than any fossil fuel or nuclear option farm to fork — is paramount and continues to — whether it's a farmer, a restaurant man­ intended. can ever be. be the Michigan Department of Agriculture's ager, a food inspector, or processing plant The part of Mr. Somerville's letter which A process called Integrated Resource top priority. operator. most offended my senses, however, was his . Planning (IRP), which measures the real and This is a serious responsibility in today's The bottom line is Michigan consumers questioning, "Do you want a former first sometimes hidden life-cycle costs of each global marketplace where, if we're not vigi­ expect that the food they purchase and eat is lady or a Muslim senator who won't respect alternative is the only way to ensure consum­ lant, problems of every type can impact our safe: and MDA will continue to be vigilant in our flag, or a decorated war hero in John ers the most benefit for their dollars. food — whether it was produced here or on protecting the state's food supply. McCain?" Current legislation in the House is close to the other side of the world. First of all, Barack Obama is not and has fulfilling the promise of energy efficiency and MDA, as well as our local and federal part­ Michigan Department of Agriculture

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BY BRAD EMONS in Eugene, Ore.) That will it be inflamed," Terek said. "I thought I Terek, who finished 10th in last OBSERVER STAFF WRITER be the my first competi­ tweaked a muscle or maybe a ligament. I September's IAAF World Championships tion back." thought I could let it calm down and put in Osaka, Japan, is confident he can Decathlete Paul Terek's quest to return Terek, who trains if off (surgery) for this year. In the jumps return to form once his rehabilitation and Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, year-round in San Luis it did not hurt, but I had zero power in recovery process is completed. China has hit a momentary bump in the Obispo, Calif., dropped the leg." "It may be a blessing in disguise," he road. out after Day One of On Friday, Terek was already off his said. "I maybe slower on the runs, but it The 28-yerir-old Livonia native and the USA Track and crutches and walking. He on his way may help me technique-wise in my other 1996 Franklin High grad underwent Terek Field Combined Events to workout with his wife Shiloh to do events." knee surgery Wednesday afternoon at Championships held abdominal and balance work to strength­ Terek, who recently worked as a TV the Stanford Medical Center (Palo Alto, last weekend at the University of North en his leg. commentator for the G4 Network on the Calif.) to repair a torn lateral meniscus on Carolina-Chapel Hill. "They (the San Francisco 49ers team America Ninja Challenge, squashed any his left (take-ofY) leg. The former Combined Events champ surgeon) shaved a minimum off where it talk whether he'd retire following the U.S. 'It's a temporary setback, but barring competed in the 60-meter dash (7.25 sec­ was torn," said Terek, who experienced Trials or Olympics. MU adds keeper any problems I should be back in six onds), long jump (21 feet, 11.5 inches), shot his first surgery. "It all depends how the "It depends on my performance at Madonna University weeks," said the former Michigan State put (46-10.75) and high jump (6-0), but body responds to the swelling. the Trials," he said. "I can't say I'm done women's soccer standout who competed in 2004 Summer was unable to continue on Day Two which "Being six weeks off may cut into my because barring injury, I think I'm still coach Paul Thomas Games in Athens, Greece (finishing' featured the 60 hurdles, the pole vault base, but I hope it doesn't impact my one of the top three (decathletes) in the announced the sign­ 21st). "That would give me about nine- and 1,000 run. performance. The main thing is to get my U.S." ing Wednesday of and-a-half weeks to train until the (U.S. "My Combined Events marks were range of motion back and get a whole lot Woodhaven goalkeep­ Olympic) Trials (June 26 through July 7 way off and I thought it (the knee) might of stretching in." . bemonsUoe.homecomm.net I {734) 953-2123 er Macie Carevic. Carevic was named to the All-Mega Conference squad and earned team MVP honors as a junior. Easy money "She is a big, physi­ cal presence in the Ignition break out new uniforms in 18-2 win net with her ability to stop shots, her com­ BY ED WRIGHT "I thought Tomer played very well," said munication with the OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Lilley. "They pressured him some early on and backline to direct and he did well on his feet. Danny (Waltman) has dictate what they do Wearing the color of money, the Detroit had a great season, so he's our No. 1 guy, but and how they play," Ignition played as good as gold Friday night it's nice to see Tomer play well because he's Thomas said. "She has against visiting Orlando. only an injury away from being the guy." played with a top club Sporting its once-a-year green threads in Detroit carried a 6-2 edge into the first- team in the Michigan the spirit of fast-approaching St. Patrick's quarter break after Hewerton clothes-lined a Rush and has played Day, the normally red-clad Ignition sub­ missile to Kyt Selaidopoulus, who one-timed along side another merged the Sharks, 18-2, behind an offensive the orange sphere past the over-matched of our newcomers, onslaught led by Hewerton (hat trick) and a Iriarte. Nicole Rodriguez at sterling defensive effort anchored by back-up Hewerton (pronounced Ever-ton) put on Woodhaven. Bringing goalie Tomer Chencinski. a show in the second period when he scored in teammates is also a Detroit's sixth-straight victory improved its twice to extend the Ignition's lead to 10-2. His plus." Major Indoor Soccer League record to 18-7 second tally of the stanza with 3:16 left before MU, 8-7-2 a year and vaulted it into first place - at least tempo­ halftime was struck so hard, Iriarte probably ago, also has recruit­ rarily -- ahead of 17-7 Milwaukee. heard it before he saw it. ed midfielder Taylor The Wave can forge another first-place tie The Ignition sealed the deal in the third Adkins (Livonia Sunday afternoon when it hosts New Jersey. period with four two-pointers - two from Stevenson), for­ "Sometimes you can look at a team's record Doug Rice, and one each from Ryan Mack ward Jessica Austin (Orlando entered the game with a 3-24 mark) and Hewerton. (Livonia Franklin/ and get a little sloppy, but I thought we did a Detroit's second goal of the period epito­ Schoolcraft College), good job of finishing and we defended well, mized the Sharks' inaugural season. Orlando midfielder Diana for the most part," said Detroit coach Bob defender Anthony Santiago sent what Brda (Franklin/UM- Lilley. appeared to be a soft pass back to Iriarte, but Dearborn) and goalie "These kinds of games are tough to play the ball eluded the goalie and rolled into the Brit Warner (Canton/ sometimes when the other team has nothing net for an own-goal. Oakland University) in to lose. One thing I'll point out to our for­ Neither team scored in the fourth quarter. the fold. wards during our tape session is that we can't "Orlando was pretty competitive game in Other recruits give the ball away like we were doing tonight. and game out early in the year," Lilley said. include defenders If you do that against good teams in the play­ "Now that we're in the later stages of the sea­ Chelsea Shrewsbury offs, they'll make you pay." son, they've had some injuries plus they're out and Allie Zemaitis, The Sharks actually bit first Friday, grab­ of the playoff chase, so they're struggling. bothofMilford. bing a 2-0 lead on Miodrag Djerisilo's goal "The thing is, though, if they're level or 15 seconds into the contest, but the wound leading after the first quarter, it does won­ MU gets spiker proved to be only superficial. ders for their confidence. That's why it was Madonna University Jamar Beasley deadlocked the contest at 2- important we scored when we did in the first women's volleyball all when his hard shot from a few feet inside quarter." coach Jerry Abraham the three-point line dinged the cross-bar Detroit outshot Orlando, 34-17* announced the sign­ before dropping just beyond the goal-line. The Ignition's green jerseys were auctioned ing Wednesday of 5- Detroit grabbed the lead for good 5:35 later off to the highest bidders following the game. foot-9 outside hitter when Ze Roberto stuffed in his own rebound "I like 'em, but I don't think we're going to Megan Fricke, an All- t^m^^^^^^^^^ past Orlando net-minder Antonio Iriarte. change colors any time soon," Lilley quipped. Region and All-Mega BfLL BRESLER1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Sandwiched between the two Detroit "As long as we keep winning, I don't care what Conference selection goals were a pair of sensational stops by color we wear." from Wyandotte. Hewerton celebrates his 16th goal of the season for the Detroit Ignition in Friday's 18-2 Chencinski, who was making just his fourth "Megan plays much win over the Orlando Sharks at Compuware Arena. Hewerton, from Brazil, had a hat trick. start of the season. [email protected] | (734)953-2108 bigger than her size and is a great leaper," Abraham said. "She is, a real tenacious kind of hitter, who hits the ball with a lots of velocity. She has excel­ lent back-row skills and can move sideline- to-sideline to go along new league delayed with an outstanding offensive type serve." BY BRAD EMONS Eric Crouch Fricke, who plans OBSERVER STAFF WRITER (Nebraska). to study Psychology, Feigel, mean­ was also a Mega The All-American Football while, is itching Conference All- League appeared to be just to get back on Academic selection what the doctor ordered for the field. He and four-year honor ex-college players like Allen last played a roll member. Feigel. game in 2006. Fricke is Abraham's But because, of financial Feigel Team Michigan's second recruit join­ constraints and a lack of a training camp ing 6-1 middle hit­ television contract, Feigel got was scheduled to ter Marie Martin of the word Thursday that the open last Wednesday with the Canton. Atlanta-based AAFL will not season opener set for April 12 get off the ground - if it does at at Tennessee. CHS fund-raiser all - until 2009. "The Arena (Football League) The Livonia Feigel, a 6-foot-5, 315-pound has already started its season Churchill baseball offensive lineman from Livonia and I'm left out another year," program will host Stevenson High who started Feigel said. "I heard it (the a fund-raiser on four seasons at Ferris State, AAFL) was cancelled and it's a Tuesday, March 18 was one of 20 protected ter* disappointment. I had a feeling only at Max and ritorial draft picks by Team about it and it's unfortunate. I Erma's Restaurant, Michigan, which was set to signed a one-year contract with 6601 Newburgh be joined by five other AAFL a one-year team option. Now Road (at Warren) in franchises including Little I'm trying to contact somebody Westland. Rock, Ark., Gainesville, Fla., in Atlanta and see what my Twenty-percent of Knoxville, Tenn. and Houston, (contractual) status is because all sales will benefit Tex. I have a possible tryout in a the Churchill baseball Among the marquee names couple of weeks with the Grand Spartan saluted program. drafted originally by the AAFL Rapids Rampage (of the AFL)." Livonia native Jeff Lerg of Michigan State was named first-team All-Central Collegiate Hockey Association To obtain a coupon, - which had hoped to fill the Feigel, who redshirted his goaltender and All-CCHA Scholar-Athlete. Also earning second-team honors were University of Michigan e-mail Churchill varsi­ void left when the NFL shut first year at Ferris, is now 24. junior defenseman Mark Mitera (Livonia) and University of Nebraska-Omaha senior forward Bryan Marshall. ty baseball coach Ron down NFL Europe - included See story on page B3. Targosz at rtargosz@ Chris Leak (Florida) and Please see FEIGEL, B6 livonia.kl2.mi.us. Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 16,2008 wwtv.hometownlife.com

