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"We're going to see what Courtney Conover, Purchasing exactly we can do at the local Director Jade Smith, Planning level to help these folks," he Commissioner Adam said, unveiling his plan during Hammons and two representa­ a Westland City Council meet­ tives who hadn't been named ing. — one from the city council The six-member task force and one from the local cham­ will be charged with devising ber of commerce. ways to educate homeowners In another development, about resources that may be Wild said his administration accessible to them as they try will use a one-year home sales to avoid foreclosure. study, rather than the typical PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER "Early recognition of the two-year formula, as the asses­ Sande Godbout watches as her husband, James, is sworn in to a new four-year term on the City Council by 18th District Judge C. Charles Bokos during problem is the key to preven­ sor's office prepares the 2008 the city's inaugural ceremony Monday. tion," Wild said. "It is impera­ assessments. The one-year tive that our residents who are analysis could provide some tax facing foreclosure have access relief amid severely declining to resources that may help property values. prevent them from losing their Councilman Charles homes." Pickering earlier had voiced BY DARRELL CLEM Wild's decision to form a task support for a one-year study, STAFF WRITER force came after he attended a saying "a lot of our residents November foreclosure summit are suffering." He told Wild Veteran city leader James Godbout hosted by Detroit and orga­ that he appreciated the effort. clinched the Westland City Council's top nized by the U.S. Conference of "I'm looking forward to the post Monday night, ascending to the pres­ Mayors. At that time, Westland results of it," Pickering said. idency in a sweeping vote by his council already had reported 424 Administration officials cau­ colleagues. mortgage-related foreclosures tioned that the one-year study "I'm excited about it," he said about for 2007- can only focus on home sales winning the spot that had eluded him in Westland Assessor James and not on houses that are cur­ past attempts. Elrod will chair the city's rently on the market. Godbout, replacing Councilman task force. Other members Charles Pickering as president, was will include Deputy Mayor dclemihometowniife.com I (734) 953-2110 tapped for the post as he started his eighth year on council. After presiding over his first meeting, Godbout said his top goals will be pushing for a cleanup plan for contaminated Central City Park, seeking a viable curbside recycling pro­ gram and maintaining a healthy city budget. Godbout's rise to the council presi­ of pregnant girlfriend dency followed years of community service that included his involvement BY DARRELL CLEM Thursday. The woman called in the former Wayne-Westland YMCA, STAFF WRITER 9-1-1 for help and was taken the Westland Condominium Directors to St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Association, the Westland Community . A pregnant Westland Livonia, where she was later Foundation and the city's recycling Clerk's office employee Tina Stanke, soon to be the deputy clerk, pins a corsage onto City Clerk woman has lost her baby after released. Eileen DeHart before DeHart took the oath of office. In the background is newly chosen Westland she was beaten and kicked A couple of other people Please see COUNCIL, A3 City Council President James Godbout. by her boyfriend inside her were inside the apartment Woodland Villa apartment when the incident happened, near Warren and Central City authorities said. Parkway, police said. Jarrett turned himself in The attack on the 19-year- to police Sunday and was old expectant mother led to charged Wednesday with earns top firefighter honor criminal charges Wednesday assaulting a pregnant woman against 24-year-old Daniel and intentionally causing a BYOARRELLCLEM ing his employment," Adams works in the fire prevention Reed Jarrett II of Wayne, miscarriage. If convicted, he STAFF WRITER Fire Chief Michael Reddy division and is a licensed fire inspector who had been attending col­ could face penalties ranging said. "Not only has he and investigator. He also is a member of a lege out of state, police Sgt. up to life in prison. Westland Fire Capt. John Adams con­ performed his job in an mayoral task force and has been involved Michael Harhold said. Jarrett was ordered jailed sistently goes beyond the call of duty, outstanding manner, but in such events as Turn Off The Violence Jarrett, described as the by Westland 18th District whether he's raising money to help needy he has also found the night. father, is accused of assault­ Judge C. Charles Bokos in children at Christmas or teaching senior time to belong to and He has helped with emergency man­ ing the woman after an argu­ lieu of a $50,000 cash bond. citizens how to best escape a burning participate in a number agement planning for St. Damian School ment escalated over whether The defendant is scheduled building. of organizations." and was involved in setting up an evacu­ she should have had an abor­ for a Jan. 17 preliminary He has worked tirelessly to make For his efforts, Adams ation plan for Scottsdale Apartments, tion, Harhold said. hearing that will determine Westland a better city since he was hired has become the new Fire Officer of the Reddy said. According to statements whether he should stand trial by the city in 1993. Year, earning a prestigious award given Adams has worked with companies made to police, Jarrett in Wayne County Circuit "Capt. Adams has proven to be a great annually to an employee who most con­ like Weyerhaeuser Inc. to ensure regula- knocked the victim to the Court. asset to the Westland Fire Department tributes to the department's improve­ floor, beat her and kicked and has accomplished many tasks dur­ ment. Piease see ADAMS, A2 her shortly after 7 P-m. last [email protected] I (734) 953-2110

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'Great ambassadors' Wild ousts Carroll Local soldiers as housing director prepare for BY DARRELL CLEM Carroll became the fourth STAFF WRITER director that Wild has ousted Iraq mission since he was elected as Mayor William Wild will mayor last November. The BY STACY JENKINS replace his housing and com­ mayor earlier fired Economic STAFF WRITER munity development director Development Director as he continues to reshape his William Caya, Controller/ Vicky MacDonald knows new administration. Purchasing Agent Dwayne homemade cookies have a way Wild announced Monday Harrigan and computer- of bringing comfort. that Housing Director Terry systems Director Charles The Farmington Hills Carroll's last day was Friday, Nalbandian. mother did what she always and two other employees will " Wild replaced Caya with does for her son, William perform Carroll's duties until former Westland Chamber MacDonald, 25, and his fellow his successor is named as of Commerce President Lori soldiers in the Michigan Army early as next week. Wild con­ Fodale and Harrigan with National Guard Company A firmed that he was negotiat­ banker Jade Smith. Wild 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry ing with a new director. decided to leave Nalbandian's Regiment — she baked choco­ Carroll had served in the post vacant for now and have late chip and M&M cookies. post for a year and over­ an outside company perform This time, they have to last a saw numerous government the duties. little longer, though. programs, including hous­ The city's senior citizen Sgt. MacDonald was more ing assistance and federal resources director, Peggy than 100 soldiers in the Community Development Ellenwood, also left her Detroit-based unit and more Block Grant projects. Wild job, but her departure was than 500 statewide to be S-. didn't cite a reason for described as a retirement. deployed Tuesday morning to PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Carroll's departure. She has been replaced on an Fort Hood, Texas, where they'll Posing for family photos are Cindy Driver, Spec. Roy Dixon of Westland, David Driver and David Driver Sr. The Drivers Before he became the city's interim basis by the deputy train for three months before are Garden City residents. housing director, Carroll had director, Barb Marcum. going to Iraq on a convoy secu­ previously worked as an exec­ Some of Marcum's support­ rity mission. His sister, Stacy Bryant, 28, America," he said. "I am tre­ utive assistant to then-Mayor ers have urged the mayor to "I'm nervous, scared, excited, of Redford, doesn't want her mendously proud of you. You Sandra Cicirelli. make her the full-time director. anxious," said MacDonald, brother to go to Iraq. will be in my prayers the entire a Class of 2000 North "I don't think they should time you're gone." Farmington High School grad­ be going," she said, adding Bill MacDonald, William uate and second oldest of seven <3et that she is opposed to the war. MacDonald's father, said he children in his family. "But, I'm "There are a lot of young, inno­ now knows how his father felt comfortable with the training cent men going over there and when he went to war nearly 40 COUNCIL we've received and we're fully getting hurt." years ago. FROM PAGE A1 prepared for deployment." Bryant, a newlywed, will "I'm experiencing what my Family and friends of the sol­ miss the February birth of his father experienced when I went committee, among numer­ diers gathered Monday night first child, but that's motiva­ to Vietnam," he said. ous other organizations. He is at the Detroit Light Guard tion to complete his mission. He's resisting offering advice employed as an account man­ Armory for a departure cer­ "It's an honor to do what I'm to his son. ager for Rockwell Automation. emony, which was one of four doing," he said. "The reason I'm "He'll have to make his own In another decision at City held throughout the state. doing it is to keep my wife safe way," he said. "He has to rely Hall, the council gave a vote of "Your moms, your dads, your and keep my daughter safe. on his training, not what I tell confidence to Councilwoman spouses, your children... all of Just knowing I'll have them to him." Cheryl Graunstadt by retain­ TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER us are honored to be with you V come home to, brings hope and Other local Michigan National ing her as the second-ranking Westland City Councilman Michael and honored that you put on happiness to keep me strong Guard soldiers deployed Tuesday president pro tern. Kehrer gets a kiss from his mother, the uniform, to serve," said U.S. while I'm over there." include: Sgt. Jeremy Rudd The naming of officers came Marion Kehrer, after taking his oath Sen. Carl Levin, who is Senate Madison Bryant, 18 months, sits on Alisha Shumake of Garden of Novi; Pvt. David Driver of on the same night of an inaugu­ of office. Armed Services Committee her uncle's shoulders. Pfc. Allen, City was among the friends and Garden City; Pvt2. Thomas ral ceremony, next door at the chairman. Bryant, who left Tuesday for training family of Pfc. Jeffrey Gendron, Rea, Pvt2. David Grattan and Bailey Recreation Center, for office was given by Deputy Clerk Levin, a vocal advocate for in Texas before deploying to Iraq. 23, of Garden City to say good­ Pfc, Donald Grenier of Livonia; city leaders who won their can> Nancy Bonaparte. troop withdrawal from Iraq, bye Monday night. Pvt2. Christopher Boertje, Pvt2. paign bids in last November's Family members, friends and said he and other members by his nieces, Angel May, 8, "I think noble is the best Wesley Cain, Spc. Roy Dixon, city elections. political supporters joined the of Congress stand behind the and Brittany Thomas, 10, word to describe them," said Pvt2. Jeffrey Moore, Pvt2. Godbout took his oath of office six elected officials for their troops. of Redford and his cousin, Shumake. James Peterson, Pvt2. Travis and was sworn in by Westland night in the spotlight. "We are united in our sup­ Shannon Kenney, 10, of Maj. Gen. Thomas Cutler Canyock and Pvt2. Christopher 18th District Judge C. Charles "We take these jobs very seri­ port of our troops. All of us Redford, along with his sib­ praised the soldiers for their Hylton of Westland. Bokos, as were Councilman ously," Wild told the crowd. stand behind you. I want you lings and other relatives. courage and commitment. They're expected to return Dewey Reeves and Mayor "We already work hard, and to know that," he said. "We will "It's really sad and we'll "You will be great ambas­ home in one year. William Wild. Councilmen we're going to continue to work continue to give you everything miss him. We hope he doesn't sadors for the United States of Michael Kehrer and Bill Johnson hard. We're going to continue you need. Godspeed to you and get hurt and that he comes [email protected] | (734) 953-2131 were sworn in by City Clerk to do positive things for the city your families." home earlier than a year," said Eileen DeHart, whose oath of of Westland." Pfc. Allen Bryant, 22, of Thomas. "It will be weird with­ Livonia, was surrounded out him." THINKING ABUU'I

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Mike Goschka who contact Colleen Mills at (734) several Republican candidates will discuss why people should 425-0079- and their supporters will be vote for Huckabee; Jeffrey holding events or speaking Quesnelle, head of Michigan's Romney, McCain hit town to crowds in western Wayne Huck's Army; Ron Babin, Americans for Prosperity, a County this weekend. deputy director of the Michigan group dedicated to constraining Fair Tax Association, and the government growth, will host Huck's Army holds event Rev. Ron Clark of Forest Avenue GOP presidential candidates Supporters of Republican Baptist Church of Ypsilanti. Gov. Mitt Romney and Sen. presidential candidate Mike Admission is free. John McCain from noon to 5 Huckabee are hosting an event p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Laurel Youngsters in Anne McKolay's kindergarten class check to duck eggs they hatched as part of a science unit. highlighting his family friendly Kucinich to speak Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft, values at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. Democratic presidential can­ Livonia. 13, at Vision Lanes, 38250 Ford didate Rep. Dennis Kucinich The event also will play host Road, Westland. will discuss his bill to create a to Congressmen Thaddeus Kindergartners enjoy 'quackers' Sponsored by Huck's U.S. Department of Peace and McCotter and Mike Rogers, Rangers, the event isn't a fund­ Nonviolence at a conference of Attorney General Mike Cox, BY SUE MASON raiser, it's to promote Huckabee the Citizens for Peace starting t state Rep. Jack Hoogendyk and STAFF WRITER and his family values. There will at 7 p-m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at journalists Stephen Moore of be free children's games, arts, Unity of Livonia, on Five Mile the Wall Street Journal and Mary may have had a lamb crafts, face painting and story- between Middlebelt and Inkster John Stossel of ABC's 20/20. follow her around, but it was tellings including Huckabee's roads. Tickets are $29 per person, ducklings that followed around favorite children's story. According to the Citizens for $15 for students or $59 for a students in Anne McKolay*s Entertainment will be by The Peace, a grassroots organization family of four. To register ahead kindergarten class at Detroit Flames Band, featuring dedicated to finding non-vio­ of time, go online to www. Schweitzer Elementary School. Dee Brown and saxophone play­ lent solutions for problems both americansforprosperity.org Named Rocketship and er Desi McCullers. Discounted domestic and international, and click on the Michigan link. Brownie — the students picked bowling - $7 per person for two more than 60 members of Registration starts atlQ a.m. the names — the ducks are on games, including shoe rental Congress are currently listed as the day of the conference. their way to lounging around the Domino Farms petting farm after being raised from eggs in the classroom by McKolay. Benefit moved to larger site "I got the idea from our sci­ ence unit, Two by Two, at the end of it, it suggest you can *.&*.