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BY DARRELL CLEM Widespread economicwoes OBSERVER STAFF WRITER have made the task of luring new businesses even more Westland city leaders are daunting, but Mayor William hoping that what happens in Wild said the city has to fight Vegas does not stay in Vegas. back. In an aggressive move to lure "What we're doing is taking new businesses here, Westland a more proactive approach," he Economic Development Lori said. "In the past, we have let Fodale will travel to Las Vegas developers come to Westland. on May 18-21 for an interna­ Now, in this market, all the cit­ tional convention that will ies are competing against each draw more than 50,000 rep­ other, so we're going to start resentatives of the retail real actively recruiting them." estate industry. Fodale hopes to market Armed with marketing Westland as a desirable place brochures, Fodale hopes to for businesses to locate, partic­ hit the economic jackpot by ularly those looking to expand convincing businesses to for the first time into southeast choose Westland when she Michigan. attends the Global Retail Real "It's my opportunity to sell Estate Convention. The event, the city of Westland to them billed as the largest gather­ and convince them to come to ing of its kind, is sponsored by Westland," she said. "I'll have TOM HAWLEY|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the International Council of a target list of businesses I'd wetland resident Luann Engiehsrt holds up the warrant for her arrest, issued for the Mtiscuiar Dystrophy Association. Joining her on her trip to jail was Shopping Centers. like io sey come to Westland, friend Theresa Manuel (behind) had Engiehart arrested as part of the local MDA Lock-Up. Communities like Canton, and I'll be scheduling meetings which has snagged stores like with them." IKEA by ratcheting up their Fodale plans to try to mar­ marketing strategies, already ket specific sites, such as the send teams each year to the former Sam's Club and the retail convention. old Best Buy on Central City "We can't sit back and wait Parkway. She said one devel­ BY SUE MASON said Luann Engiehart, a covered by the patient's medi­ a second about their Web site for businesses to come to us," oper could piece those proper­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER first-grade teacher, who was cal insurance. It sends kids to where peoplecould make Fodale said. "We've got to be ties together to create room taken from her classroom at MDA summer camp where all donations and the third to let aggressive like the communi­ for a large new development, More than 70 "criminals" Memorial Elementary School. expenses are paid for." people know "this is it." ties around us." , one that could complement were rounded up recently and Welcome to the Muscular Engiehart, a Westland resi­ "I attached her name fig­ Westland has its own suc­ Westland Shopping Center. thrown in the slammer. Dystrophy Association Lock- dent, may have been one of the uring it would help, but it cesses to tout. A report by Wild confirmed that next year Their crime? According to Up, a fund-raiser in which few people arrested who knew didn't work in my favor," said outside consultants McKenna he hopes to send not just Fodale, the warrants issued for their friends and relatives enter who turned her name into Manuel. "I told them to at Associates of Northville ,. but perhaps an economic team, arrest, it was "for having a big the witness protection plan MDA. It was Theresa Manuel, least keep me from going to revealed late last year that to the retail convention. At that heart." in exchange for the names of her friend and fellow member jail, let LuAnn stay." residents in this city's densely time, he said, Westland could Sheriffs, masquerading as would-be criminals. of Merriman Road Baptist populated, core shopping area actually have its own exhibition limousine drivers, rounded The criminal overtones Church. 