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ANTHONY MftJCH, 103, WESTLAND GLENN: The sophomore posted a 52-4 overall record en route to a third-place finish at the Division 1 state meet after win­ ning the district and finishing runner- tip at the regional. Pavlich also captured the Western Carl Lucke Lakes Activities Association title, Canton along with the Observerland, Troy and Garden City invitationals. "He is the type of young man that ••*„ you can build a progs-am around," Glenn coach Bill Polk said. "We never had to asked him to do the extra. He is self-motivated to be a champion and I'm sure his third-place finish will fuel him to work even harder to accomplish his goals. We look forward to the next couple of years with Anthony." *. Pavlich is 88-19 overall at Glenn in his two years. JAREBPIEKNIUUIV. FRANKLIN: The . ->-'•. .-"ii. senior, who finished 50-11, placed •atkins Jared Stephens eighth in the Division 1 finals after fin­ -^fc..*^ "" John Glenn ishing runner-up at the regional and winning the district. He was also the WLAA champion, as well as the Livonia Public Schools •^•TlWmi * j (repeating) and Berkley invitationals. For his career, Pieknik finished 128- Garden City's Adam Love (top), trying to control Franklin's Mike Modes at Observerland, earned first-team All-Observer honors. 46 overall. "Jared was the cornerstone of our light-weights for the past couple of invitational titles at Garden City, Novi- for a title next year." work was rewarded with a trip to the years," Franklin coach Dave Chiola Detroit Catholic Central and Troy and STEVE COX, 135, CANTON: The senior cap­ MHSAA finals where he fell three said of the four-year letter winner and Observerland. tain capped an amazing season by points shy of placing in the top eight in two-time scholar-athlete. "He is one of "The reason I coach is for young placing fifth at last week's individual the state. the hardest workers in the room and men like Jeremiah," Polk said. "It's was state meet. Cox finished his final prep "I'm looking forward to next season one of the most dedicated kids I've ever always fun to send him out on the mat. season with a 50-6 record. and watching all his hard work pav coached. I'm sure his drive and dedication will "Steve never stops when he's out off." ''We will definitely miss his lead­ bring him manv successes in life." on the mat, no matter what," said STEPHEN KEMP, 152, LUTH. WESTLAND: The Steve Cox Brent Winekoff Raz Markosian ership and dedication to the team. BONNIE WATKINS, 125, CANTON: The sopho­ Randolph. "His nickname is 'Scrapper' junior enjoyed a banner season going Canton Canton Stevenson Younger wrestlers can learn a lot about more wasn't fazed by moving up three because he keeps coming at you." 51-5 overall en route to a fifth-place what can be accomplished with hard weight classes. Following a state-quali­ BRENT W1NEK0FF, 140, CANTON: The sopho­ finish at the Division 4 state meet. work. fying effort at 103 as a freshman, he more placed seventh at last week's The district and regional cham­ CARL LUCKE, 119, CANTON: The junior returned this year and placed sixth at individual state meet and closed the pion reached the finals at every 125. His overall record was 44-12. year with a stunning 50-6 record. tournament was champion of the i missed qualifying for his second straight Division 1 individual state "Donnie had a great year," said "Brent was a dominant wrestler Metro Conference and Observerland meet by one point. Lucke was one of Randolph. "He made some great all year," said Randolph, "He's an Invitational. He also captured titles at the catalysts of the Chiefs' super-suc­ adjustments after moving up from 103 extremely hard worker and the other Garden City and Dearborn Fordson cessful season that included their sec­ and wrestled at a high level all season." kids on the team look to him for lead­ (where he was MVP). ond appearance in the Division 1 team JARED STEPHENS, 130, WESTLAND GLENN: The ership." His career mark is 144-24 overall. state meet in the past three years. junior posted an impressive 47-9 RAZ MARKOSIAN, 145, UV. STEVENSON: The JEREMY EPLEY, 160, SALEM: The senior "Carl had a very solid year," said record this season as he placed fifth in junior was a state qualifier while post­ capped a stellar senior season with a Canton coach Casey Randolph. "He's Division 1. ing a 39-17 season mark. 46-5 record and third-place showing Stephens, a two-time state qualifier, in the Division 1 individual state meet. fart mj% one of those kids that keeps going He was fourth at the regional, third Stephen Kemp Jeremy Epiey Ziad Kharbush after you on the mat. He's relentless. is 150-37 overall. He is the first Glenn at the district and runner-up in the His overall career mark was 107-36. Lutheran Westland Salem Stevenson Carl worked hard all season and came freshman wrestler ever to qualify for Western Lakes meet. Epley earned seven tournament cham­ within one point of making to the indi­ the state meet. Markosian also placed runner-up at pionships and three MVP awards. vidual state meet." The Observerland and Troy cham­ Aubum Hills Avondale, LAnse Creuse, "Jeremy is a no-nonsense wrestler JEREMIAH AUSTIN, 125, WESTLAND GLENN: The pion also added a third at the regional Novi-Detroit CC, Okemos and the in the practice room, which translated Division 1 state runner-up finished 53- and was runner-up in the WLAA. Spartan Classic. He also took afourth into a great competitor on the mat," 2 his senior year and is 114-27 overall "Jared is one of those guys that is at Grand Blanc. said Salem coach Greg Woo.ch.uk. in three seasons. always a character, but he has grown "Raz loves wrestling," Stevenson "Jeremy's consistency in beating bigger, Austin captured the district, was as aperson and wrestler this season," coach Dan Vaughan said. "He's always stronger wrestlers will be missed by nmner-up at the regional and earned Polk said. "If he works hard in the positive, never complains or makes his coaches and, hopefully, emulated the WLAA title. He also captured . summer I do feel he can be a contender excuses in the practice room. His hard by his younger teammates." * ZIAD KHARBUSH, 160, LIV. STEVENSON: Bound ior Brown University, the senior carved 4?" an impressive 47-4 record while finish­ ing fourth in the Division 1 state finals after a third at the regional and a run­ fei"- • ner-up finish m Thf rti«inrt Dan Woodal Emanuel Onwuemene Matt Greenman frarKiw Stevenson \\esU'i'!i Lakes nkv;, ;ts«eii as ;.i!ii>. .U Grand Blanc, A\ ondakv L'Ansi.' Cruse, Okemos and the Spartan Classic. He is a f'our-\ ear starter, U\ o-year captain and two-time state qualifier. He was a district and regional cham­ pion in 2007 and posted a career mark of 135-43, A * •> Vi * "Ziad is every coach's model stu­ dent-athlete," Vaughan said. "During / his four years on the varsity, he has 1 C3.-3 earned numerous academic honors, •» A provided volunteer service hours to fe youth organization and has been •"*!#? > instrumental in rebuilding Stevenson Adam Love Bill Polk-John Glenn wrestling. Garden City Coach o! the Year "He capped of his senior season '&* «Z3& "*K * . * placing fourth in a very deep 160- 1 Am < pound weight class. Ziad will continue ALL ORSFRVF *\ to flourish academically and in wres-' tling as he goes off to Brown in the 2007-08 All*0BSERYER 189:5.F.manaeir'^^-e'-i fall." WRESTLJNS TEAM Stevenson; ?. Adar ":..: \$- *l *1 u A I I f * *"i m WOODALL, 171, m. FRANKLIN; The senior 103 jjoands; 1. AnthoM Pavlich, So-,, VinceOaroifi,Sr.,F -„ :* finished the season with a school Westland John Glenn; 2, Waleed Fara], So., 213:1. Halt 5re:"?- J' 5 Canton; 3. Slew luyo, fr., Livonia Franklin 2.0anWanshon, Sr .VJ- C record 60 wins (with only four losses) # i 112:1. Jared Pieknik, Sf., Franklin; 2. Pomersori, Sr., Ply* \.:" as he captured fifth-place in Division Michael Fo&ar, Sr„ Livonia Stevenson; 3, 285:1. Adam L< ; ^ Ore 1. Chad Dunn, Sr„ Wayne Memorial. tok Parrish, Sr., C . - i* 119:1. Cari Lucke, Jr.. Canton; £. Konsitzke, Jr.,Can _*- *-v ' Woodall also captured the district, Justin Jaco&sen, Jr., Franklin; 3. Steve So., Stevenson. regional and WLAA crowns, as well D'AnrwfUi'o.Sr., Plymouth, COACH OF THE YEAF as Observerland, Franklin and the 125 (tie): Jeremiah tettti ST. John BillPc * rf2-"Sie Livonia Public Schools titles. Glenn and Donnie Watkins, Sr., Canton; HONORABLE MENTIS Z. Tom Myshock, Sr., Stevenson; 3. Kevin Cantos: ConrtQ'.c.-so", F, He is a three-year letter winner and Bennett, Sr., Salem. Braden Price, Pat E .." ' An four-year scholar-athlete with career 130:1 Ja-rec Stephens, Jr., John Glenn; John Giesti: Josh -^ '^r<. mark of 119-39. I Kevin Haytet, Sr„ Sstern; 3. Jeremy Dan McCaNK, Zadi"-":«* Jr • Jon Meyer, James •• weight or losing a lot of weight. 145: t RazMarkosian, Jr„ Stevenson; A.J, Srmth;ChurefJiii: ^:- Ve* "When he became one of our best Z. im Amman, Jr., Jsiift Glenn; 3. Gramss H&ckseL. Aryan Forre, „cs':S Alaska, St, CfeurchilL- Grant Morgan. Cur s :=^: ei;&- kids, his attitude didn't change. He ShekfiN, Keith tot* -¾ Franhfi tS2:).Steve Kemp, Jr.. Lutheran led by example and the team and the Billiau, Cody Hay, Gn Cv*«a. f Westland; 2. (tie) Danny Small, Sr.. coaches respected him. His humility Mite Modes; Garden City. De.'i Churchili and Srent Ceinar, Sr., Stevenson; TylerTwNjg,Jake.:- ^ «** and character are great examples to 3. FJvin Ferreira, Jr., Franklin. Stevenson: Mttche j="ta'es your voung wrestlers." 560 (tie): Jeremy Eptey, Sr„ Salem and Mainelia; Uttseran Westiand: Ziad Kharb-wsh, Sr., Stevenson; Z. Gary EMANUEL ONWUEMENE, 189, LIV. STEVENSON: LaRose, Craig Rowan. Ciarenr> Laurence, Sr., John Glenn; 3,9on Stratz, Brent Gtlman, Jake rf-*-.':d, •i ic The senior finished 32-13 overall Jr., Franklin. and earned a trip to the Division 1 ffl: I Dan S&focidaii, Sr.,Franklin; I S,AflC"A JcSTS' state finals at the Palace after placing Brias Ztemba, Sr., CkirchBi; 3, Rodger ; C-c^s. re - Kropp, ST., Canton. MattKibner, third at the district and fourth at the regional. "Matthew has been a tough compet­ and determination few have, all while Onwuemene also captured the itor for three years earning two trips remaining extremely humble." Okemos Invitational, while adding to the regionals," Vaughan said. "Next BILL POLK, COACH OF THE YEAR, JOHN 6LENH: seconds at WLAA meet. Avondale, season I expect him to take the next The eighth-year coach led the Rockets LAnse Creuse and Spartan Classic. He step and place at the MHSAA finals." to a 22-8 dual-meet mark, while guid­ also took third at both Observerland ADAM LOVE, 285, GARDEN CITY: The senior ing three grapplers - Jeremiah Austin and Novi-Detroit CC. posted an impressive 40-7 mark on (125), second; Anthony Pavlich (103), "Emanuel placed in every tourna­ his way to a Division 1 state qualifying third; and Jared Stephens (130), fifth ment he wrestled his senior season," berth after placing runner-up in the - to medal finishes at the Division 1 Vaughan said. "He is a tremendous regional. state finals. athlete with explosive power. Emanuel l'he district and Mega Conference- "We finished nicely with our three wrestled for two seasons (49-31 career White Division champion tied the individuals, but fell short of our team mark) and qualified for the state meet. school record for consecutive pins. He goals again this year," Polk said. "This He's demonstrated that exemplary also captured the Fordson tournament season was a roller coaster. We had football skills translate into successful and was undefeated in a pair of team several young wrestlers show that they wrestling technique." tourneys. can contributed and be effective in the . MATT GREENMAN, 215, LIV. STEVENSON: The varsity lineup. junior finished the year with a 32-7 Sporting a career record of 70-23, record highlighted by a first-place at Love was also the Garden City Novice "Austin, Stephens and Pavlich were the Western Lakes meet, along with champ as a sophomore and won twice the cornerstones of our team. We also titles at Grand Blanc, Okemos and the at the Woodhaven Invitational. had great leadership in Gary Lawrence Spartan Classic. 'Adam is a wonderful student, the (160), Dan McCahill (140) and Zaid type of kid every coach would want on Ammari (145) as captains. Greenman was also runner-up at his team," Garden City coach Aaron "I have mixed feelings about the Observerland and Avondale, while tak­ Davis said. "He's always willing to go overall season, but I definitely have ing a third at LAnse Creuse. the extra mile to improve and always some bright spots that I can focus on Greenman's career mark is 84-32. w anting to learn w ith a work ethic and build upon for next season' www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric j Sunday, March 16,2008