+. hatch eggs," said McKolay. "We Rocketship and Brownie are fixtures on the playground during the expected turnout did quails before and that was kindergartners' recess. OK, but pheasants were crazy." McKolay ordered the eggs McKolay who has a small pool "The kids love the duck Friends and those wishing to Schools' Grandview loss will still be held at 6 p.m. through a neighbor who works at home for them to swim in, walks," said McKolay. "We love help a tragedy-touched family Elementary, where their moth­ Friday, Jan. 18, but has been for a veterinarian. She kept Surprisingly, they don't swim our ducks." have overwhelmed organizers er, Jodie, is a paraprofessional. moved to Ward Evangelical them in an incubator until they for long periods of time. 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If you want to submit an item for faiths welcome. There is a $60 charge 7:00 p.m. at St. Aidan Parish, 17500 overall health memory and balance. divorce rate of less than 1 divorce in 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity Church of the religion calendar, fax it to for materials, but no woman will be Farmington Rd. Livonia. For informa­ Everyone is welcome from beginning every 1000 marriages. For registra­ Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For informa­ (734) 591-7279 or write: Religion turned away because of inability to tion, call (734) 425-5950. Features the to experienced participants at any. tion information, calf Mary Ellen at tion, call (734) 425-2800. Calendar, Observer Newspapers, pay. Register by calling (734) 261-1455, return-of the People of Life display time. Classes begin 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. (734)464-4435. Upper Room Ministries 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Ext 207 or online at www.endowon- to remember the 35th anniversary 14, and continue every Monday there­ Reformed Protestant services Meets 6 p.m. Sundays, in Room 111 in Deadline for an announcement to line.com, St Michael's complex is at of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court after. Cost per class depends on num­ Weekly Sunday services began Jan. Our Lady of Loretto School on Beech appear in the Thursday edition is 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Rd., decision that legalized abortion. To ber of participants. For information 6. The doctrines and teachings of Daly and Six Mile in Redford. Upper noon Monday. Livonia. see the exhibit that will be on display, or to reserve your space, call (248) Reformed Protestantism will be Room Ministries is a spirit filled, char­ Single Place Ministry visitwww.usccb.org/prolife/exhibit. 701-1587 or (248) 626-3620. Visit www. preached every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ismatic ministry sponsored by Living JANUARY Divorce recovery workshop with vari­ htm. Special guest speakers will also orchardumc.org for updates. worship services of the Free Church of Water Church in Livonia. All faiths ENDOW ous speakers 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, be included. The Recovery Principles Scotland (Continuing). A new preach­ welcome to attend, For information, St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Jan. 10 to Feb. 21, at First Presbyterian Living Water series Continues 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. ing station has been established and call Pastor Luke Willis at (734) 425- Livonia will host two different ses­ Church, Emeritus Room, 200 E. Main, Mark McGilvrey leads a 10-week video 16 and 23, in the sanctuary at Unity the services will be held at Cherry 6360, or Bishop Dan Strength at (734) sions of the Archdiocese of Detroit's Northville. Topics include network- series caiied H20 starting 6:30 p.m. of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile, between Hills School, 50440 Cherry Hill, comer 812-1099. ENDOW program, a continuing ing/midlife crisis, stage of grief, put­ Sunday, Jan. 13, at Memorial Church Inkster and Middlebelt roads. Call of Ridge Rd., Canton. The Rev. Sean F.I.R.E. ministries women's study group focused on ting your "ex" in focus, legal aspects of Christ, 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 421-1760. The class focuses on Humby will preach each Sunday. With theme scripture, He shall baptize the dignity of women of all ages and of divorce (includes pot luck dinner), (734) 464-6722. The group is open to honesty, open-mindedness and will­ For moreinformation,call Margaret you with the Holy Ghost and with fire faiths. Based on Pope John Paul It's spiritual help and forgiveness, help­ men and women who would like to ingness. -1 Waldecker at (313) 530-6170, visit www. (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Livonia at Letter to Women, the group meets ing children through divorce, and review the basic teachings of Jesus ENDOW westminsterconfession.org, or e-mail Living Water Church, 11663 Areola in 9:30 a.m. Thursdays beginning Jan, relationships old and new. Cost is . who claimed to be living water. It is Educating on the Nature and Humby at [email protected]. the Inkster and Plymouth roads area 10. The second session, being offered $35 and includes book, Growing also intended for those who have Dignity of Women sessions 7-9 Special services at 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership in the area only at St. Michael's, is through Divorce. Scholarships avail­ never made a commitment to Jesus. p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 17, to March Sundays in January the focusjs on of Luke Willis. F.I.R.E. Ministries. For caiied Different Times, Abiding Dignity able). Childcare available for tod­ Tai Chi class 6, (explores Pope John Paul fl's how life would be different if you more information, call (734) 425- and deals with a woman's inherent dlers through grade six. To register Orchard United Methodist Church Mulieris Dignitatem-On the Dignity only had 30 days to live, 10:30 a.m. 6360. dignity at all stages of her life from for workshop, call (248) 349-0911. (30450 Farmington Rd., Farmington and Vocation of Women), in Bixmal at Friendship Church which meets at New worship schedule 0 to 100. The group meets 9:30 a.m. Register for child care at least two Hills) is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam Hall church.buiiding at St. Aidan Michigan Theological Seminary, 41550 Regular church service 10 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 8, Both weeks before the workshop begins. Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi, This medita­ Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. For infor­ Sundays with Communion and groups meet in the convent basement People of Life service tive form of Martial Arts is great Rd., Livonia. Second session begins mation, call (734) 710-9370 or visit Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for all meeting room. Women of all ages and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13,2008 at for reducing stress and is great for 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 14, to March 3, www.Canton Friendship.org. ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross (explores Pope John Paul ll's Letter to Day of service Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), Women), in conference room in parish Beginning in January, a Day of Service 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Cali (734) 427- office. Registration required for both and Spirituality will be made available 1414. All visitors welcome. Visit www. sessions. $60 for materials for each by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and the holycrosslivonia.org. session. Contact Michele Schmidt Solanus Casey Center. The purpose Sunday worship at (734) 367-0353 or send e-mai! to of the day is to serve, to meet, and 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 [email protected]. to have one's faith grow. The day a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. Wednesday Spaghetti fund-raiser allows groups to help at the Capuchin Bibie Study, at Good Shepherd aseaaes 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at St. Services Center and dine with guests Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne Rd. Matthew's United Methodist Church, at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. A tour at Hunter, Westland. For information, tuaries, Memorials, Remembrances 30900 Six Mile, Livonia. Tickets $10 of the Earth Works urban garden, call (734) 721-0800. adults, $8 seniors and children. which provides six tons of produce Worship services 579-7355 ^ fax:" 734-953-2232'' Please bring a canned good for their each season, will also be made 10 a.m. Sundays Divine Liturgy fol­ .11: [email protected] pantry. Come enjoy a spaghetti available. The day concludes with a lowed by a fellowship/coffee time, dinner and help support the Music self-guided tour of the Solanus Casey at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Scholarship Program that the Livonia Center, a spirituality center dedicated Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile, between Civic Chorus sponsors every year for to the Capuchin friar who is credited Newburgh and Wayne roads, Livonia. . local students. Raffle baskets and with miraculous cures and valued for Church school for children and adults 50/50 raffles. Be part of the fun and his wise and compassionate counsel. begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Vespers are entertainment for the evening with a The minimum age is 7th grade and celebrated 5 p.m. Saturdays. Visitors Karaoke twist. For tickets, call Kelly at the maximum size of the group is 30. are always welcome. For more infor­ (734)377-1745. The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends mation, call (248) 476-3432 (church), Women's retreat at 2:30 p,m. There is no cost. Lunch $48) 477-4712 (rectory) or Web site at Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 19-20, at St. included. For more information, send www.orthodoxlivonla.org. John's Retreat Center of Plymouth. e-mail to [email protected]. Singers wanted Cost is $85, includes Saturday lunch, To learn more about the Capuchin Soup Riverside Park Church of God is look­ dinner, snacks and Sunday breakfast. Kitchen, visit www.cskdetroit.org. ing for voices to join their choir. For. Rooms are single occupancy. For Thrift store more information, call (734) 464- ELIZABETH (Betty) EUGENE H. LANSI$G.,MD FRANZ FUGMANN more information, call Kathy Weinberg Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 0990. ANGELO Age 80, of Westland. Died peacefully On January 2, 2008, Franz at (734) 464-0211, Ext. 202. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Pancake breakfasts Of Birmingham, MI passed away at home January 7, 2008. Born Fugmann of Frankenmuth, MAMA's coffeehouse James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. The Ushers'Club of St. Michael the September 17, 1927 to the late Albert MI, formerly of Birmingham, Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Clark The Milroys and Annie and Rod Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. Archangel Parish in Livonia continue Retirement Community in Grand & Anna in Mason City, Iowa. passed away at home in his Capps perform Saturday, Jan. 19, at their 30-year tradition of all-you-can- Rapids, her home for the past five Graduated from St. Joseph's High sleep after a 2-year bout with cancer. School, Mason City, Iowa in 1945. He was 81. Born in his maternal Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 UPCOMING eat pancake breakfasts on the third years. She was born on July 17, 1923 1 in Lansing to Albert Jr, and Isabel Enlisted in the US Navy in June of grandparents house on September 28, N. Woodward near northwest corner Christian comedian Sunday of each month from 8:30 a.m. 1945 and was stationed in Pearl 1926, he was baptized Franz Johan Stoll. She was married to Frank of Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfieid Hills. Ed Thompson (www.edthompson- to noon. The breakfasts are served in Angelo on February 25, 1950. Frank Harbor, with an honorable discharge Fugmann at the Lutheran Church in live.com), 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the school cafeteria at 11441 Hubbard, was the longtime managing editor at in 1946. Graduated from Loras the little village of Schney, Germany. Open mic at 7:15 p.m., show at 8 p.m. thi: Detroit Yrcc Press, lie preceded College, Duhuoue, fA in 1950. He immigrated to the U.S. when he Admission $12, $10 seniors and age 16 Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, south of Plymouth Road. Adults, $5; her in death in November 2000. Married Kathryn Helviek August 30, was a year old, coming through Ellis and under, for information, call (248) 14175 Farmington Rd., north of 1-96 children ages 4-11, $3; children under 1952. Graduated from the University Island in 1928 with his mother, Anna, Surviving are her two sons: Frank 569-0965. To reserve an open mic (Schoolcraft service drive), Livonia. age 3, free; and family (2 adults and (Suzanne) and grandchildren Alyson of Iowa College of Medicine in 1955. and his older sister, Winnifred. His and Nicolas, all of Portland, OR; Surgical residency from 1955-1960 at father, George, brought them to time, call (248) 626-4650. Call (734) 522-6830. all children), $15. Everyone is wel­ Andy (Mary) and grandchildren Wayne County General Hospital, Michigan, where Franz's younger sis­ Russian music concert Lenten symposium come. ter, Hilda Virginia, was born. He grad­ Michael and Sarah, all of Grand Eloise, MI. Practiced medicine at Wesley Fishwick, pianist and David Saturday, Feb. 23, at St Cyril and Men's breakfast Annapolis Hospital from 1960-1989. uated from Pontiac High School in Rapids; great-grandchildren Kyle and Levine, cellist, present a concert of Methodius Catholic Church, 41233 Ham & eggs, hash browns, pancakes, Tyler of Milford, and Lily and David, Former Chief of Staff. Retired in January, 1945. Inducted in February all of Grand Rapids. Sister Abbie 1989. Beloved husband & caregiver 1945, he proudly served two years in Russian music 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, Ryan, Sterling Heights. Featured and more when you come to the (Steve) Leonhard of Birmingham, MI. to Kathryn. Loving father of Jon the U.S. Army, and was a tank instruc­ at St. John Lutheran Church, 23225 speaker is the Rev. Monsignor Charles Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on the (Bonnie), Angeli (Brian) Lally & tor. He successfully ran the family She was also preceded in death by her Gill, west of Farmington Rd., south Mangan of the Vatican's Congregation first Saturday of every month at Jeffrey (Gwenn). Dear brother of business with his father, making the sister Martha Murphy. Betty graduat­ of Grand River, Farmington Hills. for Institutes of Consecrated Life and The Senate Restaurant, located off ed from Birmingham Public Schools Mark (Linda) & Joanie (Jim) Jackson. Virginia Market, at 608 S. Woodward and attended Hillsdale College. She Grandfather to Jason & Trent Lally in Birmingham, a well-known German Fishwick is the organist at St. John Societies of Apostolic Life. Cost is $40 Haggerty Road between Five Mile was a news reporter for the Royal and Marissa Lansing. Funeral at St. meat market and grocery. In 1959, he and has taught at Antioch College, advance ($45 at door), $20 students, and Six Mile in Northville. All men Richard Catholic Church, 35637 flew to Rosstal, Germany to marry Oak Tribune and the Detroit News. free for seminarians. All speakers also Cherry Hill, Westland. Friday, Johanna ("Hanni") Kissling, and Ohio, Macomb College and in the are invited for fellowship and food. Betty took a break from her newspa­ Chippewa Valley School District. attend the youth symposium (cost $15 Sponsored by Riverside Park Church per career to raise her two sons, She 9:30am. Family will receive friends brought her to Birmingham. They and Frank often told friends that their Wednesday, 5-9pm & Thursday, 2- moved to Frankenmuth in 1971 to Levine has been a member of the for ages 12-17). Registration begins of God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Call proudest accomplishment was raising 9pm at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 raise their family. Franz worked as Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the at 7 a.m., followed by Mass at 8 a.m. (734)464-0990. Glenwood, Westland. Please visit and meat manager at the Bavarian Inn until two young boys into strong men. She Cleveland Orchestra. This