'SISTERLY LOVE' have a higher income per acre at the global gathering. up the hooligans and took are all in jest, except for the "I work with a teen group Also coming together, but than their neighbors in places them to a makeshift jail bail which is used to provide at church and I think one of working separately, were like Canton and Livonia. dclemHhometownlife.com j (734) 953-2110 last Thursday at Dario's services to MDA patients in the teens turned in my name," sisters Christine Hurston Restaurant in Garden City, Westland and Garden City. said Manuel. "I decided I and Kacy Stewart-Brown. where they donned prison "All of the bail that they wasn't going alone, so I got Hurston is trying to figure out stripes for their mug shot and bring in stays in this area," them to arrest LuAnn." who turned in her name, but then were put to work raising said Rob Merritt, MDA.pro- The two women worked as Stewart-Brown needed only to Gunman holds up family in bail. gr.am coordinator. "It helps a team, raising $427. Manuel look across the table. "My kids were worried with doctor visits, wheel­ sent out three e-mails — one about where I was going," chairs, research, anything not about their pending arrests, Please see JAIL, A3 ot at apartment complex

BY DARREU CLEM pockets before fleeing with the OBSERVER STAFF WRITER purse, Price said. No one was physically injured- A masked gunman robbed a "The couple had just pulled Westland couple early Saturday up," Price said. "The man was BY LEANNE ROGERS formed a task force to address Homeowners in foreclosure problem — property tax fore­ as they returned home with still in the driver's seat when OBSERVER STAFF WRITER the foreclosure problem. need to work with their lender, closures. their young daughter to The it began, and the woman had Referring to Friday's town Constan said, to find an alter­ State Sen. Glenn Anderson, Landings, a sprawling apart­ gotten out of the car with her Westland residents will hall meeting, state Rep. native, such as refinancing, D-Westland, also is host­ ment complex southeast of daughter." have a few opportunities to Bob Constan, D-Dearborn putting the arrears at the back ing a town hall meeting Warren and Central City The victims described the learn how to protect them­ Heights, said, "I don't want to end of the mortgage or a short on preventing foreclosures Parkway, authorities said. gunman as a black male who selves from foreclosure and see people lose their homes. sale for what is owed on the from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, The handgun-toting bandit was wearing a ski mask and predatory lending. It's a benefit to the community home. April 1, at the Livonia Civic didn't fire any shots, but he dark clothing, the detective For one, they can attend a for someone to be living in "Lenders in this market Park Senior Center, 15218 ordered the couple to get on said. > town hall meeting at 10:30 their home. There is a lot bor­ don't want the property, it's Farmington Road; Livonia. the ground after they drove up The Landings, with 1,056 a.m. Friday at Maplewood rowers can do. I don't think detrimental. If a home is fore­ Attending the meeting will be around 12:02 a.m. Saturday, units, is Westland's largest Community Center in Garden people in general are aware of closed on, it sits vacant and is representatives from ACORN, police Sgt. Ed Price said. apartment complex and fifth City. all the alternatives." vandalized. It brings down the the Michigan State Housing "He ordered the female to the largest taxpayer. Westland Mayor William Among the speakers will values in the neighborhood," Development Authority, ground. She dropped her purse Anyone who has informa­ Wild also has announced be representatives of the he said. "They have to deal United Way 2-1-1, the Wayne and went to the ground with tion about the robbery is asked a seminar from 6-9 p.m. Michigan Mortgage Bankers with this." County Tax Foreclosure her daughter," Price said. "He to call the Westland Police Wednesday, April 2, at the Association, the non-profit At the town hall meeting, Project and Wayne County stole her purse." Department at (734) 722-9600 city's Friendship Center, on Better Financial Alternatives Constan also will provide Neighborhood Legal Services. The gunman then ordered the or ¢734) 721-6311. Newburgh south of Ford. The and Garden City Mayor Jim information from the Wayne 31-year-old woman's husband seminar comes after Wild Plakas. County Treasurer on a related [email protected] | (734)953-2103 to the ground and searched his [email protected] I (734) 953-2110

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Students pledge to stay off drugs 17 teenagers vie for Michigan Junior Miss