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then process and work through it in a safe environment not Post-traumatic necessarily to drudge those memories up or unknown inci­ dents, but to unlock it." stress disorder Chute knows firsthand from working with patients brings the that untreated PTSD can lead to divorce, substance abuse, intense withdrawal from soci­ horrors home ety, anger, job loss or difficulty finding a job. But it's not always BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN easy for a family to help a OSE STAFF WRITER member suffering with PTSD. Chute suggests researching the It's still difficult for Paul disorder by Googling PTSD. Chute to dredge up long-bur­ The VA's National Center for ied memories of fighting in PTSD Web site, (www.ncptsd. Honduras and The Philippines va.gov) is also a valuable source with the U.S. Air Force in of information. the 1980s. He has to pause to think about the time he was FAMILY INTERVENTION startled from sleep by the click "These guys do not just vol­ of an M-16 as one of the men untarily come to treatment. in his squad jumped up in the There's some kind of family middle of the night after a intervention that brings the python crawled into his bed. individuals to treatment," said "From that point on I Chute. "It's not just men. In started having flashbacks and Iraq women are taking a very very difficult issues, but didn't active role. PTSD could show know it was PTSD (post­ itself immediately, but it can traumatic stress disorder) but show itself five years from knew something was wrong," now, 10,15,25,50. When I did said Chute. "I was having a lot my internship working with a of trouble with sudden, loud Korean War POW at the VA in noises. Smells started to send Ann Arbor, he had raised his me into times of being in the kids. Everything seemed to be jungle, that mildew smell, that fine then his wife died and on wetness that is constant in the the way home from the funeral jungle." ing from PTSD. He had been wife, Ellen. "I know as a thera­ vigilance, always on the edge," he was in an accident. It took It was the beginning of a discharged from the service pist that trauma become stored said Chute. "I see an intense 12 policemen to subdue this long journey back for Chute in early 1988 and was about memories and we sever our withdrawal. To soothe that I'm man. It can mask itself." who's since become a psycho­ to celebrate his first Fourth of basic ties. It's not something also seeing substance abuse, a Today Chute continues to therapist interested in help­ July as a civilian at a fireworks we call on every day until a sig­ lot of drinking, lots of abuse of do well but is still sensitive ing other veterans. More and display. The loud noises took nificant trigger occurs like the prescription meds." to very loud, sudden, shrill more military men and women him back to the jungle. fireworks'forme. The form of treatment noises. He remains in recovery are coming back from Iraq "My buddies tried to talk me "You have symptoms of Chute uses to help his patients and is actively involved with and Afghanistan with mental out from underneath the car. sleeplessness, anxiety, depres­ is known as eye movement Alcoholics Anonymous and is health issues. Chute would After that I didn't do anything sion, isolation/withdrawal. You desensitization and reprocess­ not afraid to discuss the dis­ like to start a support group even though I needed help," just don't want to be around ing. EMDR was developed in order. to help those suffering from said Chute. "I started drink­ anybody. It's the most discon­ 1987 by psychologist Francine "PTSD is not something to PTSD. ing more. I worked at the post certing feeling to reconnect in Shapiro after she noticed eye be afraid of. It is a normal emo­ According to the U.S. office carrying mail to pay the the civilian world. I felt so out movements could help reduce tional reaction to something Department of Veterans bills. Every night I was in the of place coming back home to the recurrence of disturbing that was a very difficult part Affairs, about 30 percent of bar right after work. That kept a very close group of friends I thoughts. of your life and it's OK to get men and women who served it at bay. My first wife didn't grew up with, jusi sitting with "It helped me," said Chute. help," said Chute. "Ifl could in Vietnam experience PTSD. notice because she was in law them and talking and almost "EMDR uses a series of lights get enough men or women I'd Estimates for veterans return­ school, I didn't get profes­ feeling there's nothing in com­ in a synchronized movement, like to start a group, because mon." ing from Afghanistan and Iraq sional help until I went to grad trying to promote a rapid eye the group process among your with PTSD range up to 20 school in 1991 at University Paul Chute Chute's seen patient after movement in a conscious state. peers would be the most thera­ percent. of Michigan. We were talking patient with the same symp­ When we REM in sleep that's peutic." and learning about the mental "It's very trauma fixated, toms. Some find relief in as the most deep state. With lights For more information about BACK IN JUNGLE health issues of PTSD." being able to put yourself back little as six months, some take we're stimulating and recon­ the PTSD support group Chute For Chute it wasn't until Chute went through about in the moment then processing as long as four years. necting to these, events, stored is starting, call (248) 737-4211. his return home to Garden five years of treatment, but the trauma," said Chute, who "There was a certain hyper memories that need a trigger City that another incident found it difficult to talk to a has a psychotherapy practice vigilance for me. For my to reconnect to that in a safe, [email protected] made it clear he was suffer­ therapist who wasn't a veteran. in Farmington Hills with his patients now it is super hyper comfortable environment and (734)953-2145

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MARCH present strategies to help you build Livonia. Presented by Carol Spennachio, person. For more information, contact assertiveness skills and self esteem N0(c), MA, Call (734) 422-8444 to pre- KeliiDobner at (888) DIABETES, Ext. Vegetarian seminar need to love yourseif and your new register. Cost $150. 6688 or [email protected]. Nutrition and cooking seminar 2:30- life 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in the Sarcoidosis support 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at Plymouth Women's Resource Center (room 225) Meets 1p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship of the McDowell Center, Schoolcraft Low vision support group Beaumont Hospital, Administration room, 4295 Napier, between Ann Arbor College, 18600 Haggerty, Livonia. Call Meets 1-3 p.m. on the first Thursday of Building first floor conference dining and Warren roads. Lectures by a physi­ (734) 462-4443. each month at the Plymouth District rooms A SB, 3601W. 13 Mile, west of cian and nutritionist will be followed by Art of aging Library, 223 S. Main. For more informa­ Woodward, Royal Oak. For information, cooking demonstrations with recipes and - 9th annual Art of Aging Successfully tion, call Ellen Stross at (734) 453-0750, call (248) 545-0320. Krlstine from Waterford e-mails concerned about her menu plans. Suggested donation is $10 8:30 a.m, to 2 p.m. Thursday, March Ext. 232. Social for Teens/Young Adults family. They all need to lose some weight. What can they per person. To register, call (248) 349- 27, at Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W, Self-defense class Teens and Young Adults with Autism and do? 5683 or (313) 531-2179, 7 Mile. Detroit icon Sonny Eliot talks For women and men 11 a.m. the first Asperger Syndrome are invited to come Kristine, eating right and Breast-feeding class about his decades of working in radio Saturday of every month at the and enjoy a fun filled night of video exercise is critical for the whole 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, March 17, and TV and his personal triumphs and Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa, games, socializing, floor hockey, basket-. family. I have three simple things at Oakland County Health Division, tragedies. Cost $18 for age 55 and older, 35275 Plymouth, Livonia. Call (734) 421- • ball and more 7-11 p.m.-Saturday, April 19, you can do to help your family get 27725 Greenfield, Southfield. Classes includes sit-down lunch, To register, 7100. No charge, but a $5 donation will at St. Anastasia Activity Center in Troy. fit. for mother and baby taught by public call Donna at (313) 577-2297. Hosted be sent to a shelter for abused women Contact the Autism Society of America The first thing is to create a health nurses, cover everything from by Wayne State University Institute of and children. Oakland County Chapter for more infor- t • family plan. Come up with a diet pumping to starting solids and weaning Gerontology. Bocce for Bucks ' mation at (248) 393-3131 or send e-mail to Vj and exercise plan that will work (targets first year of breast-feeding). Sharing & Caring A fund-raiser for Visiting Nurse [email protected]. for the whole family. To register, call (248) 858-4003 or (888) Bone health and breast cancer treat­ Association of Southeast Michigan 2-6 Divorce support group Next, get the kids involved in 350-0900, Ext. 84003. ment with Dr, Michael Stender, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Palazzo di Attorney Patricia Kasody-Coyle and/or Peter's the cooking. Studies show kids The C Club p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Beaumont Bocce in Orion Township. Featuring her partner Wade Jackman of Jackman Principles are more likely to eat healthy The C Club for Cancer Conquerors orien­ Hospital Cancer Center, Royal Oak. indoor bocce tournament play, Italian & Kasody present an overview of the foods when they are involved in tation and Principles to Live By seminar Sharing & Caring offers education and dinner fare, folks songs by the Italian divorce process, the firm specializes in Peter Nielsen the cooking. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at The C Club support programs for breast cancer American Cultural Society's Coro domestic/family law, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Finally, get your family moving. at 42180 ford Rd., east of Lilley, Canton. survivors. For reservations, call (248) Italiano, silent auction and more. April 22, in the Women's Resource Find something you all enjoy like bike riding or Free, registration required. Send e-mail 551-8585. Prizes will be awarded to top teams, Center (room 225) of the McDowell walking and get out together and do it. Studies to [email protected]. PLAY Project Level I Workshop Tickets are Guest $100; Patron $150; and Center, Schoolcraft College, 18600 show fitness plans are more successful when you Reclaim, Reshape & Renew the New With Rick Solomon, M.D. 9 a.m. to noon Benefactor $200. Call (248) 967-9600 or .Haggerty, Livonia.(734)462-4443. do them as a family. You for Conquerors workshop 4-6 p,m. Saturday, March 29, for family members visitwww.vna.org. Cuisine for a Cause Doris from Ann Arbor e-mails that she has a family Monday, March 24, at Shrine Conference of children with autism and education Divorce support group Benefits Josephine Ford Cancer Center history of cardiovascular disease; what can she do to Center, 29130 Woodward, Royal Oak. Cost and health care professionals, at The. 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FEIGEL Feigel played offensive guard strength and conditioning and weighed as much as 330 coach, no agent." FROM PAGE Bt A foot injury kept Feigel at FSU. Now he sees himself as from going to the Arena He can't get football out of a left tackle at a sleeker and League originally, but when .his system. the AAFL was announced, "I have a college degree, better conditioned 315. he jumped at the opportuni­ but I'm too young," he said. ty to showcase himself at an "I don't want to be won­ as 330 at FSU. AAFL combine in Knoxville. dering 10 years from now Now he sees himself as a In December, he returned whether 1 should have given left tackle at a sleeker and to Kalamazoo team-specific the effort to try." better conditioned 315. drills and testing where In 2007, he attended "Pro "To play the devil's advo­ 60-to-70 players were evalu­ Day" at Central Michigan cate, it's different for an ated for the AAFL Draft, which showcased the 49ers' offensive or defensive line­ which was held on Jan. 26 draft pick Joe Staley. man as opposed to a quar­ (followed by a supplemental "I basically stood around terback or running back," draft). for two hours and did really Feigel said. "The main objec­ On draft day, Feigel met get a good look," Feigel tive of my position is brute with Team Michigan head said. "Every NFL team was force. They say it takes one coach John Fontes (brother there, but the only scout I to three years of develop­ of former Lions coach talked with was (New York) ment (for a lineman). That's Wayne Fontes) and spoke Giants offensive line coach why I've gotten stronger and with the team's director of Pat Flaherty. He gave me a faster." operations in Ypsilanti. card. He advised me to work To prepare for his AAFL But that was the last he through a program or a sys­ season which never got off heard from the AAFL. tem. It usually takes one to the ground, Feigel took "Right now only the three years development as a leave from his job at Canadian (Football) League far as getting bigger, faster Meijer's. and Arena League are plau­ The Livonia Churchill freshman competitive cheer squad, coached by Jamie Weible, placed first overall in the and stronger. (At Ferris) "It's tough because of the sible," Feigel said. "And in Western Lakes Activities Association meet Feb. 23 at Northvifle. The Chargers also placed first at Novi, Allen We didn't have a legitimate way the economy is here, the CFL, there's the issue of Park, Grosse He News Herald and Soutfigate Anderson invitationals. Team members include: Allison Glidden, lifting program (at Ferris) but I've been basically work­ citizenship. Julia Baidel, Kori Sternik, Emily Walton, Kodi Edwards, Samantha Nicoison, MyKaila Trapp, Maria Missaoui, that was enforced until my ing out on my own," said "Right now all I'm trying Ciara Hawrylak, Rachel Claire, Jamie Yuhn, Lauren Eastlake, Lindsey Wydick, Amanda Weldon, Hailey Gibbons, fourth year." Feigel, who is a regular at to do is get on some field." Mackenzie Everson, Sharon McCall, Paulina Kowalczyk. Feigel played offensive the Livonia Community guard and weighed as much Recreation Center. "No [email protected] I (734) 953-2123

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WYAA registration A competitive fast-pitch pro­ CYO football signup Center Library. Eligible players gram is also offered for ages must reside in the Livonia or Registration for Westland 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-and-under. Registration fof fall 2008 Clarenceville school districts. Youth Athletic Association Call ¢734) 421-0640; or visit Catholic Youth Organization The cost is $160. Spring Break Camps baseball and softball will be www.wyaa.org. football (grades 4-8) will be Two separate divisions will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March offered including high school age and 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays Speed, agility training 18 at the St. Michael's Grade (15-16) and high school/collegiate ALL-SPORT CAMP through March 29 at, the A four-day speed and agility School gym, located at 11441 (17-19). Dates: Apr. March 24-28 Lange Compound Building, training session will be from Hubbard (between Merriman Within each division two Half-day: 9a-12p $25/day or Full-day: 9a-4p $45/day 6050 Farmington Road (north 6-8 p.m., Monday through and Farmington roads just south levels of competitive play will of Ford road and south of Thursday, March 31-April 3, at of Plymouth Road). be formed including a highly CRAFT CAMP Warren). Adams Middle School, 33475 Registration is open to mem­ competitive select division for Dates: March 24-28 The WYAA, celebrating its Palmer Road, Westland. bers of the following parishes or those players currently playing Half-day: 9am-12pm $30/day (all supplies included) 50th anniversary, will offer The four-day session will schools: St. Michael, St. Maurice, on their respective high school SOCCER CAMP baseball programs for T-Ball focus on proper form, flexibil­ St. Genevieve, St. Aidan, St. or collegiate baseball team; and Dates: March 24-28 Fee: $95/child (ages 5-6), Coach-Machine ity, isometric drill, quickness Damian, St Robert Bellarmine, a non-select division for youths 1:00-3:00 pm (5-day camp) Pitch ¢7-8), Mustang (9-lp), and agility based on exercise by St. Sabina, St Thomas A'Becket, currently not playing for their Bronco ¢11-12), Pony ¢13-14), specific sport. Divine Savior, St. Theodore, St. respective high school or colle­ BASKETBALL CAMP Colt (15-16) and Palomino (17- The cost is $25 (includes Bernadine and St. John Bosco. giate baseball team. Dates: March 24-28 Fee: $95/chiSd 19). T-shirt to all participants). For more information, call Rosters are hmited, so register 10am-12pm Ages: 6-12 (5-day camp) . WYAA softball programs Checks should be made pay­ John Widmer at (248) 471-6767, early. Coaches are also wanted for included: slow-pitch (local able to the Westland Comet Ext. 11; or e-mail j widmer© both divisions. (734) HV-SPORT 46245 Michigan Ave. hvsports.com travel), ages 9-10,11-12,13-15, Boosters. Registration will be frohmwidmer.com. Registration forms are avail­ 16-18. at the Westland Youth Athletic able at the signup. Association Lange Compound, LBSA registration For more information, call 6050 Farmington Road (north The Livonia Baseball and George Coram at (248) 478-5071 of Ford). Softball Association will stage or Curt Kreutzfeld at (734) 522- For more information, e-maii 200» summer baseball reg­ 5413. WestlandComets @gmail .com; istration from 10 a.m. until The new LBSA Web Site, www. or call Mark Simkow at (734) noon Saturday, March 29 and livoniabsa.com, will be available 732-1176. April 5 at the Livonia Civic shortly. ^