concert is For more information, visit www.holy- MOPS meetings later went back to newspapers writing sign a tribute at: 1988, then became a licensed realtor. part of the church's 50th Anniversary trinityapostolate.com, send e-mail with her "Forget-Me-Nots" weekly www.uhtfuneralhome.com In addition, he managed the family The Hosanna-Tabor Mothers of column for the Birmingham Observer properties in Birmingham and his own Celebration series. No charge but to [email protected] or call Preschoolers (MOPS) group began and Eccentric. She was past president in Frankenmuth. He was active in a free will offering will be received. Shirley at (313) 277-8905, Jerene (248) meeting this fall at a new time at Frankenmuth Lions Club, of the Junior Group of Goodwill For more information, call (248) 474- 625-2461 or Bonnie (586) 781-8523. the Lutheran church, 9600 Leverne, Industries in Detroit, a member of Frankenmuth Historical Society, and 0584: Registration form must be received First Presbyterian Church in American Legion Post 150. His wife, Redford. Meetings continue the first Birmingham and co-authored with her Hanni, was the love of his life and they Swiss steak dinner by Feb. 20. and third Thursdays of the month at husband, the history of the were blessed with 48 years of mar­ New.burg Church Missions Committee Men's retreat 9:30 a.m. Join in for teaching, discus­ Community House of Birmingham. A riage. He also leaves behind his chil­ is sponsoring a home cooked Swiss Feb. 29 to March 2, at St. Paul of the sion, creative projects and presenta­ Memorial Service will be held in late dren, Christel and Dieter (Holly); the March at First Presbyterian Church of apple of his eye, granddaughter Sky; steak dinner with all the fixin's 4:30-7 Cross Retreat Center, Outer Drive tions. For more information, call (248) Birmingham. Memorials are suggest­ his sisters, Winnifred Ziehl of Venice, p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Proceeds will and 1-96. Single rooms, own bath, all 470-5202 or send e-mail to nikki. ed to the Clark Foundation for FL and Virginia (Paul) Champoux of go to housing the homeless. Tickets meals. Cost is approximately $125. [email protected]. Benevolent Care, 1551 Franklin-SE, Ann Arbor, MI; seven nieces and are $8 for adults, $4 children. Mac- Call Ruben at (734) 261-5321 for Bible studies Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506. nephews, 18 great-nieces and ' ARSULOWICZ BROTHERS, nephews, and 13 great-great nieces n-cheese will be available for kids. appointment. Regular Bible Study program contin­ EAST MORTUARY MARY NEMES and nephews. He was deeply loved Carryout will be available or stay for ues at 7 p.m. on the first and third (616)458-1297 Age 86. Loving wife of the late and appreciated by his whole family dinner and afterwards play board 0KG0IN6 Thursdays of the month, focus is on www.arsulowiczbrothers.com Rudolph. Beloved Mother of Therese and a lifetime of treasured friends and games or cards. Donations accepted. New schedule St. Paul's Letters to the Romans, at (Raymond) Lafferty, Daniel (Anne) , colleagues. He will be terribly missed Maggie (Mel) Champagne-Kramer, and joyfully remembered, Memorials Tickets will be available January 6-20 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and St. Michael's Catholic Church on the the late Virginia (Fred) Loos, Thomas to Hospice of Hope. in the office at 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service corner of Plymouth and Hubbard GARY MAKOWER (Beth), John (Meg), Charlie Livonia. Call 734-422-0149. with Communion and nursery, at Holy roads, Livonia. To register, call (734) Age 83, of Westland, January 8, 2008. (Kathleen), Mary (Larry) Evans, Thursday fellowship dinner Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church 261-1445, Ext. 200. Beloved father of Felicia (Dan) Peck, Patricia (Bryan) McCaffrey, Joseph Kurt (Debbi), Mark (Diane), and (Catherine), Barbara (William) esse All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. All MOPS groups Kim. Survived by many nieces, Pollock. Loving grandmother of catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan visitors welcome. For more informa­ Mothers of Preschoolers meets on nephews and cousins in Germany and Heather, Bridget, Raymond, Robert, Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian tion, call (734) 427-1414 or visit www. the first and third Friday mornings or other parts of Europe. Private crema­ Sean, Nadine, Brian, David, Tim, holycrosslivonia.org. tion services arranged by Vermeulen Christopher, Carolyn, Elizabeth, fcFoBITUARY^ Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. first and third Wednesday evenings Funeral Home-Plymouth. Memorial Daniel, Johnny, Luke, Josh, Michael, Cost is $6. Call (313) 534-7730. Worship Service at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy contributions may be made to St. John Steven, Peter, Catherine, Patrick, ' POLICY ' Court of St. Brigid 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class Road, Canton. For information, call (734) Hospice, 37650 Garfield Rd, Clinton Christopher, Andrew, Cameron, Mary, The first five "billed" lines of an Scholarship Program sponsored at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday School 455-0022, Ext. 4, or send e-mail to cbc- Twp MI 48036; or the Michigan Jacqueline, Charles, Christine, Humane Society, 26711 Northwestern Colleen, Claire, Kristina, Neal, Sean, obituary are published at no cost. by the Ladies Ancient Order of during worship at 10:30 a.m., at [email protected]. Hwy, Ste. 175, Southfield, MI 48033. Laura, Colleen, Rob, Virginia, All additional lines will be Hibernians, Rose Kennedy Division, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 LOGOS Youth Club To share memories and view obituary, MaryClare. Great-Grandmother of charged at $4 per line, You may will be heid Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. For Calling all youth grades 4-12 to join please visit: Samatha, Collin, Marian, Ryan, place a picture of your loved one A0H Hall, 24242 Grand River, Detroit. more information, call (313) 278-5755. the LOGOS Youth Club at-Northville vermeulenfuneralhome.com, . Mattie, Timothy & Audrey. Dear for an additional cost of only $6. Sister of Therese McDonald, John Symbolic emblems may be Educational scholarships will be Worship First United Methodist Church. Snyder, Cecelia Roll, Mary Flynn & awarded to the winner and her court. Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service with Recreation, dinner, Bible study and ROBERT W. HYRKAS included at no cost (example: the late David Snyder. American Flags, religious Eligible for the program are girls, nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for music Wednesdays, 5:15-8:15 p.m. Mom will always be remembered for Age 86, of Westland, died January 3, symbols, etc.) ages 17-22, who are Irish and Catholic. tots through high school and Adult began Wednesday, Sept. 26. For 2008. Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, her loving smile, warm embrace, gra­ Farmington, MI cious heart, smiling eyes and, most For application and more information, Faith Forum at Holy Cross Evangelical information or registration, visit importantly, her love of God. We Deadlines: call Maureen Kelly at (734) 632-0334 Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six www.fumcnorthville.org or call (248) enjoyed her lifelong appreciation for or visit www.detroitirish.org. Deadline Mile Road, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414 349-1144. literature and her uncanny ability to Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday THOMAS M. PICHLER Jr. for application is Friday, Feb. 9, or visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. HeartCry turn a phrase and find humor in all Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Age 27, January 5, 2008. Loving son aspects of life. Music and art always Single Place Ministry Visitors welcome. The support group provides hope of Thomas and Wanda Pichier. Obituaries received after these deadlines filled our bustling home of U chil­ Meets Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for Sunday worship and help for mothers of prodigals Dearest brother of Cara Brooks and will be placed in the next available Issue. dren (in addition to countless friends social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 The early service for the Anglican at 7 p.m. on the second, fourth and Jennifer Pichier. Proud uncle of Paige and relatives.) She enriched the lives and Alyssa. Dear grandson of Dorothy of all those who were fortunate e-mail your obit to p.m. program, at First Presbyterian Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at fifth Wednesdays of each month, at {the late Herbert) Pichier and John enough to know her. Mom will forev­ Church, 200 East Main Street, Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy (the late Betty) Gaumer. Also survived [email protected] er live in our hearts and serve as an or fax to: Northville. Calf (248) 349-0911 or visit of Farmington Road and next to Road, Canton. The group is using the by many aunts, uncles and cousins. everlasting reminder of how to Funeral Service Thursday, January Attn: Obits c/o Charoiette Wilson www.singleplace.org. Cost is $5 per , Stevenson High School, Livonia. The 10 book, The Hope of a Homecoming, unconditionally love one another and 734-953-2232 10th, 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu to live our lives in the image of Christ. person. a.m. service (with Sunday School) will by O'Rourke and Sauer ($12). For & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Visiting: Thursday 2-9pm with Rosary For more information call: Couple prayer series continue to be at the Livonia YMCA information or to register, call (734) (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). at 7 pm at Charles Step Funeral Charoiette Wilson St. Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh, at 14255 Stark Road, between Lyndon 455-0022, Ext. 4. 734-953-2070 Home, 18425 Beech Daly, btwn 6-7 Livonia, is offering a life-changing and the i-96 service drive. Women of the word Mile Rd., 313-531-1888. Instate orLizKeiser Couple Prayer Series (www.cou- Worship service Bible study meets 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 cssso Friday 10 am until 10:30 am, Mass at 734-953-2067 St. Fabian Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile pleprayer.org) for married or engaged 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Adult Sunday p.m. Tuesdays, at Calvary Baptist WILLIAM C. TRIPP or toll free (W of Orchard Lake) Holy Sepulchre couple, began 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, School at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday Church, 43065 joy Road, Canton. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations 866-818-7653 Age 65, Clarkston, MI, passed away in the Activity Center Hall. Coupies School during worship, Youth Group January 3, 2008. Thayer-Rock to Michgan Right to Life or EWTN askforCharorXiz Funeral Home, Farmineton. MI (Catiiulic Ciiaiiuei) appreciated. who pray together daily have a 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups Ploaco

Saturdays at St. James Presbyterian are welcome to join in. There is no Church of Our Saviour, 29425 Farmington Women Aglow Celebrate Recovery Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, charge, although organizers ask Annapolis, Westland. Sunday School Meets the second Monday of each Ward Evangelical Presbyterian PAGE A6 Registration that you bring a luncheon dish to for children. For information, call month 7-9:30 p.m. at the Longacre Church in Northville launches Christ Our Savior Lutheran Early share. (734) 728-3440. House on Farmington road between Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-cen­ Choose from Covenant, a Precept Childhood Center is now taking Higher Rock Cafe Youth wanted 10 Miie and 11 Mile, Farmington tered recovery program helping Upon Precept class, or The Truth registrations for the fall program Second and fourth Friday of the Tweens and teens age 12 and up Hills. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call men and women find freedom from Project (new from Focus on the at 14175 Farmington Road, north of month, doors open at 7:30 p.m., live are invited to join in various youth Vikki for more information at (248) their hurts, habits and hang-ups Family). To register, call (734) 455- 1-96, Livonia. It is open from 7 a.m. bands begin at 8 p.m. presented by activities held at Riverside Park 497-7755. Farmington Aglow is a (addictive and compulsive behav­ 0022, Ext 4 or visit www.vchurches. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Loving and Salvation Army of Wayne/Westland, Church of God, 11771 Newburgh Road Christian women's groups. iors), meets every Friday evening com/cbcwomen. caring programs are offered for 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan (corner of Plymouth), Livonia. Come Worship services for 6 p.m. dinner (optional), 7 p.m. Bible study toddter, preschool, pre-K, and child Avenue and Palmer. For information, to one of the regular classes on Sunday worship services are at 8 praise and worship, 8 p.m. small Get a new life, study Scripture care. Call (734) 513-8413. call (734) 722-3660 or visit www.tsa. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or Wednesdays a.m, (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. group discussion, 9 p.m. Solid Rock 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Blessed Morning prayers higherrockcafe.4t.com. at 7 p.m. For details, call (734) 464- (contemporary), at Grace Lutheran Cafe (optional coffee and des­ Sacrament Monastery on the 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, at New Uplifting church services 0990. Church, 46001 Warren, between serts). Child care during Celebrate northwest corner of 13 Mile and Beginnings United Methodist Want a unique church experience? Sunday worship Canton Center and Beck, Canton. For Recovery is free and available by Middlebelt in Farmington Hills. Focus Church, 16175 Delaware, corner of Join in Sunday mornings at 10:45 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our more information, call (734) 637- calling (248) 374-7400. For informa­ of study is Romans. Come once or Puritan, Redford. Please join in as a.m. for a service that will lift your Saviour, 29425 Annapolis; Westland. 8160. Sunday school and Adult Bible tion, visit www.celebraterecovery. more often. Cail (248) 626-8253 for participants start day with prayer. entire family, but be prepared for For information, call (734) 728-3440. Study at 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study com and www.wardchUrch.org/cel- more information. Cali (313) 255-6330. what will, happen after just one Sunday services series: Heaven Can't Wait. ebrate. Fellowship Dinners J.O.Y. meeting service. An open discussion 7 p.m. Pastor Dan Strength leads services Worship services Sunday service 6 p.m. Thursdays. Dinner catered by The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Wednesdays. Classes available for at Living Water Church (Pentecostal Praise and worship 10 a.m. Sunday, Ail are welcome to attend worship The Cookie Lady, Susan Navarro. $6. Youth, ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. all ages, child to adult. Riverside -Church of God), 11663 Areola, one at Westwood Community Church, service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the At St. James Presbyterian Church, the third Thursdayof the month Park Church of God is at 11771 block west of Inkster Road on 6500 Wayne Road and Hunter, sanctuary at St. Paul's Presbyterian 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Call for lunch, fellowship and fun, at Newburgh (corner of Plymouth Plymouth Road. Sunday School is 10 Westland. Contemporary music Church, 27475 Five Mile, one block (313)534-7730. Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 Road), Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990, a.m, followed by worship at 11 a.m. and casual dress. Children church west of Inkster, Livonia. For more Thrift Shop Newburgh at Plymouth roads, Worship service Bible study 7 p,m. Wednesdays. Call and nursery. Call (734) 254-0093. information, call (734) 422-1470. 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990. All 10 a.m. Sundays, at The Lutheran {734)425-6360. Doughnuts and coffee served.