BY REBECCA JONES the right choices. Seventeen high school girls OBSERVER STAFF WRITER "You only have to say a will be competing for scholar­ short two-letter word, and it's ship money and the chance t \ Emily Buttigieg wants to very powerful," said DARE to represent the state in the know, "Why are all the celeb­ graduate Ana Pancevska. 50th anniversary edition of rities who are supposed to be "I pledge to make wise the Michigan's Junior Miss our role models doing drugs?" decisions to say no to any­ Program. ' Especially when she thing that can hurt my body The scholarship program learned through DARE that or someone else's," said sixth- will take place at 6:30 p.m. drugs, "can do crazy things to grader Graham Tyrrell. Saturday at Washtenaw your body, like, well, kill you." Kline has been Westland's Community College. This Buttigieg was among DARE officer for seven years. marks the first time that hundreds of sixth grad­ The program is supported by Michigan's Junior Miss has ers at Cooper and Johnson donations, but the city pays been held in the Ann Arbor upper elementary schools his salary. Livonia, on the area. who recently graduated other hand, discontinued its The 17 high school seniors from an 11-week Drug Abuse DARE program due to bud­ from throughout the state will Resistance Education pro­ get cuts, meaning that while vie for the title of Michigan's gram. Cooper and Johnson have Junior Miss 2008, along with Cooper's East House had its DARE programs, Riley Upper $9,000 in college scholarship celebration Friday. Elementary does not. money. They learned from "We've made a commit­ The winner will go on to Westland police officer and ment to the DARE program compete at America's Junior DARE instructor Ken Kline because we want to help you Miss in Mobile, Ala., in June. that tobacco smoke contains guys make the right decisions Contestants are judged on 200 known poisons, marijua­ in the future," Deputy Police talent, physical fitness, self- na smoke contains more lung- Chief Al Ramsden said at the expression, interview and scho­ cancer causing chemicals graduation. lastic achievement. Competing in the Michigan Junior Miss Program Saturday are Canton Junior Miss Whitney Askew (front row, left), and that alcohol can damage Principal Terry Taylor told America's Junior Miss Alpena Junior Miss Katherine Homant, Brooklyn Junior Miss Nicole Bontraqer, Houghton Lake Junior Miss Brittany every organ. Students wore, the students that they have Program is the oldest and larg­ Manifold, Plymouth-Canton Junior Miss Erin Wheeler and Prudenville Junior Miss Adrienne Linskey; and (back row, "drunk goggles" to see what a big road ahead of them, est scholarship program for left) Redford Junior Miss Sara Mayne, Muskegon Junior Miss Christy VanAndel, Wyandotte Junior Miss Samantha it is like to be impaired, and and they have a responsibil­ high school senior students. Thomas, Clarkston Junior Miss Chelsey Knap per, Bay County Junior Miss Lillian Asiala, Wayne-Westland Junior Miss this year's lessons also con­ ity to look out for friends Since America's Junior Miss Raven Rickard, Montrose Junior Miss Nicholle Pierce, Ann Arbor Junior Miss Katherine Ballman, Westland Junior Miss tained a video about the dan­ who haven't made the same first began in 1958, more than Rachel MIynar and Detroit Junior Miss Jennifer Quaine. Not pictured is Inkster Junior Miss Kiana Sledge. gers of prescription drugs and choices. $90 million dollars in college cough medicine. scholarships have been awarded Mitchell Company. Connection, The Comfort Inn . Schultes family. Graduates pledged to make [email protected] | (734) 953-2054 Each year, 200 additional Local sponsors and dona­ on Carpenter Road, Affinia Tickets for the program are college scholarships are avail­ tions for the state program Group Inc, Mr. Spots, Domino $15. Call State Committee able to contestants who partici­ include the Kiwanis Club Farms, Subway, Great Harvest chair Lydia Sproosh at (734) pate in local, state and national of Ann Arbor, the Kiwanis Bread Company, "Whole Foods, 426-4744 for ticket sales infor­ CORRECTION Junior Miss programs around Club of Brooklyn, Ann Arbor Kroger, BD'S Mongolian mation the country. National spon­ Convention and Visitor's BBQ, Smokehouse Blues, Proceeds from this event go A story on the Livonia Public way to submit questions. It was sors are The City of Mobile Bureau, Children's Music Olive Garden, Dancer's Edge, toward the Michigan Junior Schools candidates forums in actually posted at the Livonia and Mobile County and the Academy, Jan's Dance AAA, the BoBo family and the Miss Scholarship Program. the Sunday Observer incorrect­ Neighbors Web site, not the ly referred to the wrong Web Citizens for Livonia's Future site where an e-mail address site. Mang said she was not supporting candidate Patrice aware her e-mail address was Mang was briefly posted as the included there. LPS board delays vote on new computers