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1 wanted to write to you to let you know that not every parent that spanks their child is an abuser. I have NEVER abused my children even though i have spanked them. Maybe this is not correct to say now but I still believe that it's true. My children have all grown up to be fine people and I know that it's because they had parents that loved them enough to spank them when they needed it. I enjoy your articles each month but I just had to write this to let you know that I disagree with you on this point. Thank you. Thankyou for this letter. I appreciate the factthat you felt compelled to write and let me know your feelings on this subject. And I respect your opinion and have no doubt that you have been a wonderful and loving parent. However, let me address the points that you have raised. To begin, I agree that the successes that your children have made in life are a direct reflection of Chat Room the kind of upbringing that they have experienced. If Terry they were given ahealthy Wilamowski dose oflove, respect, and support then the odds of their personal success and happiness are increased. I have no doubt that this was the case in your household However, let's be clear, the love that you provided was the important factor and not the spankings that were administered. As was discussed in last month's column, spanking, as a form ofbehavior management, is not all that effective as a means of promoting the positive qualities and traits that are essential to success and happiness. So, the happiness and success Or t$ iizrt'0-s in- T— F a'- il Order of United Irishmen turned Michigan Avenue green for the St. Patrick's Day Parade last year. that your grown children enjoy can only be attributed to the support and guidance that were provided and not to the spankings that were given. I would guess that if they had never been spanked, they would have still turned out fine. On the other hand, if • ***- "^St*^,fc the)'were never given the positive timean d BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN interactions, their current lives would be STAFF WRITER much different. Secondly, I do not agree with the notion ichael Riordan was just a boy when his that your children "needed" a spanking. mother, Bridget, and father, Jeremiah, I believe that the idea that needs to be shared fond stories of her uncle Father promoted is that there are times in every ^. -. Patrick O'Sullivan, the pastor who led a person's life in which they, child or adult, small parade through the neighborhood need guidance or correction. The forms of i •. •*'*• * *»• surrounding St. Monica Catholic Church this corrective action are varied and are it. on Heyden Street in 1956. The St. Patrick's highly dependent on the situation as well Day celebration began with Mass and as the individual. Logic dictates that such ended with a party in the parish hall. a corrective measure will be selected on "My parents came to America (from the basis of its effectiveness as well as its County Kerry) in the early 1950s. Ireland's potential costs. As we have discussed in booming now, but back then there was past columns, spanking fellsshor t for both nothing," said Riordan of Plymouth. "They these criteria. As such, can a spanking ever were the typical immigrant story. My be truly necessary? Finally, I respect your father worked for the gas company. My opinion and do not believe that you have mother was a domestic. Everything was The Court of St. Brigid (Chelsea O'Oonnell, left, Keiley Carey and Queen Maura abused your children by spanking them. church- and faith-centered. They marched Mulcahy) and Maid of Erin Kate Bryan and her court (Megan Henahan and Srianna I believe that you have always done what around the church there. Parades weren't Devlm) march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Detroit on March 16. you have felt was best for your children. a big deal. In Ireland it was always a holy This includes spanking. However, my point day of obligation. Back then the Irish went Sophia Urban of is that there are so many other forms of to their parish priest for needs. In the late Livonia (left); Mary behavior modification available that are '40s and early '50s they always had cel­ Riordan, Plymouth, not associated with the same amount of ebrations with nice invitations, the Irish at and Maura Corrigan, potential formisus e or come equipped with St. Monica's on the edge of the Brightmoor Justice of the such a plethora ofhidden costs. area." Michigan Supreme The church's parade was just the begin­ Court, attended My daughter is in the sixth grade and refuses to get ning of St. Patrick's Day celebrations to last year's brunch her ears pierced. She would rather wear clip-ons come. Each year the crowds grew and by presented by than get the real thing. I don't understand this. I 1959 the United Irish Societies gathered the Incorporated have waited for years to take her to do this and feel together their clubs and organizations to Society of Irish- disappointed each time she gets to the store and build upon the tradition, which originated American Lawyers backs out at the last minute. I feel like a failure as in Detroit in the 1800s but disappeared before the St. a mother. What will It take for me to get her to do after the turn of the century. The UIS Patrick's Day this? I feel that this Is a developmental milestone parade was held in Dearborn and then Parade in Detroit. that she is not reaching. Am I wrong? moved to Detroit. Marchers made their The girls performed Relax. Your daughter will get her ears step dancing for the pierced if and when she's ready and not Please see SHAMROCKS, C2 crowd. one minute before. It is not so unusual for kids toresis t something that they feel pressured about. And there is little doubt •'^FJ^SS'PJ^PW that your daughter feds pressured to get tins procedure done. Why is this so important to you? Why do you put so much timean d effort into this matter? Fromyour letter, it almost After a lifetime of writing, Garden City man publishes 1st novels sounds as if you are using this as some sort of measurement of your parenting or BY SUSAN ROSIEK dream to write a novel. He Career: Newspapers, radio and and works in Brooklyn, N.Y. Steve your daughter's maturity (a developmental OBSERVER STAFF WRITER played trumpet in concert THE FALK FILE public relations. Retired from . graduated from Schoolcraft milestone?}. If she gets her ears pierced then and big bands throughout "" Age: 77 Chrysler Corp. in 1981. and works for Merck & Co. Inc., a you both pass but if she doesrt... then what? Jim Falk grew up writ­ the metro area and for 17 _ Hometown: Family; Wife Miriam (Becky) is a global pharmaceutical company. My guess is that your daughter is a ing. At age 14, using an old years made the drive north Has lived in wonderful young woman with many talents Underwood typewriter, he to Interlochen Music Camp 4|i* registered nurse (retired). Oldest son, Tom, died in 1969. Garden City and qualities. I suggest that you focus more and a friend would write where five of his six sons Sons, Tim, Peter, Sam, Steve Music: Played trumpet in metro since June on these and less on the trivial ones such as short stories. Later he wrote attended. and Ben. Sam, Steve and Peter area concert and big bands 1969; how many holes are poked into her earlobes. for newspapers and radio, Now at age 77> Falk has attended Garden City High -including The Swing Shift led Education: However, her reluctance to get pierced covering police beats in written and published two School. Tim attended Cranbrook by Detroit advertising executive needs to be addressed calmly and with Pennsylvania and Ohio. Then mystery novels. The first, B.A. in jour­ and has a bachelor's degree from Bill Brennaman. Also played with respect. Many girls, and boys, are concerned it was writing for Goodyear The Pen Pal Murders, was Jim Falk, 77, has nalism; MA in the University of Michigan. He the Bob Hopkins Big Band. Falk with the amount and intensity of pain and Chrysler in their pub­ released last month. The sec­ published two communica­ associated with ear piercing. Her fears need lic relations and consumer ond, The Sitting Duck, will be mysteries. works for Peter who owns a con­ studied music at Henry Ford tions. Spent to be heard and respected. Her decision affairs departments. in bookstores later this year. struction business. Sam graduat­ Community College and played four years in the Marines 1948 to needs to be solicited and respected. In short, Jim and Becky Falk moved ed from Lawrence Tech, and is a with a big band from the college 1952 during which he played foot her ears her decision. Respect it. to Garden City in 1969 where MURDER AND MAYHEM partner in a cell phone company. which performed at the Montreux ball. It got him an athletic scholar­ they raised six boys. Needless The Pen Pal Murders, a Ben attended Catholic Central Jazz Festival in Switzerland in Terry Wilamowski is a clinical therapist at Heron Ridge to say, family kept Falk busy. thriller, features homemaker ship to Westminster College where and graduated from U-M. He lives 1998. Associates in Plymouth. Questions can be sent to ter- He put his writing on hold he met his wife, Becky. ry wilamowski@yahoo com but never gave up on his Please see FALK, C2