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.1 I I I III • « Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Z0300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia [Between Wayne Rd. & Merrlmaii Kd.| »v United Mtzmodisf (734)728-2580 1417J far-iinqton Poad L ivorn Just riTth ff' °P "astor Beti Libranae 10000 Beech Daly 1 Worship Service Q 30 AM 313-937-3170 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sch Mturda\ tvenmg ft orvhip b 00 p m Sunday School H 00 AM 1 11-00-Contemp Family Worship Sunday Woiskp Warn and 104^am *Sumiav buiod9^Uam www redfordaldersaate oro Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class p 111165 Nwspry Pro\ided .^MiSi.r.^y.tJEE'.iSi.ffi ^ ' ^ ^ CMta. Youth a^i AM Bible Stiify 1 DO 6 ffi p m 9 45 am 3 30 & 11 00 am Traditional Early Ghildnood Center Phone 734 513-8413 Staffed Nursery Available "More than Sunday Services" the love of Jesus Christ Worship Services Making disciples who and Anthony M Creeden 9:00 6e 11:15 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Pastors Robert F Bayer • Djnamrc Youth and Children s Programs "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" • Excellent Music Ministries GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR ST. ANNE'S ROMAN • Small Groups For Every Age 36500 Ann Arbor Trail FAITH COVENANT • Outreach Opportunities MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL CATHOLIC CHURCH between Wayne & Newburgh Rds Immemorial Latin Mass CHURCH Pastor: 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So Redford * 313-937-2424 Dr. John Qrenfell M 313-532-2266 REDFORD TWP Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills 734-422-0149 'Vacancy Pastor - Rev Carl Rockrohr' Associate Pastor: Rev. David Mchert Worship Service St. Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. 23^10 JovRoad • Redford,Michigan Sunday Worship First United Methodist Church and 8:30*11:00 a.m. 3 Blocks K of Telegraph • i3H> 534 2121 Sunday School Mass Schedule- and Children's Church I of Plymouth Sunday School Education Hour 9:45 a.m. First Fn. 7:00 p.m. J 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Christian School 9:1$ a.m. Contemporary ' . 45201 Nmth Territorial Road First Sat 11.00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Purser} "rc/ids/ Pre-Kmdergarten-8th Grade . (West of Sheldon Road) Fo* p-ore information caE Sun, Masses 7.30 & 8-30 a m 11:00 a.m. I&aditioinal Rev, Marsha IVI. Woolley The Re*. Timothy P, Halboth, Senior Pastor Confessions Heard Prior to Each ftliss I (734) 453-5280 313 937-2233 Child Care provided for all services Visit our website www.newburgumc org The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Halboth, Assistant Pastor Mother of Perpetual Help De^ otion& ,i www.pfumc.org ^esdaysat|7;0QP.M. Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups Risen Christ Lutheran David W Martin, Pastor St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church .'-,".- ~.--?~; 46250 Ann 4ibor Road * Plymouth St Genevieve School - PreK~8 (1 Mile W of StiddorO 29015 Jamison • Livonia * 734-427-5820 (734) 453-5252 (East of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile & Jeffries! Worship in Downtown Plymouth Worship 8 15 & 10-45 am MASS Tues 7 p Wed Thurs 9 a Sunday School 9.30 am Sat 4 o Sun 11 a Cherry Hill Seventh-day First Presbyterian Church WARD Adult Bibfe Study 9:30 am Adventist Church Main & Church Streets - (734) 453-6464 £iim?(/i(ul Presbyterian Churc! St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church Nursery Care Available >1JJ| Chffrj OT Gordtnutv Ml 481S5 830,9-30 411.00 a.m ^^ www.risenchrist, info 32^65 Lyndon • Livonia • 734-522-1616 (1 block neti of Veio)! Phone 7U 524 0860 Casual, Contemporary, ^bPtwepri Mernman & Farmington Roads) MASS: Mon S 30 a Fr 8 30 a Pastor- Eddie Petreaca Excellent Children's Sat 3 p Sun 9a Meetings on Soturdoys 'or Early Morning Bible & Health Class 8am Program Worship Ssrvice English 9 30 a m Meets at Franklin H.S. in Soobath School (ail ages) 11 00 a rn Livonia on Joy Road Worsmo Service Hlspanlc-12 30 pm (Between Mammon and Middlebelt Roads} Wednesdays Prayer Weetmg-7 p m at 10:00 a.m. 734-425-1174 Join us for coffee, bagels and

PLYMOUTH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 45BQ1 W Ann Ptbor Road • (734) 453-1525 Sunday School -945AM Sunday Worship -11 00 A M Sunday Evening - 6 00 PM Family Night - Wed 7 00PM NEW HORIZONS FOP CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER (734) 455 3196 Observer S Eccentric [ Thursday, January 10,2008 (WGc) LOCAL NEWS www.hometownlife.com Catholic schools hold open houses COMMUNITY CALENDAR Listings for the Community Calendar -17, to join the unit. Youth undergo a • Fischer also will present "New You can be submitted by e-mail at sma- 26-hour orientation program, spread in the New Year" 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Two Garden City Catholic St. Raphael's extra-curricular class, chess club and choir. [email protected]. They also out over several weekly meetings, Jan. 29, at the Civic Center Library, schools - St. Raphael and St. and social programs will be in Latchkey and busing also are can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 learning general subjects such as 35000 Civic Center Dr., Livonia. Dunstan - are holding open the school's Activities Center to available. Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed history, customs and courtesies, Fischer will teach participants the houses this month to show off share information about their For more information about to her attention at fax at (734) 591- close order drill, physical fitness, and secrets on now to detox, eat properly their schools to the families of areas. the open house, contact the 7279. For more information, cail (734) military rank structure. The group, and loss weight for a new you. Her current students and of prospec­ Prospective new families will school office at (734) 425-9771 953-2112. which is not a recruiting tool for the approach is all natural, safe and doc­ tive students. have an opportunity to get a or visit its Web site at www.stra- military, meets 5-7:30 p.m. Mondays tor supervised. This class is limited to St. Raphael is holding an open first-hand look at the facilities, phael-gc.org. UPCOMING EVENTS at Summit on the Park in Canton. 15 seats. Cali (734) 756-6904 to make house 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. meet the teachers, ask questions, St. Dunstan is holding its Comedy for a cause For more information, contact a reservation. 13, for current and potential and obtain materials about the open house 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. The St. Damian High School Youth Commander Charies Volker by phone new students and their families. school. Complimentary refresh­ 27, at the school, at 1615 Belton, Group will benefit from a Comedy for at (734) 981-5059 or visit the Web site The school offers instruction for ments will be provided. Garden City. a Cause event at Joey's Comedy Club, at www.cantonyoungmarines.com. VOLUNTEERS students in preschool through The Christ-centered, accred­ The school offers a reasonable 36071 Plymouth Road, in Livonia, at The first 2'5 children to respond will Karmanos institute eighth grade. ited school offers religion tuition and instruction by highly 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. Headliner be accepted. The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer The open house will allow cur­ class, weekly mass, and sacra­ qualified staff. After the visit the is BilDwyer of NBC's Last Comic Wrestling Club institute needs' volunteers to trans­ rent school families to browse mental preparation including school, families are invited to a Standing. Tickets are $12 and can be Westland Bottle Rockets is a wrestling port cancer patients to mammogram through the classrooms and Reconciliation, Communion spaghetti dinner the parish com­ purchased at the parish office by call­ club for ages 5-14. The club meets and doctor appointments in metro­ view the many projects and and Confirmation. It offers a munity room inside the church. ing 734-421-6130. on Monday and Wednesdays from politan Detroit. Drivers are needed areas of study that the children preschool program, which began The dinner is sponsored by the Railroadiana 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Gym 4 of John Glenn for Macomb and Oakland counties,- have been working on tjiis last fall, computer labs, new PTG. For more information, call The Ss. Simon and Jude Ushers Club High School, 36105 Marquette, west Dearborn and Detroit. Volunteers school year. Representatives of classroom technology, Japanese the school at (734) 425-4380. is sponsoring Railroadiana, a buy-and of Wayne Road, Westland, Michigan. must be at least 18. Mileage reim­ swap toys and trains show, noon -4 The club runs from November through bursement is provided. Call (800) p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, at the church March and costs $20. For questions KARMANOS to volunteer. hall, 32500 Palmer, one mile west of or more information, contact Judy First Step New auto show gala helps support MHS Merriman. Admission is $2 per person, [email protected] or calling First Step, which has been active in $4 per family. Food is available and {734)634-4595. the effort to end domestic violence January marks the arrival p.m. to midnight Friday, Jan. Performance artist Ziam will parking is free. There will be operat­ Higher Rock Cafe and sexual assault in western Wayne of an annual staple here in 18, at the former Mark England highlight the evening with his ing train layouts of various gauges The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army County and Downriver communities Detroit - The North American Store in the Lofts at Merchants highly acclaimed Liquid Silver and more than 150 dealer tables. presents the Higher Rock Cafe the for more than 20 years, is looking for International Auto Show at Row at 1253 Woodward Ave. Show, an electric mix of fash­ Tables are available at $10 per table. second and fourth Fridays of the volunteers. Interested people must be Cobo Hall, along with a num­ in downtown Detroit. The No ion, song and movement. To reserve tables, call (734) 595- month at its facility at 2300 venoy, at least 18, willing and able to travel ber of black tie charity events. Black Tie Bow Wow Gala is The evening will also fea­ 8327. Dealer set-up is at 9 a.m. on the south of Palmer, Westland. Doors to the Downriver area and complete a This year marks the beginning presented by Scion, Pulsebeat. ture a silent auction, with dog day of the show. open, at 8 p.m. Check it out on the Web 55-hour training program. Call (734) of a new auto show trend - "A tv, Ziam and the Lofts at houses, built by MHS volun­ Power lunch at www.tsa.rtigherrockcafe.4t.com or 416-1111, Ext. 223. New Kind of Glamour: No Merchant's Row. teers and "Scion-ized" by local Professor Susan Sherry will pres­ call (734) 722-3660. Drivers Black Tie Bow Wow Gala," ben­ The evening of "New artists to reflect personality, ent "Women and Smart Choices Fish Dial-A-Ride Volunteer drivers are needed to efiting the Michigan Humane Glamour" will be a mixture customization and individu­ for Personal Finance" at Madonna One-day-a-month volunteer drivers transport area residents to meetings Society. of music, art and dance, hors ality - all reflections of the University's Power Lunch 11:30 a.m. are needed to transport seniors and of the Western Wayne Parkinson's The gala will take place 8 d'oeuvres and refreshments. Scion brand. The dog houses, to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. The cost disabled who are unable to drive to Disease Support Group. The meetings along with other pieces of art, is $15 and includes lunch and net­ medical appointments. Phone mes­ take place 7-9 p.m. on the second will be available at the auc­ working opportunities. Sherry has 15 senger volunteers are also needed Thursday of the month in the Livonia CITYOFWESTLAND tion. years experience as a senior business to help set up rides to the medical Senior Center, Farmingtor? Road south ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Tickets cost $15 in advance analyst and holds a master's degree appointments. This is also a one- of Five Mile. Drivers may be offered PUBLIC NOTICE and $20 at the door. Proceeds in accounting. To register for the day-a-month opportunity that can be a stipend. Parkinson's patients, The following appeals will be heard at a public hearing to be held in from ticket sales, as well as lunch, cail the Office of Continuing done right from home. People inter­ caregivers and others may attend the the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, charitable donations through­ Education and Professional Studies at ested in helping can cali Gary Simon meetings. Call (734) 459-0216 or (734) Westland, MI on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at out the evening, will benefit (734) 432-5804. Madonna University at (734)751-4101 or contact him by 421-4208. which time comments may be directed to the Board during the Micnigari Humane Society. is 36600 Schoolcraft at Levan in e-mai! at [email protected]. VNA Hospice audience participation. If you wish to reply by mail, send your For more information, or to Livonia Free classes Visiting Nurse Association of comments to the above address. All property owners whose names Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, a holistic physi­ Southeast Michigan's (VNA) hos­ appear in our tax rolls located within 300' of this property are being purchase tickets, go online to Young Marines notified pursuant to this statute. www.pulsebeat.tv or call (313) The Canton Young Marines are looking cian, wellness consultant and clinical pice program needs volunteers to 861-7804. for a few good boys and girls ages 8 nutritionist, will present comfort and support patients at the Petition #2630-D. Reed-588 Filbert "Eat Your Way Thin" 6-8 p.m. end of life. Volunteers can provide Request for a non-conforming structure variance from Section 5:2.3 Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Alfred companionship, write a memoir, of Ordinance 248 in order to construct a 12' x 25'addition to the second floor of the home Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Road, provide respite for family or work as . WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL Livonia. Are you confused about good office support. A free 18-hour train- . Petition #2631-M. Taleb-NE Corner of Cherry Hill & RECORD OF ATTENDANCE and bad oil? Not sure if the carb diet ing program is provided at the VNA Newbnrgh will work? Take a natural approach headquarters, 25900 Greenfield Road, Request for a 151,740 square foot lot area variance from Section 1/1/2007 thru 12/31/2007 to a healthier, new you. The class is Suite 600. Registration is required. 9:54 of Ordinance 248 in order Pursuant to City of Westland Council Resolution No. 8-85-441, the to develop a 2,840 square foot, one-story commercial strip center on following record of attendance of Council Members at Regular and limited to 30 seats. (248) 967-8361 or visit www.vna.org. the existing parcel that comprises 22,500 square feet, where a Special Meetings is published for the year 2007. minimum lot area of 4 acres is required for parcels within the CB-2 district. Number of Meetings CITYOFWESTLAND Councilperson Meetings Attended Percentage Publish: January 10,2008 OE0e58QW7-2i3.5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION James R. Godbout 24 96% On Thursday, January 24, 2008, various items of the City Westland Cheryl Graunstadt 24 24 100% DPW will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at Bill Johnson 24 24 100% Insurance Auto Auction 8251 Kawsonville Road, County of Wayne, Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. • Michael Kehrer 24 24 100% Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service at 10:30 a.m. The following items will be offered for sale to the Charles Pickering 24 23 96% highest bidder. Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Dewey Reeves 24 24 100% Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located Robert Stottlemyer 24 24 100% Stock Year Make Model VIN at 20080 Allen Rd. Trenton, Mi 48183 (734)479-5442 1/25/2008 at William R. Wild 1 1 100% 3576773 1994 GMC Vandura lGtGG35KORF518867 9:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For 3576704 2002 Ford Crown Vic 2FAFP71W52X114605 sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. EILEEN DeHART All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. WESTLAND CITY CLERK The referenced vehicles, as well as many others, may be previewed Personal property described below in the matter of: Publish: January 10, 2008 OE08498445 by prospective buyers oh Wednesday, January 23,2008, from 8:30 654- Raymond C. Dennis- refrigerator,toolbox,golf clubs am - 4:30 pm. Vehicles may be deleted from this list at any time 820- Barbara Gorno- boxes,table,totes prior to the start of the auction. 125- David Beeler Jr- boxes.mattress Publish: January 10,2008 OEoesso-taa _ sxs.s 144- Kristen Van Wasswhnova-bags,boxes,totes GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 238- Kimberly Sidar- bags,boxes,totes 6000MIDDLEBELT 327- Jason Liberadzki-microwave,tv,shelf GARDEN CITY, MI 48135 512-Janet Pielak-bags,boxes,totes 518- Ann Marie Swift-box,sofa,tv Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. 532-Michael A. Santwire-bags,boxes,totes The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be sold Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 651- Taquana Brooks-bags,boxes,totes at public auction on Tuesday, January. 15, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. The Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or auction is to be held at Westland Car Care Towing, 6375 Hix Rd., 657- Kymane R Clark-bags,boxes,totes Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage 834- Eleni M. Segos- box,dresser,totes Westland, MI. 48185. (formerly Shurgard) located at 36001 Warren Rd Westland, MI 48185-6591 (734)729-7095 on 1/25/08 at 10:30 am. Sales are for Publish: January 10 & 17,2008 oEosswwo-axa Please note: The bidding will start at the towing and storage charges. cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. YEAR & MAKE STYLE VIN# Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. 1988 GMC PU 2GTFK24K1J1531922 Personal property described below in the matter of: 2000 DODGE INTREPID 4DR 2B3HD56JXYH115234 1054 - Tonia Parker - China Cabinet, Mirror, Misc Items Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 1971 FORD 2 DR 1E62H166993 1068 - Jeanine Schifmo - Mattress. Boxspring, 20 Boxes Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or 1999 FORD TAURUS 4 DR 1FAFP53S2XG214883 1078 - Danyell Alexander - Couch, Table, Endtable Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage 1996 FORD TAURUS 4 DR 1FALP52U8TG239156 1166 - Ryan Mason - Bike, 2 Totes, 5 Bags (formerly Shurgard) located at 9300 Pelhem Road, Taylor, 48180 1999 FORD ESCORT 4 DR 1FAFP10P4XW249469 1246 - Lori Hill - Bike, 20 Boxes, TV (313) 292-9730 .1/25/08 at 10:30am Sales are for cash only. 2000 FORD TAURUS 4 DR 1FAFP63U4YG110916 1298 - Kimberly Mathews - TV, Treadmill, Loveseat Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent 1999 MERCURY SW 4M2XV11T3XDJ06101 2004 - Felicia Green - Couch, Oven, Freezer and fees are past due. 1989 OLDSMOBILE 4 DR 1G3HN54CXKH306990 3142 - Ivonne Buchman - Table, 8 Chairs, 10 Boxes Personal property described below in the matter of: 1990 PONTIAC 4 DR 1G2WJ54T6LF297919 3180 - Renee Robinson - Couch, Desk, Misc Items 2031-LarryAdams-sofa,dresser 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2DR 3VWDA81H2VM075382 3198 - Dawn Scharp - Dresser, Mattress, Cedar Chest 3013-Jennifer Stoneberg-big screen leather couch table 3204 - Frederick McCray - Bike, Riding Lawnmower, Refrigerator 3018-Frank Makdesion-boxes totes table Publish: January 10,2008 oeoas7»we-2>3.5 4014 - Jessica Burton - 5 Totes, Chair, Microwave 3030-Aaron Stevens-Washer Dryer a/c unit 4062 - Nutrica Baker - Dresser, Loveseat, Couch 3042-Rick Seal-hutch sofa loveseat 4066 - Lavella Norwood-Edwards - 10 Totes, 2 Bags, Dresser 3064- DeQuan Thomas- mattress,tv,box 5040 - Adam Cain - Washer, Dryer, VCR 3077-Thomas Lundy Sr. fish tank TV chairs Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. 5078 ~ Sharon Watkins - 30 Boxes, Stereo, 5 Totes 3082-Michael Height-boxes totes bags Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 5096 ~ Fayvian Watts - Mattress, Luggage, 10 boxes 3088-Kiauna Lewis-dresser tv table Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or 5172 - Jacqulyn Billingsley - Couch, Table, 4 Chairs 3091-MelissaThomas-tv boxes chairs 5182 - Ambra Sanders - 6 Totes, 2 Boxes, Misc Items 3097-Thomas Lippford- ent center tv sofa Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located 4014-Samuel Cuffie-W/D stove boxes at 3650 Enterprise Dr. Allen Park, Mi 48101 ¢313) 441-3117 Publish: January 10 & 17,2008 oawswissi-s** 4020-Arthur LeRoy-bike table totes 1/25/2008 at 12:00 pm. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 4023-Nate Atherton-totes grill tools hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past 4050-Melissa Scott-foosball table tv couch due. 5006-Patrick M. Laferty-bags totes boxes Personal property described below in the matter of: Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. 5027-Destiny Volosuk-clothes totes stereo B160- Tamarka Davis- dryer,refrigerator,bags Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 5063-Nicole Monthei-weight set washer dryer C025- Lola Yonko- box,bag,tote Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or 5069-Cari Hicks-boxes totes bags D042- Linder Magwood- box,bag,tote Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage 5086-Marie Long-boxes totes bags (formerly Shurgard) located at 24920 Trowbridge St., Dearborn, Mi 5093-Wendy Galloway-couch chairs toys E040- Denise Hearn- headboard,mattress,dresser A011- Brian R. 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OUR VIEWS Mayor's goals will benefit city It's a new year and a new start for Westland politicians who took the oath of office during a ceremony Monday evening. For Mayor William Wild, it's truly his chance to leave his mark on the city. He has set a busy agenda for his two years in office — everything from moving ahead on the cleanup of Central City Park to filling the vacant big box stores in the central business district. None of what the mayor has set as his goals will be easily accomplished. Considering how long the issue had been swirling around before As the former chamber it became public in November president, Lori Fottale 2006, it's apparent that there's no quick fix for getting the knows the business contaminated park cleaned community inside and up. It will take the agreement out She understands of the city, Wayne County and the Michigan Department of what it takes to Environmental Quality to make successfully market it happen. businesses to those Likewise filling the vacant big box stores like Sam's Club and who live in and outside the old Best Buy and attracting the city. It's a skill that new business along Ford Road, set forth in the recent design we think will serve the charrette, are no simple tasks. city well in filling its A big obstacle is the status of vacant buildings and the state's economy. But the mayor turned to someone who continuing to attract has experience marketing the new businesses. city's business community to be LETTERS the city's economic development director. Christmas Story people who move into these abandoned sibility of government to see that social As the former chamber president, Lori Fodale knows house a huge tax break! Wait one min­ needs are met. the business community inside and out. She understands When Jennifer Kondratowicz heard ute, what about us — the rest of us? I regard gender as the most impor­ what it takes to successfully market businesses to those about Kimberly Loveless's attack, she Where is our tax break? tant word. Some people suffer from who live in and outside the city. It's a skill that we think , remembered the kindness Kim had I don't keep up with the city council gynephobia — a neurotic fear of women. will serve the city well in filling its vacant buildings and shown to the kids in the community, because I didn't vote for any of them for In Clinton's fear of the indepen­ continuing to attract new businesses. in particular that Kim had opened her this reason. But the mayor didn't say dent, intelligent, take-charge type of The mayor has other goals, among them curbside recy­ shop in Wayne, The Acorn Shop, for the it or deny it, so he is in favor of it. The woman. kids to enjoy a "Secret Santa" event. cling. It's an issue that surfaced last year when propo­ other mayor didn't save my husband's The perception of Sen. Clinton: She Jennifer, an employee at the Wayne job from Collins, neither will this guy is polarizing, calculating, cold, humor­ nents mounted a petition drive in support of the idea, Ford Civic League, asked if it would be save anything important to us. Word less. Yet the current polarization in the and became a battle cry during the election. It may be OK to put out a collection jar during to the wise to the council: Who says we U.S. results from Newt Gingrich in the doable, but it will depend on if the city's trash hauler, bingo sessions to raise money to help all won't be on the street with your new 1990s and G.W. Bush in 2000. Bush Midwest Sanitation, can survive reorganization under this wonderful lady and was immedi­ taxes? Who says some are on the verge said he was a uniter, but is a divider. Chapter 11 bankruptcy law. ately supported by all. Before she knew of getting out now? Who is or was more calculating than In looking back at what Wild accomplished during his it the bingo players and staff had raised I am so tired of these politicians (Karl) Rove, (Vice President Dick) year as the appointed mayor, we believe he will accom­ $498.22 by Christmas Eve. That along keeping their wallets full and ours Cheney or (Donald) Rumsfeld? Friends, plish what he sets but to do. It may not happen overnight, with the league's matching contribution empty. Are we in Westland too busy or family members, staffers and persons but it will happen. Pardon our irreverence, it'll be a Wild meant that Jennifer was able to pres­ too lazy to tell our mayor and our city around the world attest to Clinton's time that will be good for the city and for residents. ent a check delivered by Santa and Mrs. council we don't want new taxes or help warm personality, fine sense of humor Claus for $1,000 to Kim to aid her with people get in new houses (abandoned), and generosity. Jacqueline Kennedy her recovery. if we have to pay for it through taxes Onassis praised Clinton for being a Vic Barra they should be paying for themselves? good mother when Clinton sought Resist urge to boycott Wayne Ford Civic League I have also heard Westland has the advice for how to raise Chelsea in the highest taxes around here. My brother White House. says we pay more taxes then hini. He Clinton realizes the truth of these presidential primary has a bigger house then me. What words from an African song: "Strength, Wrong about contracts gives? He lives in Canton! Wrong, money and knowledge —• we cannot do Democratic voters in Michigan have every right to feel wrong, wrong as can be. We are even anything without them." cheated regarding next Tuesday's presidential primary In reference to the article, "Officials paying for a park we can't use to due These countries have elected female election. differ over the cost of police, fire pacts," to the fact there is, what I call, a wild presidents: Ireland, Finland, the Although little can be done to correct the situa­ Council President Charles Pickering fence around it. Philippines, Liberia, Chile, Switzerland, tion prior to next Tuesday, Democrats nonetheless can cast the lone dissenting vote. It seems I believe Westland citizens have India. We in the U.S. may not be ready demand to be heard by participating in the sham elec­ just a little over a month and a half blinders on. One person can't make for a female president. But, as a wise tion. ago when you, Mr. Pickering, were a stink, but as a whole we can. Think person once said, "In life we're never A tug-of-war between Michigan and national leader­ campaigning for mayor for the City about it. ready for anything until we get it." ship of both political parties is to blame for the fiasco. of Westland; your main focus was the I believe Mr. Wild is walking all over Hannah Provence Donigan Our state political bosses wanted Michigan to have a increase in crime in the city and what us. That just my opinion. I'll close for Commerce greater say in the national debate, so they voted to move needs to be done about it. You even now, good luck on your taxes. talked about hiring more police offi­ the state primary before the Iowa Caucuses and New Man Squire cers. Hampshire Primary, which for some godforsaken reason Westland Mr. Pickering, your vote has shown has a historical stranglehold on the process. Not Huckabee me that you were talking out of both Instead of addressing Michigan's concerns, the nation­ sides of your mouth. You were not will­ Why shouldn't you vote for Mike al party bosses decided to punish us for wanting to play a ing to step up to the plate like your col­ Yes to Clinton Huckabee? Not only is he soft on crime, larger role in selecting this country's next president. leagues and support the front lines of naive on foreign affairs, and a populist The Democrats have stripped Michigan, of its 156 defense of our city, regarding police and Change and experience. Youth and on economic issues, he also is untruth­ delegates for this year's national convention, and the fire. middle age. Religious and secular. ful about his campaign tactics. Republican Party will only count half of the state's del­ The men and women in blue of the Democrats, Republicans, Independents, In Iowa, he produced a negative egates. Additionally, all but four of the Democratic con­ police and fire ranks put their lives a third party. Race and gender. Liberal, campaign ad, showed it to journalists, tenders were bullied into pulling their names from the on the line every day to protect us, the conservative, moderate. Left, right, and then told journalists that he wasn't primary ballot, so Democratic voters will only have Sen. citizens of Westland. We as taxpayers centrist. Values, issues, wedge issues. about negative campaigns, and so he Hillary Clinton, Sen. Chris Dodd, Rep. Dennis Kucinich should support their fair and equitable Perception and reality. These are keys wouldn't show it to anyone else. A day and former Sen. Mike Gravel from which to choose, and wage package. It's the least we can do words in the race to secure the presi­ later, he did. Dodd has already dropped out of the primary race. for them in securing the safety of our dency in November 2008. Here I con­ Huckabee — tacky