BY REBECCA JONES All of them are due to be would meet all of their needs, I for a vote on April 14. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER replaced, and the committee don't think I would have a big By then, said Trustee Dan CITY OF WESTLAND recommended using the same issue moving forward with this." Lessard, not much will have ANNUAL ACTION PLAN With a 4-3 vote, the Livonia platform across all levels and Art teacher Jamey Masters, changed. "The folkstha t favor a FOR THE 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Public Schools board has post­ purchasing "robust" computers who addressed the board, said he Mac are going to favor a Mac." BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM poned a decision on a $2.3 mil­ that would serve the district's was concerned the switch would Bailey said he's been in a num­ lion computer purchase after instructional needs for along not give students the same cre­ ber of buildings with broken NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Westland anticipates some trustees said they wanted time. ative outlet. Currently students computers and is in favor of the receiving an estimated $1,057,158 of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $319,491 of HOME more time to sort through teach­ The Dell computers were create movies, claymation and replacement as presented, but he funds for the 2008 fiscal year (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) and ers' concerns. almost $600 cheaper apiece than animation works. Some were fea­ supported board members' need has prepared an "Annual Action Plan" covering the program period. A district technology commit­ the Macs that Apple identified in tured at an Apple store's School for more information. The Annual Action Plan details how the City proposes to utilize the tee recommended buying Dell its bid. Night Out event. King said because Macs work 2008 CDBG entitlement grant in addition to $100,000 in computers. Currently, the ele­ Trustee Greg Oke said he "Our focus should not be on differently, stacking the two against reprogrammed funds from prior years and program income. The mentary schools use Macintosh heard concerns from at least a what will help the IT depart­ each other just based on memory Action Plan is required by federal regulations in order for the City to continue to participate in the CDBG and HOME programs. computers and secondary schools dozen staff members and wanted ment, but what technology best size and other numbers wasn't com­ use Windows-based personal more time to review them. "If I allows our students to learn," paring "apples toapples. " The Annual Action Plan provides for a consolidated application process for several federal formula grant programs, including computers. was pretty satisfied that the PCs Masters said. "It's not a single platform CDBG and HOME. The Annual Action Plan represents an update Trustee Cynthia Markarian world," King added. "Apple is to the City's five-year (2005- 2010) Consolidated Plan. The asked for a postponement and not going away. If anything it's Consolidated Plan consists of a Housing and Homeless Needs CITY OF WESTLAND Oke, Steve King and Tom Bailey getting stronger and stronger, so Assessment, Housing Market Analysis, Strategic Plan, Action Plan voted in favor of her motion. we need to prepare our kids for a and Certifications. The Consolidated Plan sets forth priorities and lists activities to be pursued over a five-year period as well as a one NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The issue will come up again dual platform world." (1) year Action Plan which includes Community Development Block Grant and HOME activities planned for the 2008-9 fiscal year. ON 2008-2009 PROPOSED BUDGET The'priorities and strategies stated in the five (5) year period found GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT in the Consolidated Plan are summarized as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the public hearing on the 6000 Middlebelt • Provide rehabilitation assistance to low and moderate income proposed budget for the City of Westland for the fiscal year Garden City, MI 48135 homeowners commencing July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009 