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descent who were selected to receive SHAMROCKS scholarships and represent the Ladies PAGE CI Ancient Order of Hibernians (Rose Kennedy Division) and the UIS in the way down Woodward Avenue until 1985 parade and events throughout the year. when the route was changed to spotlight Kate Bryan of Grosse Pointe is Maid of the Irish's historic Corktown area along Erin. Michigan Avenue. Her court is Megan Henahan and swordplay Brianna Devlin, both of Livonia. Court FAMILY TIES of St. Brigid Queen is Maura Mulcahy of BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN tions, haunted houses, film, On March 16, Riordan, his wife Plymouth, her court Chelsea O'Donnell OBSERVER STAFF WRITER television, opera, birthdays, Meghan (Kennedy) and their children, of Ann Arbor and Kelly Carey of Livonia. weddings, movie openings, Fiona Bridget, 4, Mary Augusta, 8, and "Because it's the 50th we anticipate a Prepare to buckle your business parties, and produc­ Jeremiah Patrick, 9, attend Mass at huge crowd. We have the largest amount swashes and enjoy a free tions and events. Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth of pipe bands and marching organiza­ swordplay and stunt demon­ "We draw mostly from Ann Township then head for a brunch put tions already signed, pipe bands from stration on the campus of the Arbor but have people from on by the Incorporated Society of Irish- all over, color guards, the Flint Scottish University of Michigan in Ann other areas," said MacFarland. American Lawyers before marching in Pipe Band, Shrine Highlanders Pipe Arbor. The Ring of Steel Action "They sometimes come in from the parade which steps off at 2 p.m. from and Drums," said Kelly, whose wife, Theatre presents a series of Farmington, and our Maestro, Michigan Avenue and Sixth. Fiona and Maureen, marches with the Ladies vignettes featuring swordplay Christopher Barbeau, choreo­ Mary kick up their heels step dancing. Ancient Order of Hibernians while and stunts for all ages from graphs for local high schools at the 11 a.m. brunch at Carl's. The girls daughters Colleen, 16, and Brigid, 15 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, including West Bloomfield. study at O'Hare School of Irish Dance in carry a banner for the Court of St. March 22, in the Student Our performances are not only Plymouth. Brigid. Theatre Arts Complex 1201 in Ann Arbor area. We'd travel Riordan is past president of the "This is a great family day for every­ Kipke Road (behind Crisler for performances." Incorporated Society of Irish-American body to get out and celebrate with their Arena.) Kids, ages 8-12 and 12-18, Lawyers and an assistant U.S. attorney ancestors and what we've done for the Doors open at 9:45 a.m. with can get in on the action at for the Eastern District of Michigan. city of Detroit building Corktown. a display of armor, swords and stunt camps June 23-27, •faly He's also a member of the knights of It's a way of celebrating the feast of stunt equipment. For more 21-25, and August 25-29, now Equity, one of the 31 Irish organizations Sft^a St. Patrick; Each of the organizations information, visit www.ringof- in the third year at the U-M that have united as the UIS to put on will be marching, family groups called steel.org or call (734) 320-1147, Athletic Campus in the Student the Detroit parade every year for the last Calling of the Clans, the O'Malleys, or [email protected]. Theatre Arts Complex. The half century. Larkins, Caren, Hanafin, Gleeson, "Part of it is to provide enter­ daily sessions run 9 a.m. to 3 Riordan had been attending and McGovern, Buckley. The Irish Setter tainment for community," p.m. and cost $275 for the first marching in the parade for more than Club will be there, the Sons of the Auld said Ring of Steel member child, $225 per additional child 40 years. He looks forward to a number Michael Riordan of Plymouth and his children, Sod, the Irish Wheelchair Association. Heather MacFarland who lives (family members only). of activities leading up to the big day Mary August and Jeremiah Patrick at last year's My favorite part is seeing everyone line in Grass Lake and works at Sessions include basieand including the Painting of the Shamrocks St. Patrick's Day Parade on Michigan Avenue in up at the beginning of the parade and. the University of Michigan in intermediate acrobatics with on Michigan Avenue which was sched­ Detroit. Riordan has attended or marched in this at the end looking at the people on both Ann Arbor. "We'd love to have emphasis on tumbling, physi­ uled earlier this year so as not to coin­ major Irish event for more than 40 years. sides of Michigan Avenue enjoying them­ more people to play with and cal play and how to move. Jedi cide with Holy Week. selves with their family and friends." join. A lot of times people who School features light saber "St. Patrick did so much for the people He and co-chairman Joe Parsky have "Last year the crowd was the largest enjoy watching swordplay enjoy and force use and techniques of Ireland. It wasn't just bringing the invited the Birmingham Celtic Pipes and we ever had," said Dennis Hayes, UIS . doing it. We have so much fun. in swordplay and acting. Catholic faith," said Riordan. "Although Drums, Windsor Police Pipe and Drum president. "It's a very widely attended- We have to practice not smiling Swordsmanship focuses on the parade's for everybody. It's a lot of Corps, Red Thistle Pipes and Drums as parade of people from Ann Arbor to Port when we do it." rapier and broadsword tech­ families, a lot of fun for kids. It's a big well as high school marching bands from Huron. People from all communities are People of all ages love niques of historical and mod­ thrill." Garden City, John Glenn (Westland) and welcome. Everybody loves the Irish and swordplay and their member-. ern swordplay suitable for Wayne Memorial. the Irish love to have a good time. Don't ship proves it. MacFarland is characters such as knights, SOUND OF MUSIC Kelly leads off the parade with the miss the opportunity to come down." : a 42-year-old mother of two musketeers and pirates. Non­ Mike Kelly of Livonia expects this Court of St. Brigid and Maid of Erin children but kids as young as competitive, strong basic skills year's parade to be the largest ever. and her Court — young women of Irish [email protected]. | (734) 953-2145 middle school enjoy the art of and safety are emphasized. swordsmanship. The camps are appropriate Established in 1989, Ring of for all levels of physical skill. Steel is a nonprofit educational Kids need not be advanced organization dedicated to gymnasts. FALK absurdity that my goal," Falk and have enjoyed our leisure... communication, rhetoric and developing and promoting the The camps are ideal for help­ PAGE CI said, "is to write novels, other if that's what it can be called, public address from Wayne art of stage violence and stunt ing young actors to move and than science fiction, that no because we are busy with a State University, has some work. tumble, to express their bod­ on would say 'that could never number of activities, sports, advice for aspiring writers. Members teach classes, pro­ ies and become comfortable Diane Duval and newspaper happen.'" grandchildren, Becky with "Don't waste time. If you vides in-house workshops, cho­ even sideways or upside-down. crime reporter Marge Bennett. Meals on Wheels and a few want to write, write. Be enthu­ reograph shows, and perform Alternative choices will be Duval's life is changed when HE KEEPS ON WRITING other things. We are enjoying siastic no matter what, but still for Renaissance festivals, Celtic available for youngsters finding her husband disappears and Falk writes short stories as life," said Falk. be realistic about your writ­ fairs, sci/fi and fantasy conven­ any activity too demanding. she becomes a target. The a member of a writers' group, Falk is still a busy man. He ing. If you are convinced of its women team up and are con­ Pen to Paper, in Tecumseh, writes about three hours a day. worth, then write and never fronted by a series of close Mich. Several of their stories "It makes no difference give up." calls all of which lead to an have won awards a writing when I start," he said. "I just He added: "Avoid friends or suspenseful climax. conferences. His short story, "A get to my basement office, relatives for opinions, they'll Set in Pittsburgh — Falk's Christmas Miracle," appeared turn on some nice music and seldom tell you the truth. And boyhood hometown — the in the December 2007 issue try to close my ears to occa­ above all, do not forsake spiri­ Tinnitus refers to an auditory perception not novel offers up characters like of The St. Anthony Messenger sional noise from any of 10 tual help. That got me through directly produced by an external sound. Magazine. grandchildren who love to a lot of times when I couldn't While most of us are familiar with temporary police detectives Joe Spinaldo ringing in our ears (usually after exposure and Pete Zabala who help the Falk retired in 1981 as head visit. But the kids, my wife, figure what should come next." to loud noise), tinnitus sufferers experience two women unravel the mys­ of Chrysler Corp. Consumer and our dogs Beau, a yellow ringing, buzzing, whistling, or hissing that tery. Affairs Department, then Lab and Dingo, an Australia 'The Pen Pa! Murders" is available A ^^\ does not go away. It can range from high Falk says the characters worked in real estate for 12 cattle dog, are always wel­ at any online bookseller and in most KJ ksBtk Pitch t0 low pitch'consist of multiple tones and incidents are drawn in years. He "retired" again in come," said Falk. bookstores or from Sterling House or sound like noise. Tinnitus may be part from the poor, tough 1993. Becky also retired after Falk, who has a bachelor's Publisher (sterlinghouse-bookstore. Dr. Karissa L. Jagackt Licensed Michigan constant, pulsed or intermittent. It may Pittsburgh neighborhood 32 years as a pediatric nurse at degree in journalism from com) or by calling ¢888) 542-2665. Audiologist begin suddenly, or may come on where he grew up. Annapolis Hospital. Westminster College in Visit www.jamesfalk.het for more gradually. It can be perceived in one ear, "So many novels end up in "We planned pretty wisely Pennsylvania and a master's in information. both ears, or in the head. 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Attons celebrate 50th Jay and Bea (Wells) Atton of Comben-C-uideau Nokomis, Fla., are celebrating Jim Comben and Kathleen their 50th anniversary. Price of Northville announce They were married March, the engagement of their daugh­ 14,1958, in Garden City. They ter, Kate Comben, to Nathan lived in this area until 1987. Guideau, son of Charlie and The Attons have seven Shawn Guideau of Canton. children: Don Cowan, John The bride-to-be is a graduate Brooke Astoria McMann Cowan, Bonnie Cowan Artrip, of Wayne State University. Jamie and Jason McMann Thomas Atton, Carroll Atton, The future groom is a gradu­ of Plymouth announce the Patti Atton Gavin and Kelley ate of Lawrence Technological ding is planned for Mill birth of their daughter, Brooke Atton Heidt. They have 15 University. Race Historical Village in Astoria McMann, on Jan. 10, grandchildren and seven A Sept. 20,2008, wed­ Northville. 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital in great-grandchildren. Greco-Morrison Ann Arbor. Jay Atton is retired from races today. They spend time Vic and Jackie Greco of Grandparents are Peggy Ford Motor Co. Bea Atton bowling, camping, traveling DeBeque, Colo.,-announce the Driskell of Livonia, Mike is retired from Bob Owens and restoring old Fords. engagement of their daugh­ Cavicchioli-Durow Boisvenu of Farmington Hills Sports Cars in Garden City. An anniversary celebration ter, Kellie Greco of Palisade, James and Kim Caviechioli and Tim and Sue McMann of They had their first date at with the children is planned Colo., to William Morrison of Northville announce the Plymouth. the races and still enjoy car for Nokomis, Fla. of Dearborn Heights, son of engagement of their daughter, Charles and Carol Morrison of Diane Elizabeth Caviechioli, Greer, S.C to Jeffrey Ross Durow, son of Kellie Greco has two chil­ Arthur and Paula Durow of dren, Austen and Sage. Northville. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Northville High School. She has a bachelor of arts degree from Michigan State University and master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan. She works for the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Technical Assistance Center for the Skillman Foundation's Good Neighbor Michigan State University. Initiative. He works as a youth ministry The future groom is a 2003 intern at Oak Point Church Walkowicz-Topper graduate of Farmington High and at Martin and Osa. Dennis and Jeanne School. He earned a bach­ A May, 2008, wedding is Walkowicz of Sterling Heights elor of science degree from planned in Plymouth. announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Walkowicz of Redford, to Matthew Topper, son the late Rekuc-Sanchez Edmund and Marilyn Topper. Nancy Rekuc, formerly of The bride-to-be received a Canton, and Jesse Sanchez of bachelor of science degree from McAllen, Texas, are engaged to the University of Michigan and be married. a master's degree in occupa­ The bride-to-be is the tional therapy from Eastern daughter of the late Edward Michigan University. She is and Irene Rekuc, who lived employed by Grosse Pointe in Canton. She has a bach­ Schools. elor of science degree in HARVEY L. RASCHKE JIMMY DON ARNOLD ROBERTA ANN "BOBBIE" The future groom received mechanical engineering from September 21,1921 -March Age 70, March 7, 2008, of Livonia. HARRISON a bachelor's degree in his­ the University of Michigan-' 2008 of Rochester Hills, Loving father of Lee, Brad, and Todd October 29, 1941 - March 12, 2008. tory from Michigan State Dearborn. She is the owner of formerly of Madison (Teresa) Arnold, and Becky (Kevin) Of Plymouth. Cherished wife of the University and a master's Golden Key Muscular Therapy Heights. Age 86, died Krupa, and their mother, Kay Arnold. late H. L. Harrison. Beloved mother Saturday March 8, 2008 at Medilodge Dear brother of Jayna Eckler and of William McGuffm, Allison (Kane) degree in the art of teaching in McAllen, Texas. of Rochester Hills, after a courageous Belly Lampher. Also survived by five Wilson, Robert' (Nikki) Harrison, from Marygrove College. He The future groom is the son battle with Alzheimer's Disease. grandchildren and four great grand­ Heidi (Jamie) Bungard, Heather is employed by Huron Valley of Lucas and Carmen Sanchez Harvey was bom September 21, 1921 children. Loving friend and compan­ (Jake) Dreaver, Amanda Harrison, to the iate Fred ana Emma Raschke, ion of Lois Mize. A memorial service Margaret Harrison and the late Jacob Schools. of Eagle Pass, Texas. and lived for 49 years in Madison will be held on Friday, March 21, H. Harrison. Loving grandma to A wedding and reception is He has a bachelor of arts Heights. He served in the US Army 2008, at 10:30am at the Plymouth eleven grandchildren and one great planned for Crystal Mountain degree in criminal justice in the U.S. Navy. during WW II in the 103rd Infantry Church of Christ, 9301 N. Sheldon grandchild. Precious sister to Connie Golf and Ski Resort on Aug. 16, from the University of Central An April, 2008, wedding is Division in France and Germany, and Rd. His family suggests donations to (Lenny) Skotze, Barbara Ball, Judy was a proud American and Member of the American Lung Association, (Emory) Smith and the late Janet Texas. He is a master at arms planned for Livonia. \'r\\ Post 45U/ in Madison Heights. l;iease sign Jimmy's online guestbook Boi'gen. She VMI'L be great!) missed. He married and was the loving hus­ wvvw.cremationmicbigan.com Funeral service 2pm Monday at the band for 52 years of the iate Doris M. Allen Park Chapel, Martenson Family (Gugelj Raschke, who preceded him of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Road in death in 1999. Mr. Raschke retired (corner of Goddard). Visitation J-Vjfc* «. f after 35 years of service as Vice Sunday 2-9pm. www.martenson.com President and Chief Underwriter for Gleaner Life Insurance Society in Adrian Michigan. He held a Masters Degree in the field of life insurance underwriting, and was a Charter Life Underwriter (CLU) and Registered EMPLOYEE SALE Health Underwriter (RHU). Mr. Raschke, always a true believer in physical fitness, was a member of The Madison Heights Senior Citizen EXTENDED THRU Center, an avid bowler and golfer, and swam like a fish at his local .health JOYCE A. NOWELS center. Mr. Raschke leaves to cherish Age 73. March 12, 2008.Beloved wife $AT. J/22/08 his memory his only .son/child Arthur of Wayne. Loving mother of Gayle L. (Linda) Raschke; Grandchildren Williamson, Barbara Sever (Ken), jenna L. Raschke, Michael G. (Alissa Ann Kennedy(Jim) and other mother WILMA WAGNER L, Spencer) Raschke, Jacqueline M. of Christine Corrie (Jim) and Douglas Age 92, died March 13,2008, She was (John) McDermott; and his beautiful Nowels (Tammie). Cherished grand­ a resident of the Plymouth community Great-granddaughter Macy Lyrt Mc­ mother of Michael Williamson, Tracy since 1987. She was actively involved Dermott. Harvey will also be sadly and Emily Sever, Aaron Corrie, with the Senior Citizens Group of missed by his sister Evelyn Rugger of Kendra, Katie, Kimberlee and Kyle Plymouth, as well as VFW Post 6695. Clearwater FL; brother-in-law and Nowels; great-grandmother of Her family was most important to her sister-in-law Wally and Jenny Gugel Michael Williamson. Dear sister of and her greatest joy. She is survived of Chesterfield Township; and many Orvis Henke (Jean), Barbara Kelly by her children, Connie Wagner, Ward Great Nephews, Great Grand Nephew, (Dick) and the late Harold and Eric (Sharon) Wagner, and Dorothy Nieces, Great Nieces, and Great Henke. Funeral Monday 11 a,m. (in (Samuel) Watson; her grandchildren, Grand Nieces. The family would sin­ state 10:30 a.m.) at Salem United Dorfovan (Audrey) Watson, Tereasa cerely like to thank their wonderful Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland Watson, and Lois (Anthony) YOU friends and neighbors, the profession­ Ave., Farmington. Visitation Sunday Wojciechowski; step-grandmother of al staff at American House, the staff at 2-9 p.m. at: Kevin, Kelly and Wayne, her great- the OPC's Adult Daycare, Crittenton THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, grandson, Samuel Sedar Watson; her WON'T BELIEVE! Hospital and Medilodge Nursing 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown brother, Forrest (Mary) Whitney; and Facility, Cranbrook Hospice Care, and Farmington (1 blk. W./Farmington her daughter-in-law, Marge Wagner. Pixley Funeral Home, The family Rd.). www.thayer-rook.com She is preceded in death by her hus­ could not have made it through this band, Willis, whom she married in very difficult time without all your 3941, and her son, Richard. Funeral .GOOD FOR ONE MORE WEEK ON support and kindness for which they services were held Saturday, March are eternally grateful. A private fami­ 15, at the Schrader-Howelf Funeral ly memorial service will be held to Paying Home, Plymouth. Memorials may be honor his memory and interment will made to The Salvation Army, 9451 S, •13x13 Ceramic be at the Cadillac Memorial Cemetery ::/¾¾ Main, Plymouth, Ml 48170. in Clinton Township. Memorials may gjjv Tribute Granite be made to: Cranbrook Hospice Care ^¾¾¾ to the 281 Enterprise Court, Suite 300, "* \ to 690 sq. ft. Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302. OBITUARY^ Arrangements entrusted to Pixley Life of Funeral Home of Rochester. 248-651- POLICY ' 9641 16x16 Limestone Your The first five "billed" lines of an IRENE H. CARRIER obituary are published at no cost. Age 87. of Farmington Hills, March 12, All additional lines will , be *1.§§ sq.ft. Loved One charged at $4 pes: line, You may 2008. Lifetime member of St. Gerald m wmnw—awn , » Catholic Church. Beloved wife of the place a picture of your loved one late William (2000), Loving mother of tor an additional cost of only $6. Mark (Cindy), and Cynthia (Frank) Symbolic emblems may be 1*12x12 Marble Remski. Cherished grandmother of s included at no cost (example: William A, Carrier II, Angelia Carrier, | American Flags, religious Cynthia Marie, Katherine, Christine, '3.49 sq.ft. Frank Jr., Howard and Peter Remski. i symbols, etc) Dear sister of Mary Ann Bearden. Funeral Mass Monday, March 17th, Deadlines: fr (3 colors) 11:00 AM (in state 10:30 AM) at St, No Hidden Charges Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Gerald Church, 21300 Farmington Rd. (Sink Holes & Cooktop Cutouts (btwn 8-9 Mile Rds), Farmington. Wednesday 9;48 AM for Thursday I* 13x13 Porcelain Visitation Sunday 1-8 PM with 4 PM Are An Extra Charge) Obituaries received after ttieso deadlines $ Rosary at the Heeney-Stmdquist will be placed In the next available Issue. Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., 1.4§sqfft. 40 Colors (btwn 9-10 Mile Rds, just N of Grand MARY C.ST. THOMAS River), Downtown Farmington (248- Passed Feb 18th, age 83. Resided in e-mail your obit to 474-5200). Memorial tributes suggest­ Redford Twp. for 65 years. 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LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER Maundy Thursday, March 20 Good Friday March 21 Services at 1*0 S 7:00 pm Services at 100 & 7 00 p m *s Sunday March 23rd 3061N. AdamslRm&^Bloomfield Hills justnorthofBigPrti'PM'^t^vKoddjoiUhc vc; sdeofAdams '*\. Services of Celebration with Choir and Brass 248-642-2290 © [email protected] Sunrise Service at TOO a m ^Special g>. ;^> Breakfast 9:30am 'izftitefy Siaswlay'Service* 11:00am We also offer: Sunday School for Adults and Children of All Ages: 9:45am Every Sunday E»S-> Thursday Evening Bible Study www.RedeemerBirmingham org L, Saturday Morning Prayer Meeting 1800 W. Maple Rd. at Chesterfield Btwn. Cranbrook and Southfield I