and untruthful It would be easy for Democrats to stay home next city. nect Sen. Hillary Clinton to several of campaigning. Tuesday, but that would be a mistake. If voters support I want to thank Mayor Wild and the these words/ideas. Kyle McGrath one of the four candidates on the ballot, they should vote City Council members who voted in Life is change. Today Americans Waterford for that person. If they don't, then Democrats are urged favor of these pay raises for having the yearn for change after the past eight to cast an "uncommitted" vote. The best way to demand a courage to do what's right for the City years of disastrous governance. The voice is to show our resolve in being heard. of Westland. I also want to person­ next president will face a multitude ally thank the men and women in blue of national and international crises. SHARE YOUR OPINIONS If enough Democrats and Republicans vote next (police and fire) who are there every day Clinton, being older, has confronted Tuesday, it may force the national party bosses to seat We welcome your letters to the editor. Please for me and my family and the citizens and successfully handled a multitude include your name, address and phone number the state delegates and allow them to have a say at the of Westland. May God bless you all and of changes both personal and on the national convention. And maybe, just maybe, a solution for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 keep you safe always. national level. She has traveled the words or less. We may edit for clarity, space will be found for dealing with all of those "uncommitted" Bernard J. Cybulski world and has worked for the advance­ votes. and content. Westland ment of all persons, especially women and children. She is a liberal Democrat who appeals Letters to the editor WESTLAND to the left-leaning, progressive tenden­ Tax break isn't fair cies of the electorate. Westland Observer As a senator, she has reached across 36251 Schoolcraft Dear Westland Residents, the aisle, has been a dedicated centrist Livonia, Ml 48150 For the bad news ... I was Internet who, when the center moves left, has surfing the other night. I came across shown she can move too. Fax: Sue Mason Susan Roslek Peter Neill the Westland channel, and lo and Clinton, Obama, Edwards hold the (734)459-4224 Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President behold they were talking about taxes! same Democratic progressive values General Manager Westland Council is about to do us of justice and equality, diplomacy over E-mail: Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry bad. They are talking about giving new militarism, workers' rights, the respon­ [email protected] Managing Editor Director of Advertising

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Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute "Richard made numerous arrests for drugs, robberies and other crimes. Also, he took a lot of guns off the streets to the business success of our customers. of Westland." - Police Chief James Ridener about Richard Novakowski who has been named Westland's Police Officer of the Year Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, January 10,2008 www.hometownlife.com (W) Alt Primary farce leaves I Honor 'Greatest Generation/ Dems with poor options resPect ri<»htsthevQave us would like to start this year off with a bang, Many kids today are not taught about the Great P • P . 11• woulbut Id can't like. tIot staris reportet this vead thar oft wf wite arhe alos bane- , Maim kirk fariav aro niri faunht ahmrf tan fin Depression, World War I, World War II, Korea, he Democratic Presidential Primary in - After all this is over, the two parties need to I ing 1,000 World War II veterans per day. Michigan is a fraud and a farce. But how This recently hit a little closer to home when Vietnam or any other war, in our schools, so can you tell people not to vote, even when assess this process, i've been to Iowa and my Uncle John passed away. It wasn't a long T I've been told. These people were America's they aren't offered a real choice? New Hampshire. They're nice places with good illness and for that I am thankful. He went The smarty-pants in the Michigan rather quick with his family at his side. "Greatest Generation." After the war, they helped people. But they are totally unrepresentative Democratic leadership decided to follow the Uncle John Heraghty fought the Japanese in build this country into what it is today. They smarty-pants in the Republican leadership in of the majority of American citizens. They have the South Pacific — Saipan and other islands. defying their party by schedul­ He was awarded two Purple have witnessed many changes and historical had their day and it's time to create a new ing the presidential primary Hearts and bronze and silver events. Many advances in modern medicine that ahead of the proposed dates for format that allows a broad participation in the I 4» stars. He served in the Army have helped preserve and save their lives. After the Iowa caucus and the New process. } jfg JK -¾ from 1939 to 1946. Hampshire primary. The argu­ He was born in the Bronx, they're all gone, a chapter of the people who ment was that Michigan is more N.Y., John Francis Heraghty, representative of the country an Irish Catholic American, saved America will be closed forever. than small, rural Iowa and -ifr in 1921. He was married to my New Hampshire. Michigan also show major disaffection with Hillary Clinton's dad's sister Camille for more Hugh Gallagher seems to be a bellwether for the candidacy and "send a message" that you don't Vince Berrta than 55 years. He is survived nation's impending economic believe in "inevitable" candidates. Then you by his wife, two children John closed forever. freefall. It's hard to dispute that would have to trust that the party regulars Jr. and Jackie, seven grand­ The next generation are the Korean vets who argument. Michigan is large, a true mixture of who would be going as an "uncommitted" slate children and four great-grand children. never received the recognition they deserve. urban and rural, a state with environmental, wouldn't give their votes to Sen. Clinton anyway Uncle John came from the tenements of the If President Truman had allowed General social and economic concerns that will have an (IF any Michigan delegates are allowed to vote). Bronx to Michigan following my Uncle Pat, Douglas MacArthur to go into China after the enormous impact on the nation's future. Considering that the governor supports Clinton, along with my mother and father and other "Big One," many problems we face today could But rational decisions are not what political that might be more trust than you want to place aunts and uncles who worked in the build­ have been avoided. There might not have been parties are about. in the party. ing trades -- Iron Workers-Riggers Local a Korean War that ended in a stalemate, divid­ The Republican Party responded by threat­ What you can not do is write in a candidate's 25. Uncle John also was one of the found­ ing that country into the Communist North ening to take away half of Michigan's delegate name, because they had to register to accept ing fathers and served as vice-president of and Democratic South, where today we have votes at the convention. The Democratic Party write-ins by Jan. 4 and no candidates did. As Veteran's Haven Inc. from 1995 to 2003. thousands of troops stationed, another drain responded by threatening to take away ALL of Oakland County Clerk Ruth Johnson notes, you I would like to thank my friend Roger of American taxpayers' money. Michigan's delegates, warning candidates not can't even write in Mickey Mouse's name. And Kehrier, former State Senior Vice Commander The Communists were the boogie men of to campaign for Michigan primary votes and what kind of election is it where you can't write Military Order of the Purple Heart, the the '60s and 70s. Our government lost the requesting that candidates withdraw from the in Mickey's name. It's un-American. Plymouth Canton WA and members of war in Vietnam. It was not a stalemate as election. Alternatively, you could also choose to pick up Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter once stated by Walter Cronkite. They spent The results of all this: Iowa and New a Republican ballot. As a Democrat, you could No. 41 Westland for providing the honor and made billions of dollars and lost more Hampshire moved their elections back almost vote for the Republican you'd like to see elected guard. They did a great job and I know the than 58,000 lives. The Berlin Wall came down into last year; the Republicans made good on in the general election if that "disaster" arises or presentation of the flag to my aunt meant a under Reagan's administration and everybody their threat but all the Republican candidates you can throw a wrench into the process by vot­ great deal to her. Uncle John was very proud of started singing "Oh Happy Days." will be on the ballot and the vote will have some ing for a Republican without a chance of win­ his service to God and country. Today we face a new threat: terrorists that impact, especially if Mitt Romney fails to win; ning the nomination (say Ron Paul or Duncan Many kids today are not taught about the hate our way of life and want to kill us and and, the Democrats are stuck with a primary in Hunter). This tactic has been used by members Great Depression, World War I, World War apathy in America. I hope for our sake, the which only Hillary Clinton of the three viable of both parties in the past when one or the other II, Korea, Vietnam or any other war, in our people of the "Sleeping Giant" wake up and candidates is still on the ballot. party didn't have their own competitive pri­ schools, so I've been told. These people were realize what's going on. Respect the right we If you love the New York senator and former mary. America's "Greatest Generation." After the were given by those that came before us, vote first lady, it's a perfect situation. But if you After all this is over, the two parties need to war, they helped build this country into what and always support our troops, because they have a regard for democracy (small d) or prefer assess this process. I've been to Iowa and New it is today. They have witnessed many changes will always be our first line of defense. Barack Obama or John Edwards, your choices Hampshire. They're nice places with good peo­ and historical events. Many advances in mod­ are severely limited. ple. But they are totally unrepresentative of the ern medicine that have helped preserve and Vince Berna is the founder of Veterans Haven in Wayne You could register your disgust by voting for majority of American citizens. They have had save their lives. After they're all gone, a chap­ which provides assistance to disabled, homeless and one of the party's worst nightmares, Dennis their day and it's time to create a new format ter of the people who saved America will be disadvantaged veterans. Kucinich or Mike Gravel (who?). A vote for that allows abroad participation in the nomi­ Kucinich might also be seen as a vote against nating process. the war, so that has some appeal. You could follow Democrat chair Mark Hugh Gallagher is the managing editor of the Observer Brewer's suggestion and vote for "uncommit­ Newspapers. He can be reached by phone at (734) 953- ^- ted." Initially, if "uncommitted" wins, it would 2149 or by e-mail at [email protected]. $

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BYDANO'MEARA Caitlin Szczypka. 3-for-19 in the second quarter Jordan Mueller scored eight •STAFF WRITER GIRLS BASKETBALL "We had good energy on and falling behind at halftime, points for Mercy, which made defense and were able to cause 32-11. 7~of-42 field goals for a shoot­ An experienced and talented varsity experience. That's some­ some turnovers," Ladywood The Blazers, who pressed ing percentage of .167. Livonia Ladywood varsity thing we don't have. coach Andrea Gorski said. "We and fell back to an aggressive, "Obviously, whether we had basketball team showed up "I just expected us to play knocked down some shots, and man-to-man defense in, the a good look or a not-so-good ready to play Tuesday night and better. They're our biggest rival. that certainly helps. Overall, half court, capitalized on 8-of- look, whether it was layups or overwhelmed host Farmington The next time we play them we it was a good team game, and 12 foul shooting in the second free throws, we didn't shoot the Hills Mercy. need to compete much better a lot of kids stepped up and quarter to boost their lead. ball well," Morris said. "They In a battle between two than we did tonight." scored." Anastos and Serowoky scored were playing better than us. seven-win teams, the Blazers Ladywood (8-2,4-0) set the Ten scored in a balanced all of their points in the first I thought we could have and dominated both ends of the tone early with its defense, Blazer offense. half. need to be more aggressive floor and ran away from the forcing Mercy into eight first- Sophomore guard Mary "We haven't been pressing when we play a quality team at Conner returned Marlins to a 51-20 victory in quarter turnovers and holding Fitzgerald led the way with a whole lot," Gorski said. "We both ends of the floor." a Catholic League Central the home team to one shot for a game-high nine points; were trying to mix it up defen­ Ladywood, ranked fifth in On Friday, Division game. much of the period. seniors Alex Serowoky, Alison sively, so we're not so predict­ Class A, shot just under 40 per­ Westland native "We didn't come out match­ But the time the Marlins Szczypka, Anastos and Amber able and we were able to do cent (17-of-43). and Churchill High ing their intensity, their level of got their first points with 1:13 Drabicki scored seven apiece. that. (The fast start was good) "We played our bench a lot grad Chris Conner play," Mercy coach Gary Morris remaining, the Blazers had While the Marlins (7-3,1-2) especially on the road. Teams and people stepped up," Gorski was returned on said. "They're a very good team already built up a 12-0 lead struggled to get a shot to start tend to play a little tight, said. "That makes us a deeper loan by the NHL and a very experienced team. with the help of three-point the game, they couldn't find but we were able to hit some team. We can keep kids fresh Dallas Stars to the They have a lot of seniors with baskets by Jenna Anastos and the mark when they did, going shots." and get more into the rotation." Iowa Stars of the American Hockey League. After being called by Dallas on Nov. 2, Churchill wins the 5-foot-8,180- pound left winger Schoolcraft able from Michigan Tech appeared in 22 NHL buzzer-beater games this season, registering three against Salem goals and two assists to shake off rust with a plus-four rat­ ing. He played 15 BY BRAD EM0NS shifts and a total of BY TIM SMITH although she wasn't thrilled STAFF WRITER 12 minutes, 41 in a STAFF WRITER with how her team enabled 4-1 loss Jan. 2 against St. Clair (4-9,1-3) to hang Livonia Churchill boys basketball the Red Wings at Perhaps now free of the around longer than it should coach Jim Solak called it "a quality Detroit's Joe Louis rust built up by a month have. win" following Tuesday's come- Arena. of inactivity, Schoolcraft But she seemed to from-behind 58-56 triumph over The 24-year-old College's women's basketball have some explanation in host Salem. Conner was Dallas' team now might start to that players might have Andrew Vagnetti's jumper from