will be held on The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be - Major Home Rehabilitation Program (125 homes) Monday, May 5, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of sold at Public Auction on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. The - Minor Home Repair Program (400 homes) Westland City Hall; 36601 Ford Road; Westland, MI, 48185. The auction is to be held at Westland Car Care Towing, 6375 Hix Rd., property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support • Reduce cost burden of renter households by providing Westland, MI 48185. affordable' rental opportunities in safe, decent, sanitary the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. PLEASE NOTE: The bidding will start at the towing and storage housing via the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. • Address infrastructure improvements to stabilize targeted Eileen DeHart charges. neighborhoods City Clerk YEAR & MAKE' STYLE VIN# • Focus on public service programming that provides assistance Publish: March 27 & 30,2008 1992 Buick 4 Dr. 1G4HR53L6NH522650 OE0S591S4B-3K35 to low and moderate income households, including: 1995 Chevy 4 Dr. 2G1WL52M2S1189474 - Senior Citizen Program 1994 GMC SW 1GKEC16K3RJ762875 • Mental Health Counseling Program 2001 Chevy TK 1GCEC14W11Z100395 • Domestic Violence Prevention/Counseling Program 1990 Dodge VN 2B7HB21Y8LK790888 • Youth Assistance Programs 1995 Dodge VN 2B4GH4533SR133164 » Community Policing Program 1998 Ford 4 Dr. 1FAFP13PXWW171810 WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD 1997 Merc 4 Dr. 1MELM13PXVW616369 2008/2009 PROPOSED USE OF CDBG AND HOME FUNDS 1996 Geo 4 Dr. 2C1MR5329XT6777990 2008 Fiscal Year CDBG Program funds ($1,057,158 + $65,000 HOMETOWNUFE.COM PubJish: March 27,2008 in Program Income): 0603593114-213 • Housing Rehabilitation Program - $105,005 • City Projects - $121,910 HOW TO REACH US • Fire Station Loan Repayment - $ 87,650 Home Delivery/Customer Service 1-866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) • Code Enforcement - $159,000 CITY OF WESTLAND • Continue to fund various Public Service activities: Newsroom (734)953-2104 Fax (734)591-7279 SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES • Senior Programs - $175,000 MTG.6 3/17/08 •YouthAssistance - $ 33,000 Sports Niojitllne (734)953-2104 • Community Policing - $ 50,000 Classified Advertising .1-800-579-SELL (7355) • Mental Health Counseling Program - $ 4,000 Presiding: President Godbout • Domestic Violence Program - $ 4,000 Display Advertising (734)953-2153 Present: Graunstadt, Johnson, Kehrer, Pickering, Reeves, • Commodity Food Program Stottlemyer • Fair Housing Initiative POSTAL PERIODICAL REQUIREMENTS 68-Approved minutes of 3/3/08. • Improvements to Dorsey Center The Westland Observer - Publication NO. 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Copies of the Consolidated Plan 84-Approved 5 yr contr. with Police Lts. & Sgts. 1/08-12/2012. and 2008 Annual Action Plan are available for review by interested TERRI BENNETT, CMC JUDIDUDZINSKI Canton Township Clerk Dearborn Heights Clerk 85-Approved Checklist Activity: $783,825.04 and Prepaid: citizens in the Housing and Community Development Department $3,961,987.27. during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.- -Meeting Adjourned at 10:16 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Consolidated Plan will be submitted to the VELIDA SMITH LINDA CHOATE Department of Housing and Urban Development on or about May Inkster City Clerk Romulus City Clerk Minutes available at the Clerk's office. 22,2008. MARY CARNEY EILEEN DeHART, CMC Wayne City Clerk Westland City Clerk William R. Wild, Mayor James R. Godbout Eileen DeHart City of Westland Council President City Clerk

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JAIL FROM PAGE A1 Westland teen "Don't you just love sisterly love? I immediately came to mind for this, but she won't even think of me when she wins that $1 million prize," drowns in lake said Stewart-Brown. Sandy Atovski of Dearborn BY KELLY MURAD water for 60-90 minutes. Heights had raised about $250 GANNETT NEWS SERVICE It took the dive team about and was using a list of names 25 minutes to locate the boy, from her work, David's Bridal The Oakland County who was found at the bottom in Westland, and anyone she Medical Examiner has ruled of the hole where he initially could get on the phone to raise the death of