Please join us in celebrating the resurrection of our Savior! Rev. Dr, Jimmy McGuire Sunrise Service: 7:30 am (Breakfast 8:30 am) Sunday School: 9:30am Classic Worship: 10:30 am {Light refreshments to follow) Maundy Thursday Service: 7:00pm We meet at Madonna University's Kresge Hall 36600 Schoolcraft Road - Livonia, Michigan 48150 (Parking lot is North-West corner of Levan and Schoolcraft) #W't Nursery provided for all services. ild care at both services)

-l*L t r I. ( at Rosedaie Gardens PALM SUNDAY - Sunday, March 16 9:00 a.m. Chapel Service with Praise Team 10:30 a,m. Traditional Worship Service with Chancel Choir performing Cantata "Forsaken" with Narration and Full Orchestra

MAUNDY THURSDAY - Thursday, March 20 7:30 p.m. Sacrament of the Last Supper- Fellowship Hall GOOD FRIDAY - Friday, March 21 1 J 7:30 p.m. Service of Shadows (Tenebrae)- ft » Chapel EASTER SUNDAY - Sunday, March 23 9:00 a.m. Chapel Service with Praise Team 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Chancel Choir performing Handel's "The Hallelujah Chorus", Childrens Choir, and Handbell Music Rosedaie Gardens Presbyterian Church USA 9601 Hubbard at West Chicago ^. j*^*-* Livonia, Mich. 48150 ^" 734.422.0494 http.//www rosedaiegardens.org Observer S Eccentric \ Sunday, March 16,2008 (*) www.hometowrtlife.com

1 f]o\ij ~] nmtij • . United Methodis-st Church The Bark Sife ^K John s fc|Hsrej}ii Lutheran (^nurcn ( Li,CA ) 20300 Middisbelf Rd ff W4 presented h\ invites you to attend v, ww rmlyrnmtySnwiia ova. fearers 16 - Paif" Sundav 7 00 p m - Chancel Choir Program The First Baptist liasW Vigil Se 9:15 a.m. Sunrise Breakfast Buffet Maundy Thursday- 7 j m 7:0ft p-ni Served in the Fellowship Hail Marcn 20 - Maundy Thursday Church Choir Good Friday - iwmi and ' pm 7 00 p m Communion Service ' -V. 10:30 am Easter Sunday Service Holy Saltirday - Easter \ igil Match 21 - Good Friday March 23, 2008 10:30 am tiister L/asj -oe 7 00pm "45 9:00 and .118( Interpretation for ike Hearing Impitrt'd available 7:30 pm First Baptist Chuich of Garden City for Church Services and Breakfast Buffet Easter Sunday March 23 - Easter Sunday Bells • Brass AG 7 30am Sunrise Service & Breakfast 30268 Marquette • Garden Cm, MI dfJ:00& 11:01a For mure details please visit WWW.PBC.-Ijvtmia.cimi {Hit! 7. 9 and H am h>ww patlvs,'wdnit''h'i! t h i» >> 9 30 a m Easter Moi ning Service 7 Luster Brunch & Silent Auction 11 00 s rn Sunday Schooifor Al l Ages "73*4 421 8S8 9355 Stark Road • LKrmia, Ml 4S1S0 \ iiit www.stjohnaplra 734-201-6180 7:>0io !0;3l!;mi Nursery Avaiiab'e Or Luther Stanley Pastor ttiT Holy Week ifa

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March 20...HOLY THURSDAY...Si. Maurice Church Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper 7p; Nightwatch until midnight March 21...GOOD FRIDAY...St. Genevieve Church Silent Reflection 12noon; Stations 12:30p; Good Friday Liturgy 1p; 1st Day of Divine Mercy Novena 3p; Private prayer until 6p March 22...HOLY SATURDAY Blessing of Easter Food: St. Maurice Church 11:30a...Si Genevieve Church 1p THE EASTER VIGIL...St. Maurice Church 8p March 23.,.EASTER SUNDAY MASSES St. Maurice Church 9a...St. Genevieve Church 9a & 11 a

First Baptist Church-Detroit \U/ 21200 Southfieid Rd. * Southfield (1 block north of Eight Mile)

(248) 569-2972 • www.fbc-detroit.org 9083 Ncwburgh Rd. SERVICES Between jov <& Aim Arbor' Palm Sunday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. (734)591-0211 Maundy Thursday, March 20 &t 7:00 p.m. - Communion Service 'ft* Good Friday. March 21 at 12:0© - Remembrance of Jesus' hours on the cross. 8:30¾ 10:30 am Easter Sunday. March 23 9:00 a.m. - Easter Brunch in Fellowship Hail 9:30 a.m. - Program in Fellowship Hall/Children's Choir Noon & 7 pm 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Service www.holyspirif-livonia.org

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Palm Sunday-March 16th 10:30 am Worship Service with Holy Communion fVISSUtldhf TlltlfSffrW-M-srY-h ? Cirri 7-C)C\ -,1,-.-. Worship Service with Holy Cv>ttnmiii>t< rch 22nd.. Sundown , '-March 23rd...... 10:30 am \ Worship Service with Holy Communion \ " " " " 8.00 10:00 ami $2.00 person/SS.OO family

Ev. Lutheran Church 14750 Kinloch * Redford, MI 48239 The Rev. C. Allen Kaimapell. Rector (313)'532-8655 Rev. Gregory Gibbons, Pastor 7:45 AM service at Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile Road, Livnnis 10 AM service at the Livonia YMCA, 14255 Stark Road, Livonia Maund) Thursday Worship 7:30 pm Good Friday Worship 1:00 & 7:00 pm Faith Bible Church. 34541 Five Mile Road. Livonia Easier Breakfast 8:00 am

Faith Bible Church, 34541 Five Mile Road. Livonia Easier Festival Service 9:30 am FEAST OF THE RESUSSECTIOK OF LOSP OVU r-xii.-' HrOsUlcast on. WIQV 1500AM March 23 Festive Communion Services 7:45 AM at Trinity Church. a4500 Six Mile Road, uvoma at 1^20 am 10 AM at the Livonia YMCA, 14255 Stark Road, Livonia For more information, call 248-442-0422 www.hischurch.us

10000 Beech Daly 313-937-3170 2 blocks south of Plymouth Road A place to connect, a place to grow Experience o meaningful Easter join us for any or ail of the following: 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 25630 Grand River Ave. Redford, Mf 48240 Thursday, March 20 - 7 00 p m Reflections of the Last Supper "The Littlest Worship with (313)532-2266 Friday, March 21 - 7 00 p m Reflections of the Crucifixion Donkey" Brass Ensemble Saturday, March 22 - 9 - 11 00 a.m Family breakfast & Easter ego hunt Sunday, M^rch 23 9 00 & 10 30 a m...£aster Morning Celebration" Starring Children & Full Choir yy & Youth • Psalm Sunday, March 16 Good Friday, March 21 Call 734 459.9550 for reservations for reflections of the last Supper and Worship Hours at 9:15 and 11:00 Worship ai 1.00 pm and the famil) breakfast & Easter egg hunt. "Traditions! Parade of Paims Tenebraeat ~:30pm by the Sundav School children Pastor Victor Haiboth, Assistant Paster www.trinityepc.org Pastor Victor Haiboth, Assistant Pastor will preach 10101 W Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth, Ml will preach "Our Palm Sunday Heritage" "No Dead End" Wish Holy Communion With Holy Communion Maundy Thursday, March 20 Kasfer Sundav. March 23 Worship's! 11:00 am" and 7:.10 pm Worship at 7:30.9;15, and 11:00 am Pastor Timolhv Haiboth. Senior Pastor Pastor Timothy Haiboth, Senior Pastor will preach "Take Eat...Take Drink" will preach Episcopal Church With Holy Communion "'Seeing the Lord Alive" Woodward Avenue and Fisher Freeway NEXT TO COMERICA PARK www. s tj ohnsdetroit. org (313)962-7358 InnU'fi Yon /«» fow ,•.'- •!> ;

Palm Sunday Worship Services March 16 Maundy Thursday Service Traditional - 9:00 am & 10:20 am March 20 - 7;30 pm Contemporary - 9:00 am

Easter Concert - 7:00 pm -eaturing the Chancel Choir and March 21 - Noon - 3:00 pm Orchestra, Teen Choir, Children's Choir, Ensembles, Soloists, Handbells

Easter Sunday Worship Services -- March 23 Traditional - 7:45 am, 9:00 am & 10:20 am hunt follows Contemporary - 9:00 am, 10:20 am er with Communion

Traditional Liturgy, Music, and Biblical Teaching ^IKT T 40000 Six Mils Road Across from Wayne Post Office Eternal Truth which transforms modern lives Ca\\ 7^4 7? 1 .4KOi Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord K mm VYAKO Northvi,le' Michi9ari4816wardchurch.or8 g III fli £Vti*&M /¾¾^^ Vims 248-374-7400 www.warden Observer 5 Eccentric | Sunday, March 16,2008 (*) • Q7 www.hometownlife.com