leading scorer in really crank up its collective been looking forward to the top of the key at the buzzer the preseason with machine. Wednesday's showdown ' proved to be the difference. nine points and The Lady Ocelots, having against conference rival The Chargers, who improved appeared in nine played just four games over Mott (the team that pro­ ______to 6-2 overall games with Iowa the past month, did not play vided the only blemish on and 3-0 in the this season,record­ that well on Monday against Schoolcraft's 2006-07 sea­ BOYS BASKETBALL Lakes Division ing three goals and visiting St. Clair County son). of the Western two assists. — with the exception of a "Last year, we were 17- Lakes Activities Association, used a Last season, career-high 17-point night 1 and our one loss was to 21-12 fourth-quarter run to subdue Conner notched by sparkplug sophomore Mott," Lafata said. "Mott's the Rocks. three points (goal guard Heidi Warczinsky. our rival. As much as you Ryan Roseriick led the victori­ and two assists) in 11 But they did manage to say play them one game at a ous Chargers with 17 points and six games with Dallas. earn a 70-60 victory over time, it doesn't always hap­ rebounds. Vagnetti contributed 13 His first NHL goal the upstart, nothing-to-lose pen." points, while Ryan Whittum added 12. came Dec. 27 at Lady Skippers to improve On Monday, Schoolcraft "Give their kid (Vagnetti) credit Colorado. to 11-2 overall and 4-0 in sprinted out to big leads at — he hit an off-balance shot at the the Eastern Conference of the beginning of each half top of the circle that bounced a few the Michigan Community only to let the Lady Skippers times, hung on the rim and went MU signs 2 cagers College Athletic Association. work their way back into the in," said Salem coach Bob Brodie, Madonna And some of the rust game. whose team slipped to 2-6 overall University women's might have fallen off in the In the first half, fresh­ and 0-3 in the Lakes Division of basketball coach process. man guard Rachel Meharg the WLAA. "He did what he was Carl Graves added "We'll take the victory and canned two treys arnong 10 TOM HOFFMEVER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER supposed to do." two more recruits go home," said Schoolcraft Schoolcraft's Heidi Warczinsky drives against St. Clair's Abigail Schlaegel for the 2008-09 with head coach Karen Lafata, Please see WOMEN, B3 during Schoolcraft's 70-60 win Monday night over the Lady Skippers. Please see CHURCHILL, B3 the signing Saturday of Taylor Truman's Vanessa LaMay and Almont's Brandy Ullum. "We could not be Glenn, grapplers happier to get both of these players officially BY BRAP EMONS in the fold for next STAFF WRITER season," said Graves, repeat Troy title who earlier signed 5- The Schoolcraft College men's basketball team foot-4 Ida guard Erin finds itself in an abyss, mired in a six-game losing Westland John Glenn claimed six individual Bentley. "We have streak following a 77-49 setback Monday night at titles and 14 medals Saturday by capturing the worked very hard to home to St. Clair Community College. 13-team Troy Invitational wrestling tournament bring them both into The Ocelots, who haven't won since Dec. 5, for the fourth time in five years. the Madonna family, slipped to 2-11 overall and 2-2 in the Eastern The Rockets ran away with the crown, fol­ and it's a great day Conference of the Michigan CC Athletic lowed by runner-up Utica Ford. Rounding out to see it all come full Association. the top five were Eastpointe East Detroit, the circle." Schoolcraft scored only 14 points during the first host Colts and Auburn Hills Avondale. LaMay, a 5-11 for­ 15 minutes of the opening half and committed a Individual champions for Glenn included ward, is a four-year total of 29 turnovers for the game while shooting ______„,„.,,,,,.„,._.,„_,_,,,,.,._ Anthony varsity player who just 18-of-52 from the field ¢34.6 percent). PREP WRESTLING Paviichdos is currently averag­ "We've got to get energized and out of this losing pounds), ing 20 points and 14 mentality," said Schoolcraft first-year coach Randy Jeremiah rebounds per game Henry, who was able to dress only eight players. Austin (125), Jared Stephens (130), Zaid for Truman. She is "We've been getting outworked in all phases and Ammari (140), Gary Lawrence (160) and Scott a three-time All- that makes it a long night." Brown (171). Downriver selec­ St. Clair ¢9-5,1-3) bolted out to a 10-0 lead Senior captain Dan McCahill took second tion. thanks to a pair of 3-point shots to open the game at 145, while teammates Steven Wakeford Ullom is a 5-10 for­ by 6-foot-l sophomore guard James Scott (Detroit (103), Josh Austin (112), Mark Thompson (119), ward who also runs . Finney), who led all scorers with 25 points. Nick Shak (135), Jon Meyer (189) and Dustin track. The Skippers, ironically, enjoyed a 39-22 half- Gajowiac (285) also claimed medals. time lead despite shooting only ll-of-37 from the floor (27 percent) and turning the ball over 12 Spartan grapplers fourth times. Livonia Stevenson is now 9-4 overall after Registration for "We knew they (Schoolcraft) struggled with their placing fourth in Saturday's 10-team LAnse Livonia Junior ball-handling and they don't have a true point Creuse Invitational wrestling team tournament. Athletic League guard," veteran St. Clair coach Dale Vos said. "We The top six teams included Gaylord, LAnse baseball and soft- knew they (Schoolcraft) like to play zone (defense) Creuse, Saline, Stevenson, Salem and Royal Oak. ball will be from and we were lucky to get them out of that and force The Spartans posted victories over Grosse 6-8 p.m. Monday, them into man-to-man." Pointe North (66-6), Port Huron Northern (49- Jan. 21 and 28, •. Schoolcraft showed some life early in the second 15) and Royal Oak (51-9), while losing to LAnse at Frost Middle half when Anthony Harbin (Belleville) split a pair Creuse (38-22) and Saline (32-31). School, 14041 Stark of free throws to cut the deficit to 44-31 with 15:18 Senior Ziad Kharbush went undefeated for Road (just south of remaining, but the Skippers quickly responded by Stevenson at 160 and 171 pounds, while Anthony Schoolcraft). going on a 14-2 run with Scott keying the surge Mainella (135) and Mitchell Gonzales (130) also The program is open with his fourth and fifth triples of the night. went 5-0. for all boys and girls "We lost by three Saturday at Delta (College) and Emanuel Onwuemene added a 4-1 record at who are residents of we played poorly the second half," Vos said. "When 189. the City of Livonia, or we play well, we look sloppy sometimes as strange TOMHOFFMEVEh: jinrr rnuiuurvir Stevenson tangles with John Glenn tonight in reside in the Livonia Schoolcraft's Anthony Harbin puts a shot up against St. Clair's Craig a WLAA Lakes Division dual match beginning Public Schools dis­ Please see MEN, B3 Archer during the first-half action of Monday's Eastern Conference game. at 7. trict. B2

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Nate Milam notched a from Hurite at 13:40. Franklin netminder Austin pair of first-period goals, PREP HOCKEY Churchill's Dan Bostick Mesler made 23 saves, while Lakeland's Jake Freed posted the Patriot girls cagers his 25th and 26th of the put the game away with shutout with 18 saves. season, propelling Livonia Christo Papaioannou and a power-play goal from Franklin is now scoreless in Churchill to a 5-2 boys Cody Atkins assisted on Miencier at 7:35 of the final seven-and-half periods since The Price was right as GIRLS BASKETBALL hockey victory Saturday over Milam's first goal at 6:42 of period. Derek Davis and Tyler Miller tal­ Livonia Franklin got off to a Birmingham Unified in the the opening period, while Churchill netminder lied goals in a 6-2 setback Dec. 28 fast start and made it stick host Walled Lake Northern (7-3, consolation final of the Ann Josh Proben and Stefan Derrick Daigneau, who against Livonia Churchill. Tuesday, breaking a two-game 3-0) to a WLAA-Lakes Division tri­ Arbor Pioneer Invitational at Kubus drew assists oh the improved to 6-0, made 10 The Patriots have gone winless losing skid with a 43-30 girls umph over Livonia Stevenson. Veterans Arena. senior forward's second goal saves. since Nov. 30 with four of those basketball victory over visiting Northern, which connected on The state-ranked Chargers at 8:55 for a 2-0 Churchill Birmingham Unified losses coming against the top Canton. six 3-pointers in the opening half to improved 10-2 overall lead. goaltender Brandon Kauth two-ranked teams in Division 1 - The Patriots, who led 19-10 take a 32-22 lead, also got 14 points Livonia Stevenson and Churchill. from Carissa McKenna and 11 from with the victory, while The Chargers increased stopped 20 shots. after one period, got a team LADYHOOD 4r PORT HUflON 0: Abby Charli Coram. Birmingham Unified falls to their advantage to 4-0 in LAKELAND 5, FRANKLINS: Michael Kienbaum recorded two goals high 16 points from senior Stevenson, which sliced the 1-7-1. the second period on Scott Denston collected two goals and two assists, while goaltender center Ashley Price, 10 com­ deficit to six in the final quarter, got and two assists Saturday to lead "It was a much better effort Hamill's goal from Atkins Michelle Wyniemko stopped all 25 ing first eight minutes. She 15 points and five rebounds from host White Lake Lakeland' (9 -2) tonight, but bittersweet that just 15 seconds into the peri­ shots to lead Livonia Ladywood added four more in the second Kaylee McGrath. past Livonia Franklin (3-7) in a (6-5-1, 6-3) to a Michigan Metro quarter. Becca Bartek added 12, while we were unable to put togeth­ od followed by Kody Strong's non-league game played at the Girls High School Hockey League Julia Schroeder and Sarah Smith er two solid back-to-back goal from Garrett Miencier Lakeland Ice Arena. Junior Briauna Taylor games," said Churchill coach at 5:49. triumph Saturday over host Port chipped in with 14 points as added nine and seven, respectively. Ryan Dixon contributed two Huron at McMorran Arena. Stevenson was 10-of-21 from the Pete Mazzoni, whose team But Birmingham Unified goals and one assist for the Eagles, the Patriots improved to 7-3 Heather Sartorious also scored foul line, while North hit ll-of-18. was coming off a 3-2 set­ cut the deficit to 4-2 after who jumped on Franklin with four overall and 1-2 in the Western twice and added one assist for SALEM 45, CHURCHILL 3Z: Alaya Mitchell- first-period goals. Trevor Lloyd back Friday to host Pioneer. two periods on Nick Hurite's the Blazers, who led 1-0 after one Division of the Western Lakes scored 20 points and Chelsea Davis also chipped in with a goal and "Hopefully, we now realize we power-play goal from Mitch period and 3-0 after two periods Activities Association. Twin contributed 12 Tuesday to lead assist for Lakeland, which outshot need to be ready to play each Kessei and Adam Solomon at against Port Huron, which slipped sister Brittany Taylor grabbed the Rocks (8-2,3-0) past Livonia the Patriots 28-18. and every night out." 11:17 followed by Kessel's goal to 8-1 in the MMGHSHL. seven rebounds. Churchill (3-7,1-2) in a WLAA- "They jumped out to a big Lakes Division game. lead on us and we were never Sophomore Darcy DeRoo led the able to fight back into it," said Chargers, who trailed 27-19 at half- THE WEEK AHEAD Canton coach Brian Samulski. time, with eight points. C'ville cruises to easy Metro win "We were down 9-2 before we NORTHVILLE 65, WAYNE 31: In a WLAA- knew it. They were switching Western Division game Tuesday, BOYS BASKETBALL Lutheran Westland Invitational, 10 a.m. the visiting Mustangs (8-3, 3-0) Friday, Jan. 11 South Lyon Invitational, TBA. between a zone and man-to­ Livonia Clarenceville pulled BOYS BASKETBALL rolled to victory over host Wayne Churchill at W.LCentral, 7 p.m. BOYS SWIMMINGS DIVING away in the third quarter man defense and we didn't do Memorial (3-7, 0-3) as three play­ Franklin at Wayne, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 Tuesday and opened Metro a good enough job moving the ers scored in double figures led by John Glenn at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Stevenson at Northville, 6:30 p.m. Conference boys basketball LUTHERAN H WEST 45, LUTH. WESTLAND ft Sam ball. Annie Tasse's 12 points. Liggett at Clarenceville, 7 p.m. Churchill at Franklin, 7 p.m. Ahlersmeyer scored 13 points and Josh Hamtramck at Luth. Westland, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 play with a 66-46 win at "We had 21 turnovers, so we Chelsea Atzinger and Erin Kruger added 12, but it wasn't enough Huron Valley at Macomb Christian, 7:30 p.m. Wayne Invitational prelims, 4 p.m. Hughes added 11 and 10, respective­ Hamtramck. Tuesday as visiting Lutheran High were reverting back to a lot GIRLS BASKETBALL Saturday, Jan. 12 Senior point-guard Lonnie of the things we were doing ly, for the Mustangs, who led 35-10 Thursday, Jan. 10 Wayne Invitational finals, 1 p.m. Westland (1-4,0-2) fell at Rochester at halftime. Clarenceville at Liggett, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS GYMNASTICS Fairfax sparked the Trojans' Hills Lutheran Northwest (3-3, l-O) in the first couple of weeks when we were really struggling. It's Trenia Barbee's 18 points led Friday, Jan. 11 PREP BOWLING victory with 18 points and a Metro Conference encounter. Wayne and all scorers. Nastassia Huron Valley at Macomb Christian, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 eight assists. Northwest, led by Matt Rolf's 10 the first time we've given up Goines added seven. WI. Central at Churchill, 7 p.m. Crestwood Inv. at Cherry Hill Lanes, 1 p.m. Haniyf Mark added 12 « points, made a 17-11 first-quarter 40 points in a loss in quite W.L. CENTRAL 62, JOHN GLENN Wayne at Franklin, 7 p.m. PREP SKIING advantage hold up. awhile." Stevenson at John Gienn, 7 p.m. • Thursday, Jan. 10 points, including a pair of 39: Kelly Costello made five LUTHERAN SOUTH 55, HURON VALLEY 52 Luth. Westland at Hamtramck, 7 p.m. Ladywood vs. W.L. Central third-period triples, and Senior forward Baylee 3-point field goals and scored (OT): On Tuesday, Brad Puchalsky RJv. Gab. Richard at Ladywood, 7:30 p.m. at Alpine Valley, 3:30 p.m. grabbed a game-high 15 Hollowell excelled for the 23 points Tuesday to lead host riddled the nets for a game-high 29 Saturday, Jan. 12 COMPETITIVE CHEER Chiefs, netting a game-high Walled Lake Central (6-4-, 2-1) to rebounds for Clarenceville, points, including four triples, to lead Luth. Westland at New Boston Huron, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 now 5-1 overall and 1-0 in the 20 points and nine rebounds. the WLAA Lakes Division victory PREP HOCKEY Novi Invitational, TBA. Newport Lutheran South (4-2) past Metro. Canton was effective at the over Westland John Glenn (3-7, Friday, Jan. 11 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL host Westland Huron Valley Lutheran 0-3). Ladywood vs. Northville (Girls), Saturday, Jan. 12 Jamie Stewart and Jeremy free throw line, making 14-of- (1-4) in a non-conference game. Brooke Gustafson added nine Franklin vs. Northville (Boys) Madonna at U-M-Dearborn, 3 p.m. Gainer finished with 11 and The Hawks' Kyle Tacia split a pair 18 attempts. The Patriots were points and Porsche Dudley eight atNovilceRink, 5 S 7 p.m. KirtfandCC at Schoolcraft, 3 p.m. nine points, respectively, as the of free throws with 8.1 seconds, left in' good on just l-of-7 shots from Saturday, Jan. 12 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL for the Vikings, who led 35-17 at regulation to knot the count at 48-all Stevenson vs. W.L. Centra! Saturday, Jan. 12 Trojans extended third lead to the stripe. halftime. and sent the game into overtime. at Lakeland Ice Arena, 1:20 p.m. Madonna at U-M-Dearborn, 1 p.m. 64-36 in the final period. W.L. NORTHERN 57, STEVENSON 47: Katie Brittany Brown had 13 points for PREP WRESTLING Kirtland CC at Schoolcraft, 1 p.m. Tarik Cehajic's 11 points Aaron Howell and Chad Fielek Hockstad led a balanced scoring Glenn, which connected on just 6- Thursday, Jan. 10 ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE paced the Cosmos (0-6,0-l). (who fouled out), scored 14 and 10, attack with 17 points Tuesday to lift of-21 foul shots. Clawson, Inter-City at Luth. Westland, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 respectively, for Huron Valley. The Salem at Churchill, 6:30 p.m. Whalers at Sarnia Sting, 7:35 p.m. "We had three good quar­ Saints then outscored Huron Valley Franklin at Wayne, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 ters and one bad quarter," 7-4 in the four-minute extra session. John Glenn at Stevenson, 6:30 p.m. Whalers vs. Erie at Compuware, 7;05 p.m. said Clarenceville coach Corey Lutheran South was 17-of-43 Saturday, Jan. 12 MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE Yankee 'clutch' for Warriors McKendry, whose team made 9- from the foul line, while Huron Novi-Detroit CC Invitational, 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Valley made 9-of-21. Napolean Invitational, 9:30 a.m. Ignition vs. Chicago at Compuware, 7:35 p.m. of-15 free throws (66.6 percent). Romulus Invitational, 9:30 a.m. TBA-time to be announced. Lutheran High Westland Metro Conference game Tuesday, survived a cliffhanger host Livonia Clarenceville (5-5, 2- Tuesday with a 35-34 Metro 1) used a diamond press to spark a Conference girls basketball 21-3 third-quarter run tc beat the Cosmos (0-9, 0-2). LIVONIA FRANKLIN 119, JOHN GLENN 63 100 freestyle: 1. Shelton (LF), 54.10; I. Lyons victory over visiting Rochester GIRLS GYMNASTICS RESULTS 9,0; 4. Guzik (Red), 8,9, Jan. 8 at John Glenn (WJG), 58.07; 3. Michniewicz (LF), 58.81. Amber O'Halloran scored Jan. 7 at Walled Lake Central Balance beam: 1. Quint (Blue), 9.35; I. Sumner (WLW- 200-yard medley relay: I Franklin (Joe Michniewicz, 500 freestyle: 1. James (LF), 5:40.65; I. Brett Hills Lutheran Northwest. 