the 13-year-old entered the water, Molloy more money. Westland boy as an acciden­ said. "I appreciate whatever they tal drowning. The teen fell "According to the divers, can give, especially in these through the ice Sunday while (the water) was approxi­ times," said Atovski. "Every walking on a Novi neighbor­ mately 14-15 feet deep," said little bit helps." hood lake. Novi Police Chief David She suspects someone at At the request of the fam­ Molloy. "He was transported work snitched on her, especial­ ily, officials are not releasing from the scene to Botsford ly when they teased her when the name of the victim. Hospital and from Botsford she was picked up. Novi police said the boy to Beaumont at about 3:30 "They said, *You guys can was visiting his aunt and p.m." keep her/ and they were going uncle who live in the Village Molloy said the victim was to teach me a lesson," she said. Oaks subdivision, located transferred due to enhanced Dena Brown also is sure southeast of 10 Mile and life-saving equipment at it was someone at her work, Meadowbrook roads, when William Beaumont Hospital Plastipak in Westland, that he fell through the ice while in Royal Oak. He was pro­ offered her name. Using the walking their dog. nounced dead at 6:22 p.m. MDA Web site, she came to The dog was able to escape "With the warm tempera­ jail armed with some $700 the water and run to the tures upon us, stay off the ice in bail money, collected from house to alert family mem­ at all costs," Molloy said. friends and family members. ~*A4- bers, reports said. Family This is the second drown­ "I did this oncfe before 10- PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY [ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER members ran to the lake, ing in less than a year in 11 years ago, with the Web Renee Strokes of Westland poses said for her lock-up mug shot as part of the MDA fund-raiser. An employee at where the hole in the ice was Village Oaks Lake. site, it made it a lot easier to American House ill in Westland, she ended up on MDA's most wanted list after answering the telephone at the senior discovered. Isaac L. Reid, a 23-year- collect money," said Brown apartment building. A 9-1-1 call was made at old Inkster man, drowned whose goal was to send a child 1:24 p.m. and Novi police in the neighborhood lake on to summer camp. "It really sausage with peppers and were on the scene within Mother's Day last year. Reid helped, that's where I got the onions, pizza, homemade four minutes, with the fire was attempting to swim most money." bread and salad. department to follow three across a 75-yard section "I want to do a lot more of minutes later, Molloy said. of the lake to cool off after JAIL HOUSE'GRUB' this with other organizations," The Oakland County helping family members with While the jailbirds worked said Valdivia. Sheriff Department's Dive household chores. Police the phones, Dario's owner For MDA, having that kind Team was on the scene with­ believe the drowning was an David Valdivia made sure of donation means more in 40 minutes and the boy accident, and neither drugs there was food to eat. Valdivia money to help patients. was recovered at 2:28 p.m. nor alcohol were factors, donated the location, the food "Seventy-eight percent Theresa Manuel of Prior to the arrival of the then Deputy Chief Thomas and beverages for the event. of every dollar goes to the Garden City chose dive team, Novi firefighters Lindberg said. "I did the lock-up last year patients," Merritt said. "We to wear handcuffs broke the ice and entered the Reid was in Novi visiting and the year before my wife run very efficiently so you for her mug shot. frigid water in search of the family. His brother, who also did it," he said. "We decided it know that when you make a Manuel was arrested victim, but officials estimate was swimming at the time, would be good to have it here." donation, it's going where we by the MDA at with he was submerged under was unharmed. The jail house grub he pro­ tell you it's going." her friend, first-grade vided included mostaciolli teacher Luanne r with homemade sauce, Italian [email protected] I (734)953-2112 1 Engtehart. Gunman gets cash