_ YJ l V -. .I:I1 Shepherd King; , I tttheran Church 5300 West Maple Road ie Road, Livoi 1 oad & Ann Arbor i jtBloomfield* 248-626-21:1 1! qly Week Worship M •ly Thursday eal & Worship Maundy Thursday March 20th »7:00 p.m. I r i:00pra i.»od Friday, March 21st Worship Noon and 7:00 p.m. :00 pm Easter, March 23rd Breakfast 8:36 a.m. ion & Worship Worship 10:00 a.m. All Services Open To The Public

VORTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH •>i520 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hill- Phone: (248) 848-1750 r Website: northcongregationalchurch.org

STER SUNDAY, March 23 MAUNDY THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Sunrise Service . March 20, 7:15 p.r 0 a.m. Easter Family Worship "The Passion ofJesu Resurrection, Our Life Abundant" Ministers; Rev, Dr .Mark P. Jensen r>... n/r T< T>: i

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,.«*n nJ* ramatization of the last days of Jesus Christ a *' orious resurrection. Hear the inspirational n- Lnd see Christ's journey unfold with over 100 lerformers in a professional theatrical venue. PerfpimjiKi l^tes: ftfr^^m*. ^^**--VT*^ I'sday, March 20lh, Friday, March 21st.ind J Saturday, March ilnd at 7:00 P.M. ••;rford Kettering Performing Arts Center i * ' '•.: I K-*t«i«- DHw « Waterford • (248) 673-:»"l i \H-ttis-iiin uI Hi i * ALL Are Welcome

' *' . P-gaytiful Savior Lutheran Church 5631 N. Adams • Bioomfield Hilis, Ml 48304 248-646-5041 www.bslc.iutheran.com jPufm Sunday March 16*8:00,9:30 Traditional & 11:00 am Praise Maundy Thursday March 20*7:30'pm Good Friday March 21*12:15 pm & 7:30pm (pre-service music begins at 12:00 & 7:15) Batter Vigil March 22*5:30 pm Easter Sunday March 23*8:00, 9:30 "i \\ t "-v.l *i 11:00amP\ *: 71-- -. *l • • **=-•:•• .i^;.] "mza St. TauCs 2V. Lutheran Cfcurcli

•^^sCb- 17810 Farmington Road ~ Livonia, Michigan 734-261-1360 ~ website: stpaulslivonia.org

2008 3-foCy "Week 'Worship Opportunities Palm Sunday March 16th 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. /cl Maundy Thursday March 20th 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Afternoon....March 2lst 1;!5 p.m. Good Friday Tencbmc March 2ist 7;Q0 p.m. Easter Sunday March 23rd 7:00 & 10:00 a.m. Celebrate Jesus' victory with us! Canton, Michigan 48187

W&<,# r *- Rev. Richard A. Perfetto, Pastor

GROUP CELEBRATION WITH iNDIViPUAL CONFESSION OF SINS - Wednesday, March 18-7:30 p.m. MONDAY. TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK - Mass at 8:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church HOLY THURSDAY March 20 • 7:30 p.m. - Mass of the Lord's Supper - Adoration following the Liturgy until Friday 8:00 a m. Pest Maple Road, Birmingham (248) 646-1200 GOOD FRIDAY -March 21 - Noon -Scripture Service, 12:30-1:00 p.m, Stations of www.fKmcbirmingham.org the Cross & 1:15 p,m. Liturgy of the Lord's Passion. HOLY SATURDAY -March 22 - 1:00 p.m. Blessing of Food - 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY -March 23 - 3:30 & 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Church & 10:30 a.m. Mass AN Saints School Gym - Blessing of Food after ali Masses. Palm Sunday Morning 8:15,9:30 & 11:00 A.M. Dr. John E. Hamish preaching

Palm Sunday at Sunday Night Alive 5:00 P.M. ST- JAJVIES Rev. Jeff Nelson preaching EPISCOPAL CHURCH Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6:30 P.M. website: sijamesbirmln0drji.org CNldcare 8:45 a.m. Holy Week Services of Worship with Guest Preachers TheReverendFretl ijwodd,- •-'-..'.-, Sector: •-.".*.'; --' Maundy Thursday 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. Dr. John E. Harnish preaching 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Meditation Good Friday Evening Vespers 7:00 P.M. 7 a.m. Scenes and Reflections from the Cross 7 p.m. Easter Sunrise 7:00 A.M. 7 p.m. Hoiy Eucharist: Deacon Carl Gladstone and our Youth Stripping of the Altar Easter Morning 8:15,9:30 & 11:00 A.M. US TODAY FOR SPECIAL SERVICES, OR Dr, John E. Harnish preaching JOIN US AT ONE OF THESE OTHER TIMES: Noon - 3 p.m. Easter at Sunday Night Alive 5:00 P.M. 7PM BIBLE STUDY Rev. Jeff Nelson preaching 7 p.m. The Great Vigi

TEEN TAG TEAM Pastors ' [{Downtown Birmingham, between ' JohnHarnish Car! Gladstone LynnHasley JeffNelson Carl Price RodneyQut : Woodward & SoafMeW, ar the] Festival Holy Eucharist with Bras rcomer'olW^M^pie&Ghester) ;'P. Quintet and Choir at both servic* £48.64^.0820 CNldcare available from 8:45 a., I 1

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• dren, Youth and Chance! Choirs, Confessions 5.-00 • 6:45 pm . I full Orchestra • Bruce Snyder, Mass of The Last Sapper 7:00 p.m. Director of Music Ministries Followed by the procession to Altar •. I-TJ Sunday @ 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Free Will Offering ofRepose-The Stripping of the Main Attar &, Adoration at the Altar of r.'AUNDY THURSDAY, March 20 Repose until midnight rommunion Tenebrae Service ® 7:30 p.m. ! 3/21 GOOD Solemn Liturgy of The Passion of Our Lord at 3:00 p.m. i. :)0 FRIDAY Community Services 1 i j p.m. at Faith Covenant Church No Confessions today.

i '•! Confessions 9:00p.m. - 10:45 p.m. ; 3/22 HOLY • J a.m. Lakeside Sunrise Service •; SATURDAY: Easter Vigil 11:00 p. m. with .ed by our Youth • Breakfast High Mass of The Resurrection at. Midnight. (and 10:30 a.m. Easter Worship with Sunday School

Mass of The Resurrection -10:00 a.m. David W. Robertson, r*-r ." .iic f • • .• 4 "taw G8 (*) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 16,2008 www.hometownlife.com

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We do this through our on-site surgical specialists who assist with equip­ license, honorable discharge if prior military, ment operation, plus cleaning and maintenance of reusable equipment By improving the quality and producajvity of minimally invasive surgical procedures, we help hospitals and surgery Please bring a resume with ijou. no felony or domestic convictions. centers to achieve two critical goals: improve patient outcomes and reduce surgery costs. MARRIOTT • If you have experience working in healthcare operating rooms The job fair will be help at our offices 100 Renaissance Center • Enjoy working as part of a team Detroit, Ml 48243 • Have a passion for serving customers and identifying ways to improve service at 13200 Northend Ave., Oak Park, Ml (313)568-8000 • Are interested in growing your career into new areas of responsibility 48237. If u,ou can't make it please email Must Interview before testing WSS WANT TO TAXJK TO fW/ Interviews: Fri. March 21 • 8am-12pm resumes to Testing: Fri. March 21 • 1 pm-6pm Amor op^tmitJNiwm wem AMS* interviews: Sat. March 22 • 8am-12pm Please visit our website for current job openings at www.aesendo.com or fax your. [email protected] Testing: Sat. March 22 1 pm-6pm resume to 1-800-655-8949 Attn: Recruiter or email to [email protected] AES offers employees a Competitive Benefits Package which includes or fax 248-547-8936 Applications available on-line at: Health/pental/Vision, Life insurance. Disability Benefits, 401K Retirement Plan with an www.atlantapd.org Employer Match Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Advancement Contact Officer Jones 0 (404) 853-7650 Opportunities and Relocation Assistance. for further information American Endoscopy Services, inc. (AES) is an equal opportunity employer. www.hometQwniffe.com Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 16,2008 (*) ¢9 CATAPULTING INTO A NEW CAREER WORKWISE If your career is . was it. While watching a television program called "Trauma - He loves his work and is now studying for his M.S.N. at the losing its fizzle and you - Life in the ER," Iversen felt an adrenaline rush and saw that online Walden University in Minneapolis. don't know what to do, he could help others in an exciting, challenging environment. Robin Riley, F.N.P., A.P.R.N.-B.C, family nurse watch for clues. Rodney Bickford, B.S.B A., B.S.N., R.N., now a practitioner at the Navajo Health Foundation in Ganado, Consider the path of a professional staff nurse with open-heart and bypass patients Ariz., received a golden parachute when she left IBM, moved by group of men and at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Shadyside to Florida, where she managed vacation and long-term rental Mildred L women with these titles: Hospital, was a corporate tax manager. He kept driving his properties and, subsequently "played at being retired" after Culp -bouncer, semi-truck sick parents for medical care and couldn't understand what returning to Tennessee. "I missed doing something driver and repo guy; medical people were telling him. "I stepped up and had to meaningful with other people who cared what they were dumb it down so family understood," he says. Going to doing," she says. The idea to become a nurse came from a Credit: Susan Urmy -- corporate tax manager; nursing school solved the problem. friend. Riley entered Vanderbilt School of Nursing and first Photo: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean Coileen-Conway - hardware and software facilities manager; Barbara Ganley, Ph.D., R.N., A.H.N.-B.C, director of the practiced at age 61. Welch (r) awards Robin Riley the 2007 Founder's Medal for her high G.P.A. -- railroad engineer; and M.S.N. Program and associate professor, Department of LOOKING BACK and community service. Riley, first became a nurse at age 61. ' - corporate marketer, followed by vacation real estate Nursing, at Dominican University of California in San Is a first career a mismatch or a waste for a career property manager. Rafael, worked as facilities manager at a Los Angeles changer? Bickford, the former accountant, points out that "I Believe it or not, they all went back to school and became nurses. computer hardware and software company. She applied for was young, 17, and didn't really know what I wanted to do." "taking great pleasure in my prior jobs, tossing a drunk out CATALYST another job there and lost it to a person with an Riley, the former marketer, says, "Absolutely not. I just of a bar, breaking up a fight, getting into a scuffle myself, or Total career changes aren't out of the question. Dan undergraduate degree. She starting looking for a career with seemed to keep reinventing myself." Ganley, the facilities busting an ignition lock in a car and getting shot at,as I was Iversen, R.N., former bouncer and truck driver, does triage greater personal impact, no longer too timid to explore her manager, seemed to have come into her own. "I always speeding away. Now I take even greater pleasure in seeing a nursing at Medcor, Inc., in McHenry, 111. In his earlier repo dream -- nursing. wanted to be a nurse but never thought I was smart enough. smile on someone that I just treated, or even a thank you for job, he recalls going with another man to a house to Psychiatric nurse Leo Sullivan, R.N., who works at the I was from a Texas family and was expected to marry treating someone. My career in nursing now is definitely not repossess a car. Veterans Administration in North Hampton, Mass., had had someone... and have babies. I went for an A.N, for short- about the money. I made more money in my other jobs, but The car owner "broke down and started crying," Iversen enough of railroad engineering, after 20 years and wanted term reinforcement." Sullivan, the former railroad engineer, the satisfaction from helping someone instead of hurting recalls. He said, "If you guys would just allow me to take the something that offered "more giving, less taking." His former has no regrets. "I don't think anyone should do anything for him either physically or financially can't be beat(en)." tools out..." Iversen suddenly realized that this man -- a wife had gone into nursing,'and he was watching the more than 20 years," he says, chuckling, (Dr. Mildred L. Culp is an award-winning journalist. good person -- would no longer be able to earn a living. That Classifieds, "where there were always six columns for nurses." Iversen, the former bouncer and repo man, recalls Copyright 2008 Passage Media.)