15 points to pace a balanced TEAM SCORES: 1. Livonia Blue, 144.45 points; WLN), 9,25; 3. (tie) Guzik (Red) and Alicia DiMauro Sean Wilson, Scott Ansteth, Scott James), 2:01.38; 2. Woods (LF), 6:55.86; 3. Madaj (LF), 7:01.22. Junior guard Allyson Yankee, 2. Livonia Red, 138.25; 3. Walled Lake Western- (Red), 9.0 each; 4. Tatiana Palafax (WLC), 8.85. John Glenn, 2:07.45; 3. John Glenn. 220.69. 200 freestyle relay: 1. Franklin (Larkins, Clarenceville scoring attack. Walled Lake Northern 137.7; 4. Walled Lake Floor exercise: 1. Quint (Blue), 9.7; 2. (tie) 200 freestyle: 1. Shane Shelton (LF), 2:01.78; 2, Wilson, Anthony, Shelton), 1:40.88; 2. John who finished with a team-high Chenay Kemp chipped in with 14 Central, 135.58. Nomura (Blue) and Powers (Blue), 9.35; 4. (tie) James (LF), 2:11.0; 3. Eric Madaj (LF), 2:35.39. Glenn, 1:47.25; 3. Franklin, 2:00.8, 15 points, came up with a steal points, while Amanda Moody fin­ INDIVIDUAL RESULTS DiMauro (Red) and Sumner (WLW-WLN), 9.25. 200 individual medley: 1. Nick Anthony (LF), 100 backstroke: 1. Ansteth (LF), 1:06.18; 2. Lara off an inbounds pass as time ished with 12 points and six assists. Vault: 1. Emily Quint (Biue), 9.45; 2. Tavlor All-around: 1, Quint (Blue), 37.65; 2. Powers 2:14.17; 2. Brandon Larkins (LF), 2:16.68; 3. (WJG), 1:21.25; 3. Danny Kosmalski (LF), 1:32.48. Meredyk (WLC), 9.3; 3. Paula Guzik (Red), 9.2; 4, (Blue), 36.25; 3. Sumner (WLW-WLN), 36.00; 4. Justin Rose (WJG), 2:57.62. 100 breaststroke: 1. Larkins (LF), 1:10.14; 2. expired to secure the victory as Jenna Burgess contributed 10 points Laura Nomura (Blue), 9.1 (tie) Guizk (Red) and DiMauro (Red), 35.80 each. 50 freestyle: 1. Billy Lyons (WJG), 25.06; 2. Justin Groves (WJG), 1:17.86; 3. Denis Knight, Jr. the Warriors improved to 6-1 and 13 rebounds. Uneven bars; 1. Meghan Powers (Blue), 9.2; I. Dual meet records: Livonia Blue, 4-0 overall; Wilson (LF), 25.37; 3. Shawn Long (WJG), 25.70. WJG), 1:18.5. Marlena Gudel and Dazshavon Livonia Red, 3-1 overall 1-meter diving: 1. Cody Rowe (WJG), 179.35 overall and 4-0 in the Metro. Quint (Blue). 9,35; 3. Liz Sumner (WLW-WLN], 400 freestyle relay: 1. Franklin (Anthony, points; 2. Connor Monroe (WJG), 114.55; 3. Mark Hall tallied 16 and 12, respectively, Shelton, James, Larkins), 3:52.74; 2. Franklin, Becca Refenes, a 6-foot-2 Robbins(LF), 97.50. for Hamtramck, which trailed by 4:13.51; 3. John Glenn, 4:38.26. junior center, added eight points Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. 100 butterfly: I Anthony (LF), 58.03; 2. Dual meet record: Franklin, 1-0 overall; John only one after the first period, 13-12. Ansteth (LF), 1:04.81; 3. Jon Lara (WJG), 1:25.37. 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Junior forward Jeff Poole led the comeback with 21 points — 15 of which came during the final eight .** : minutes. Senior forward Israel Woolfork added 15 points for the '•A winners. Neil Sharma led Canton with 17 points over the final eight min­ Trailing 26-21 at intermis­ points and seven rebounds. utes to keep the visitors close. sion, while being outrebound- Canton led 15-12 after one quar­ • v: Schoolcraft held just a 29 - ed 19-5 (including 13 Salem ter, 30-25 at the half and 44-34 with sr 28 lead after Meharg's sec­ offensive rebounds), Solak eight minutes left. ond three-ball, but the Lady went into his bag of trick and "Our full-court pressure is what *»'! r'*M* Ocelots took a 35-30 advan­ pulled out a full-court press. did it," Franklin coach Jeremy tage into the intermission. It resulted in 15 second-half Rheault said. "We made too many turn­ steals (20 for the game) led by Canton hit 13-of-l6 free throws, overs (in the first half) that senior guard Daran Carey's while the Patriots made 19-ol'-31 nine. attempts. were uncharacteristic," said JOHN GLENN 57, W.l. CENTRAL 31: Junior Lafata, whose team gave the "We did not panic and we guard Austin Anderson's 14 points ball away a dozen times before locked up defensively," said paced a balanced scoring attack '" V halftime. Solak, whose team trailed by Tuesday as host Westland John • It was a four-point differen­ as many as 11 points in the Glenn (7-1,3-0) routed Walled Lake tial (37-33) early in the second third quarter. "The second half Central (5-4, 2-1) in WLAA Lakes half following a bucket by St. we started playing well defen­ Division game. Clair sophomore guard Kim sively. We played defensively The Rockets, who trailed 17-13 Lackowski. the way we prepared to play after one quarter, outscored the / v. defense." Vikings 16-2 during the second That's when Warczinsky quarter and put it away with a 17-7 started to take control, hitting Grant Stone's 22 points third-quarter run. triples from the right flank and led Salem (2-6, 0-3), but the Keshawn Martin added 11 points top of the arc in quick succes­ senior swingman was held by for Glenn, which shot I2-of-16 from sion and driving through the Whittum to two fourth-quar­ the foul line. Jordan Manier, a 6- lane before dishing off to sopho­ ter points. foot-8 senior center, added eight • >* 4%* more forward Shana King (10 Ross Davis added 14 and 14 points and 12 rebounds, points, 10 rebounds) for a layup. rebounds for the Rocks, who Derek Mitchell scored 10 of his "She (Warczinsky) brings a attempted just one free throw. team-high 14 for Central in the first f *. lot of energy," Lafata said. "She's Churchill was 8-of-ll from quarter. Cody Rzeznik added 10. STEVENSON 58, W.L. NORTHERN 57: Junior just a real head-sy player." the line. Brian Rowe tallied 12 points, includ­ Back-to-back baskets by soph­ WAYNE 5T, NORTHVILLE 51: Mike Lee tal­ ing the game-winning free throw omore guard Adrena Walker- lied 13 points and John Hill turned with only five seconds remaining, Price (15 points) increased the in his best outing of the season with to give Livonia Stevenson (3-5,1-2) lead to 53-36, with about 13 11 points and 10 rebounds to propel a WLAA Lakes Division triumph minutes remaining. Wayne Memorial (6-2, 3-0) to a Tuesday over visiting Walled Lake WLAA Western Division win over Northern (0-8, 0-3). But, to Lafata's chagrin, her the host Mustangs (4-4,2-1). "It was a complete team effort, team did not "clamp down" "It was his (Hill's) best game by good balance, a good team victory." as she wanted it to. The Lady far," Wayne coach Wayne Woodard Stevenson first-year coach Mike said. "We shared the ball and Skippers charged back, and cut Allie said. were able to rebound against their the deficit down to eight (68- The Spartans, who rallied from (Northville's) size." 60) in the final minute. a 50-37 third-period deficit, also Jeremy Lovelady, a 6-foot-ll Even though St. Clair had got 11 points from junior Mark senior center, chipped in with 10 no reasonable chance to come Grisa and 10 from junior Gary Cobb points for the Zebras, who led 30-26 all the way back, hurt by their (including a high-rising dunk in the at halftime. final quarter). poor free-throw shooting (11-of- Greg Hasse's 18 points led Sophomore Austin White added 20), the Lady Skippers perhaps Northville and all scorers. nine, while junior center Kendal earned a moral victory of sorts. Teammate Dan Kirkpatrick added Snow chipped in with eight. Representatives From 13. "I'm really proud of them AndyTinkey (16), Tim Ferenc (14) FRANKLIN 63, CANTON 54: On Tuesday, and the way they just went and Leroy Jackson (13) paced the Livonia Franklin (3-5, 2-1) posted a after them," said St. Clair head Northern scoring effort. 29-point fourth quarter to rally and coach Carrie Lohr. "We really Stevenson was 15-of-23 from the down the host Chiefs (3-5, 0-3). HOWE had nothing to lose. foul line, while Northern hit 6-of-13. "Groing into it, I said to them 'We're the underdogs, we've just got to give it all we've got for 40 minutes.' Quite frankly, I thought we played a really strong 35 minutes, probably the best we could play." Also scoring 10 for the + 4( Skippers was freshman guard- forward Abigail Schlaegel, with a seven-block performance from 6-3 freshman center m Tyesha O'Neal (a 2002 Rcdford V't ' Union graduate) dcjngpk-nty to rattle the honu- team St. Clair s hustle and defense clogged up the lane for stretches, effectively minimizing offensive . -.^ contributions from Schoolcraft sophomore power forwards Janelle Harris (five points, 10 rebounds) and Antoinette A «.y. i 3 Brown (three points, five boards). But the Lady Ocelots did get help from other play­ Saturday* Jan. 19 • 3:3Qpm ers, including King, sophomore guard Brittney Ivey (11 points, Wayne State vs. Niagara five assists) and freshman guard Sheray Brown (12 rebounds). AEotife Same v*. Mi-tfK^b*' Lafata said she is confident the harder-than-expected vic­ ON SALE NOW tory will turn into a learning Greal lower level iroket prices for hockey teams and groups. Cull 248.371.2055. experience. 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Garnish with one blanched almond on each cookie little time to cook: Beckerman creates cookes that are not baked - every Though I don't recommend it forcasua l C Variations: Coat with shredded coconut to make "Almond Stop cooking. dish is actually good for you. gamers or those with low-end PCs (it requires Coco-NUT Snowballs." Coat with fine almond flour and Simple. garnish with whole almond, fresh raspberry and date jam i i a lot of horsepower), I definitely rank it as my Just stop cooking and eat your food raw. digestive tracts are the same as herbivores, to make "Thumbprint Jewels." Or, add one-quarter cup favorite game of 2007- Does the idea of just chewing naturally on not carnivores." cocoa powder, replace almond extract with vanilla and a celery stalk sound boring? Probably. 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MagicJack offers unlimited reason this ing — so you can eat all you want and stay "Plant foods also promote, healthy weight Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the nutty filling in each collard local and long-distance phone works best as a trim. and help prevent chronic illnesses such as green. Tie t green onion around the wrap to keep it from calls for just $40. second line), and Sound intriguing? diabetes and heart disease," Beckerman falling apart. Garnish the sides with chopped tomatoes. you have to leave Chef Beckerman, of West Bloomfield, is said and groups like the American Cancer a computer running 24/7. But who cares? a graduate of both Wayne State University Institute confirm. SPAGHETTI $40! and Living Light Culinary Arts Institute in Stylish, svelte, physically fit and radiating 4 yellow zucchini cut on a saladacco, toss in a dash of California. She's lived a raw, vegan diet for with energy, Beckerman is one of those peo­ lemon juice and set aside. years, meaning none of her food is cooked ple who never seem tired even though she's a Sauce BEST MUSIC STORE: AMAZ0NMP3 over 118 degrees because any temperature multitasker. 2 cups organic cherry tomatoes Better late than never: It took Amazon above that mark kills essential enzymes and Eyes turned to her recently as she walked X cup sun dried tomatoes soaked in three-quarter cup years to get into the music-download game, other nutrients, she said. through the Rugby Grille of the Townsend water for 90 minutes but it was worth the wait. AmazonMP3 1 teaspoon tomatopaste (amazonmp3.com) sells restriction-free • All of her foods are plant-based. She Hotel. 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I used to use range. BUT — My wife just of your hot a fireplace shovel to remove purchased a Bosch two months pilates water heater it and that is caused by water ago when she finished spend­ at 120 degrees not hot enough to dissolve the ing a fortune on re-doing the and that this detergent. Not too healthy kitchen. ellipticals temperature folks. It is so quiet you have to Appliance is sufficient As for the dishwasher, I put your ear against it when it Doctor for washing called my friend Kim at Bill & runs. She loves it. BUT — very free weights clothes and Rod's Appliance. expensive, like $1,100. If you Joe Gagnon operating a "Kim, what is your recom­ take any regular dishwasher dishwasher. mended setting for a hot water and you glue corkboard on the teen programs I guess that tank?" He replied without any sides and back, it will reduce this could be true if you don't hesitation, 140 degrees. the noise by over 50 percent. Join by care how clean your clothes He also suggested always The biggest complaint on dish­ are or how well the dishes are turning on the hot water faucet washers is the noise level. jmmUmt Mm _m. swimming cleaned. at the sink and letting it get Good hunting and remember *B4St First is the clothes washer, hot there before using the dish­ that whatever Jan wants, Jan m which when set on hot water washer. should get. mm ^ • cycling class wash is designed to take care of I mentioned to Kim that the Stay tuned. not only dirt but perform some recommendatiqn set forth not function in regards to bacteria. long ago by NSF is 150 degrees 2008 ^ds sports I don't think a baby should be in residential homes. NSF is Joe Gagnon can be heard on Talk wrapped in diapers washed in a testing laboratory based in Radio WAAM1600 at 8 a.m. Saturdays. 120-degree water temperature. 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