Higher Rock Cafe is holding a Karaoke and at 6050 Farmington Road north of KFC ON THE WEB Pajama Party Saturday, March of Ford. For more information, Independent artist Rachanee 29, at the post, 28945 Joy, east visit wyaayouthsports@gmail. A lone gunman robbed um build and appeared to be will be the featured performer at For expanded version of Around of Middlebelt, Westland. Doors com or call the office at (734) a fast-food restaurant on about 30 years old. , the Higher Rock Cafe at 8 p.m. Westland, visit our online edition open at 7:30 p.m. The cost 421-0640 during regular busi­ Westland's south side and "He came in, produced a Friday, March 28, at the Wayne- at www.hometowniife.com and is $15 in advance and $18 at ness hours. ordered several employees into handgun and demanded cash," Westland Salvation Army, click on Westland. the door and include appetiz­ a freezer before fleeing Monday the detective said. "He ended 2300 Venoy, south of Palmer, ers, beer and snacks. Pajamas night, police said. up having the employees go Westland. require, no birthday suits. For AMVETS Post 171 will hold No shots were fired and into the freezer and then he The Michigan-based singer/ Friday, March 28, at the more information, call the post an all-you-can-eat breakfast no one was injured during left." songwriter will perform songs Friendship Center, 1119 N. at (734) 525-9454. from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, the holdup that police Sgt. The employees were able to from her current album, "3 am," Newburgh, just south of Ford. March 30, at the hall, 1217 Brian Miller said happened get out of the freezer by push­ and her debut album, "Ordinary The film, which stars Anjelica Bowling fund-raiser Merriman, south of Cherry Hill just minutes before 9 p.m. at ing a handle from the inside, Girl." For more information Houston and Drew Barrymore, Baseball registration in Westland. The cost will be the Kentucky Fried Chicken Miller said. about the performance, call is a 1998 film adaptation of the The Wayne Ford Civic League $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids store on Wayne Road north of Anyone who has informa­ Mindie OTtfeil at (734) 722- fairy tale Cinderella. Both the is holding baseball registrations under age 12. Glenwood. tion about the robbery is asked 3660. movie and popcorn are free. for children ages 4-10 from1 0 No customers were inside the to call the Westland Police a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the Fund-raiser restaurant at the time, Miller Department at (734) 722-9600 Donations needed Breakfast benefit league hall at 1645 N. Wayne The Wayne-Westland said. or (734) 721-6311. March is Disabilities "How do I pay my bills and Road, Westland. Registration Salvation Army is holding a Employees told police the Awareness Month and the peo­ eat? Do I buy my medication fees are $65 for T-Ball and Little Caesar fund-raiser now bandit was a black male who - By Darrell Clem ple at the Tried and Irue Thrift or go without dinner tonight?" Coach Pitch leagues and $80 for through May 1 to raise money wore a skull cap, a gray sweat­ Store are asking residents who These are unfortunately ques­ Mustang League. Registrations for its youth and community shirt and dark pants. Miller do spring cleaning to donate tions which plague the lives of will continue each Saturday outreach programs. There are 16 said the gunman had a medi­ THINKING ABOUT... their unwanted goods during many older adults in southeast­ until all the teams are full. For different Little Caesar pizza kits, an open house from 11 a.m. to ern Michigan, and the American more information, contact the five varieties of cookie dough 6 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the House Foundation aims to help hall at (734) 728-5010 or by e- and two types of pie kits avail­ store, 35004 Michigan Ave., just put an end to the suffering. mail [email protected]. able. Prices range from $12.75 east of Wayne Road, Wayne. On Friday, March 28, the B The Westland Youth to $18. The store is accepting donations foundation will host an all-you- Athletic Association is holding To order items, stop by the of all types of clothing, shoes, can-eat pancake breakfast 8-10 its baseball and Softball regis­ Salvation Army at 2300 S. antiques and vintage items, a.m. at the American House II tration now through March 29. Venoy, south of Palmer and ask linens, jewelry, toys and bikes, at 39201 Joy between Hix and There are openings for T-Ball for Sandy. For more information, books, housewares and gently 1-275 in Westland. The cost is Cages 5-6), Coach-Pitch (7-8), call (734) 722-3660, Ext. 11. used furniture. a minimum of $3 per person Mustang (9-10), Bronco (11- All donations are tax deduct­ donation. All proceeds will 12), Pony (13-14), Colt (15-16), • Quietest Units ible. benefit the American House Palomino (17-18), Slow-Pitch •Affordable Pricing Foundation. For more informa­ Softball (10 U, 12 U, 14 U, 16 U) Michigan's Largest Selection Best Prices! Free Movie Friday tion, call ¢734) 454-9838. and Fast-Pitch Softball (same as 100s Of Models! ^"Biggest Savings Of The Year! • Quality Installation Westland seniors and their fast-pitch). ;/M/ ««// • Extended Warranties guests are invited to enjoy Karaoke party Registration can be completed FREE Rock Wall! a viewing of Ever After: A The Sgt. Stanley from 7-9 p-m. 