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WIN work with very SHIPPING & VISION INSURANCE 1pm-3pm, 9495 Inkster smalt parts, and therefore No matter what it is, • Exp. with switchboard Rd., Taylor, Ml 48180. operations and telephone BILLER GENERAL HOPELESS? requires manual dexterity and I know I will find it In my RECEIVING Exp'd only need apply LABORER We are looking for volunteers LOOKING FOR A close vision ability. Attention Livonia manufacturing firm courtesy techniques For busy office, Vision experi­ to detail and organizational O&E Claeelfiedsl • Experience with providing ence a must. Full time, no Yard employee with Hi- to participate in a research CAREER requires computer savvy Indi­ LEGAL SECRETARY study of an investigational skills required. Machine Shop vidual with experience in pro­ top-notch customer service week-ends or evenings. Full Lo experience, Appiy in benefits, 401k. Email resume; EXP'D. PT, 10-15 hrs/wk. medication tor depression, (not a job) experience helpful. RatB of cessing parts orders, pulling • Ability to determine priority person; level of calls and route them [email protected] Very flexible, Southfleld area. Qualified participants receive pay is $9,10 to start plus full materials for production, Hi- 22800 W. 8 Mile Rd. Real Estate Agent accordingly Resume [email protected] all research related care, benefits package. EOE, Lo to load/unload trucks. Southfleld, Ml 48033 Seminar Send resume by 5 pm, Competitive wages and full • Computer proficiency WINDOW CLEANER study medication, and office • Possess tact, courtesy and JOURNEYMAN (M/F) visits at no cost, Please call March 20, 2008 Wednesday, 03/19/08 to benefits, random drug testing [email protected] professional judgment To become operation mgr, GOLF COURSE the Institute for Health PT Enrollment Specialist required, Fax resume to At 12pm &6pm. or FAX 248-426-5631 • Superb oral communication Clean cut, aggressive. Good MAINTENANCE Studies at 1-877-908-CARE. Earn up to $550 per week 734-744-2071 LEGAL SECRETARY skills pay, benefits, 1-866-570-7755 Farmington Hills small firm, Now hiring for PT seasonal Ask about compensation (Free pre-licensing part-time. We train, May work • Professional In appearance Call io place your ad a! Patent/Intellectual property help, Retirees welcome. Apply available for participation. Classes) from home, 888-695-3473 and demeanor at: Plum Hollow Country Clubr l-800-579-SELL(7355) Help Wanted-Off ice exp. required. Please send • Ability to work with minimal resumes to: Box 1673 Starting $8/hr, 248-352-2436 RECEPTIONIST supervision > Clerical HOUSEKEEPING 'Saturday' Pre-licensing Full-Time.for retirement home Observer & Eccentric, 36251 classes will be held in PRODUCTION Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, Ml GOLF PRO SHOP IMMEDIATE in Livonia, 14265 Middiebelt. Forward resume and salary ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full/Part-Time. Livonia during the month of TECHNICIANS No phone calls please. 48150 OPENING requirements to: For Garden City Insurance Apply: Brae Burn Golf Club, April (limited seating) Agency, Will report directly to Flexible hrs. Responsible RECEPTIONIST JEWiSH FEDERATION OF Plymouth: 734-453-1900 Our exceptional growth and agent & assistant agent with •LEGAL SECRETARY- P/T for cleaning furniture, PT, Midnights. Nurse Aide exp, METROPOLITAN DETROIT This is the time to buy stability is at it's highest in client. Must possess exc, peo­ •RECEPTIONIST/ accessories, etc. & main­ a plus for retirement home in Human Resources Director homes In Michigan, be the our too year history and ple & computer skills. This is LEGAL SECRETARY - F/T Grocery taining store appearance. Livonia, 14285 Middiebelt. DREAM 6735 Telegraph Road, one to sell the House. has created a need for P. 0. Box 2030 a non-licensed position, we The Birmingham office of Great environment, Co. No phone calls please. Change your life personally Production Techs Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48303 will provide training. Email: Clark Hill PLC has imme­ paid medical benefits. & financially register today. in our Plymouth manufac­ ome diate openings for a P/T SALES or fax to 248-642-8660 [email protected] Apply in person: turing facility. Qualified SHOPPING B legal secretary working 7'Ae*&- fiiind. /frW. Gardner-White Furniture, ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR or e-mail to CALL ED B0WLIN candidates will have a relat­ [email protected] AUTO F SI Thurs & Fri 8:45-5 and a 39453 Ford Road Responsibilities incl. VIEW 30,000 Due to growth/expansion, AT 734-591-5940, EXT. 107 ed associate degree and/or TRAINING PERSON F/T Receptionist/Legal in Canton New business'development, Additional Homes - we are seeking candidates at least two years of nands Less than 5 yrs sxp. need not Secretary working Mon- Mext to Home Depot' on expsr-encs operating, recruiting talent and increasing apply. Must have afrlity to Fri 9:45-6 Candidates for several locations with 734-844-3190 TAX SPECIALIST, FT Individual management experience in maintaining and adjusting temp and direct hire sales for wwwiiometownlife.com & corporate tax prep. Benefits. train via the internet & phone. must have a positive & the following: manufacturing equipment Oakland and Wayna Counties. Resume: [email protected] Excellent phone & computer professional demeanor, •Restaurant "Food Service to maximize production Fax: 248-569-4449 skills a must. Must be a self be flexible & reliable, and output while maintaining Candidates must be highly •Culinary »Guest Services SIGN INSTALLER starter. Salary, benefits & possess exc. organiza­ quality and safety. This is a motivated, organized have exc, "Grocery'Produce Lamar Advertising is look­ 401k. 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Please pre-employment physical & skilled in working with a vari­ Grocery individuals only, This position offers top com­ salary & benefits package, Indicate which position Maintenance-Golf Course drug test, Apply in person: ety of office machines, make The Wyndgate Send resume to: pensation, exc. benefits and a Lamar Advertising Call 734-495-1500 you are applying for & HVAC & R Fax: 734-495-3169 deliveries, complete office file send resume w/salary Reliable persons to work 25- Attn: PT #14 rewarding work environment 6405 N. HlxRd. Maintenance & Service, email: [email protected] that offers growth opportunity projects, etc. Please' send requirements to: Piping & Controls, 50 hrs/wk, FT & PT, No exp, Wastland, Ml 48185 or email: resume to: Fint. i*W. M""- Q]Hftftoa\Biflcv,Cg. and high earning potential. [email protected] [email protected] or Commercial/Industrial needed, will train, Apr-Nov. Located btwn, [email protected] fax to 248-642-2174 Salary Is DOE, Fax your E.CE. Due to growth/expansion, . Full-Time & benefits, Golf privileges. Flexible hours. E.0.E, resume to: 810-227-1344 EOE Ford & Warren Rds, or fax to: 248-208-0732 we are seeking candidates Fax resume to MECC 1975 W. Gunn Rd. for several locations with Rochester Hills Ml 48306 (313) 535-4403 Help Wanteri General management experience In S13-S32/hOUr. 248.652.3451 Help Wanled-Generai the following; •Restaurant •Food Service •Culinary «Guest Services INSPECTOR •Grocery •Produce City of Troy EOE :nL- Apartment •Meat/Seafood Housing & Zoning •Dell/Bakery Part-time $18-S20/hr # Req HS/GEO & 3yrs code To apply, please visit enforcement exp Career minded individual CUETER Apply now until us at our website: needed to manage a mid­ March 28, 2008. size apartment community www.buschs.CDm Applications available at: In Westiand, Experience a ISi''^! ^eeP '"•'• OOOOE 500 W, Big Beaver must. Competitive salary QR0OMER Troy, Ml or www.troymi.gov and benefits. 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Bloomfleld His. 248-334-1200 We are currently looking for qualified Help Wanled-Geiieriil applicants to fill the following positions: * Division Manager - Sales Professionals mult * Landscape Foreman's & Grounds Maintenance Foreman's * Blower Truck Drivers parriers * Tractor & Batwing Operators • Great community reputation • Industry's best pay plan • Appreciation for work done • Training Salary * D.P.W, Foreman **• eded • • Family owned • Company car plan " Mechanics9 Labors * Office Staff WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY AND • 401K program • A fun and challenging • R" • Additional dally, weekly, place to work Please bring a resume with LJOU. FARMINGTON AREA montttly & yearly bonuses The job fair will be help At $ur offices Interviews Day Only! Previous experience preferred. Tuesday, March at 13200 Nerthend Ave., Oak Park, Ml Must be available on Thursday morning, MWk Dress fon^ 48237. If Lfou can't make it please email Saturday evening/Sunday morning, resumes to Reliable transportation. 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Please email RN's & LPN's have created new positions OFFICE MANAGER Responsibilities: Develop odontal health. Fax resume to ment practice in Royal Oak. New Hudson working with good refer­ strategic sales/marketing 313-584-0550 resume to A Premier Facility an Affiliate that require 4 or 5 mature, Searching for a F/T Office The successful candidate will well-groomed individuals to ences. Exp prefereti but Manager in our Dearborn objectives & materials; offer [email protected] of William Beaumont Hospital KITCHEN MANAGER DENTAL HYGIENIST have demonstrated superviso­ sell for our company. will train the right person. location. Must be self- solutlons/training/consulta- Evergreen Health & Living PART-TIME ry skills and a positive team EXPERIENCED Perfect for retirees, profes­ We offer good pay pian & motivated & highly organ­ tion to meet customer MEDICAL ASSISTANT Center has full and part time Southfield (10 Mile & Beech). approach, No weekends or sionals seeking to supple­ Benefits. Apply in person to ized with a strong ability to needs. Position available for experi­ positions open on Days, Needed full time for bar & grill, Our high-tech practice has a holidays. Apply on-line at, or ment their income, or for New Car Mgr: multi-task. Must be experi­ Qualifications: Bachelor's- enced MA in fast paced family Afternoon, and Midnight shifts Please leave message between great opportunity for you on send, fax or email a current those who enjoy dealing LIVONIA CHRYSLER-JEEP enced in computers, book­ degree in Mechanical Engi­ practice. References required. for RNs and LPNs. If you are 8am-7pm, 734-341-5818 Tues/Thurs.l Computer and resume with salary history to: with peoplB. 30777, PLYMOUTH RD keeping, data entry. neering from Accredited Fax resume to: 248-474-4224 a professional and dedicated digital x-ray experience a Attn: Deanna TCPC. 844 Call 734-838-1120 Starting compensation Coiiege/University; Eight (8) RN/LPN willing to work in the SANDWICH ARTISTS plus. 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Just reduced, $7,800. 734-673-8465 We'll waive up to 6 lease Auto Misc 81501 II\i PLYMOUTH payments when you buy or lease a new Chevrolet Leases expiring before Jan. 2,2009. KEEP YOUR INCOME TAX Push, pull or drag that old SHOP CHEUV NOW See us for details car into us for your down it's always a great time to get a great Chevy. payment. We'll take any­ thing butaYugo, TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 PLUS $1,000 REBATE 2006 CHRYSLER 2006 2005 JEEP GRAND SCRAP BATTERIES TOWN & COUNTRY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE We Buy Scrap Batteries TOURING CHEROKEE ROCKY MTN. $7.00 Automotive, Stock #2450 Stock #2445 Stock #2495 ' $9..00 Lt. Com.; 2008 MAUBU 2008 SILVERADO WT $16.00 Heavy com. Quantities of 25 or more, Deep tinted glass, We will pick up. Air, tinted glass, camper mirrors, 13,988 J 14,488 A '14,488 Michigan Battery Equip. --j3 P/wind, cruise, tilt, tow package, 1-800-356-9151 On-Star, \mm \*f P/locks, auto trans. QS~m JL."^ Stock #9541 5.3V8. WHY WALK? Stock #4241 We have over 50 pretty cars & 2 ugly ones priced at only $99 down, SO Down SO Down * 2007 CHRYSLER 2005 CHRYSLER 2007 DODGE TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 SO Security** $0 Security** PT CRUISER TOWN & COUNTRY GRAND CARAVAN Ho. $232 Total Due $249 Total Due LIMITED TOURING SXT-4 Auto Financing GM Employee Price GM Employee Price Stock #2548 Stock #2539 Stock #8I493A GOOD CREDIT, BAD CREDIT »10,988 *14.488 As long as you're not on ^1L America's Most Wanted, we can get you financed! 2008IMPALA 2008 TRAILBIAZER Call for Approval! ^ SBF^^TJ TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 Sunroof, CD player, < *>fe-_ P/wind, P/locks, On-Star, auto trans. > < P/seat, tilt, cruise, Autos Wanted P/W&L, tiit, cruise, On-Star. RRdef, air, deep Stock #9564 tinted glass. 2006 2007 2005 DODGE DEALER IN NEED OF CARS Stock #3892 DODGE CHARGER CHRYSLER 300 NEON SRT Guaranteed, will pay best 35 HD TOURING Stock #81493 price! Call for cash price or sell on consignment. No car Stock #2591 Stock #2498 4 IN STOCK or truck too oid or too newl SO Down $1000 Down TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 SO Security" $0 Security** Per No. '13,988 DONATE YOUR CAR to SPE­ $259 Total Due $1250 Total Due Lease CIAL KIDS FUNDI Help dis­ GM Employee Price GM Employee Price abled children with camp and education. Non-runners OK. "Jeep Quickest Free, fast towing. free cruise/hotel voucher. Tax deductible. Call 1-866-448-3254, .--Jl_* )- if-"'"- 12000 T€l€GRAPHROAD WE WANT YOUR CARI -ou | ANY CONDITION. TOP $$$$ LaRlche -} • + (FREE TOWING) E • wtimunt no TAYLOR j 248-335-7480, 248-939-6123 ^J EDIII -MICHIGAN AVENUE- Junk Cars Wanted m 40875 PLYMOUTH RD MO* * Tt

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* + All payments and buy prices are for qualifying A/Z planners. For qualifying non A/Z planners an additional $900 to $1500 would be required to keep the payments or price the same. All payments Include acquisition fee, exclude tax and license fees. 10,500 miles per year. Buy for price add tax, title, doc and destination fee. Subject to availability. All rebates assigned to dealer including owner loyalty where applicable and may require Ford Credit financing. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle. Payments and prices per program in effect at publication and are subject to change. Alt offers expire 4-1 -08