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Easter Global ReLeaf hosts annual tree sale Spring is around the cor­ four types of bare-root shrubs ner and tree-lovers will once ¢1 to 2 feet) and three types of again get a chance to help a bare-root evergreens (about 2 to convalescent center good cause and buy a vari­ feet) are for sale. The shrubs ety of trees through Global are "Emerald Triumph" Patients, staff, fam­ *• f ReLeaf of Michigan. Viburnum, Witch Hazel ily members and visitors cel­ The sale is open tb the pub­ Vernal Witch Hazel, "Wine & ebrated Easter at Westland lic, with a wide variety of bare Roses" Wiegela and Oakleaf Convalescent & Rehab Center root trees especially selected Hydrangea. The evergreens last Saturday with an old-fash­ --¾ for their hardiness and ability are Eastern White Pine, ioned Easter egg hunt. to prosper in both urban and Concolor Fir and American The celebration began with rural areas. Arborvitae. Trees cost $30 the Easter Bunny hopping in "They're at a pretty low each; specialty trees are the facility to interact with all \„ cost," said Gail McPherson $50; and shrubs and ever­ of his little visitors. Patients of Global ReLeaf. Funds greens are $20. Discounts of the 230-bed skilled nurs­ raised through the annual are offered for those who buy ing center watched from the tree sale support community five or more. Quantities are Garden Cafe as the children tree plantings throughout limited. darted around, collecting Michigan. Red Maple trees that can grow into To request an order form, more than 300 eggs filled with Trees must be purchased one like those shown above can be call 1-800-642-7353 or e- candy and small toys that were with pre-paid orders by April purchased through Global ReLeaf. mail GlobalReLeafMi@aol. hidden in the grass, under 10 and they can picked up at com. Order forms can also tables, on ledges, on the patio Capitol Park in Redford (a trees are hearty to this area," be printed off the Web site at and in the trees. new site this year) from 9 a.m. she said. www.globalreleaf.org. While guests enjoyed Easter to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Trees offered are: Sugar Checks, money orders or cookies and punch, the Easter The Redford site is one of 10 Maple, Red Maple, Royal credit cards may be used for Bunny strolled through the aeross Michigan with others Red Norway Maple, Swamp payment. crowd, posing for photos with offered in Troy, Grosse Pointe White Oak, Littleleaf Linden, Global ReLeaf is a not-for- the patients and guests. The Park and elsewhere. River Birch, American Plum, profit organization whose celebration ended with a raffle The group, which relies Aristocrat Pear, Nannyberry, mission is "To educate the for two Easter baskets, one strictly on volunteers, sells Japanese Tree Lilac, Red Bud, public on the value of trees for the boys and one for the single or multi-stemmed White and Red flowering and the need to properly girls. Sharrieff Liddell was the trees/shrubs that are 3 to 6 Crabapple and Honeycrisp select, plant and maintain lucky winner of the boy's bas­ feet in height, depending on Apple. them. This is accomplished ket and Kyrah Liddell proudly species. New this year, Global by working with community accepted the girl's basket, both Unlike some store-bought ReLeaf also has specialty groups with local tree plant­ are grandchildren of WCRC trees, McPherson notes that trees including Paperbark ing projects and by providing employee Marilyn Best. these are grown in a similar Maple, Katsura and Green informational material and Westland Convalescent climate as Michigan. "These Vase Zelkova. Additionally, presentations." & Rehab Center, located on. Warren Road just east of Central City Parkway, provides sub acute care for people who COMMUNITY CALENDAR are coming directly from the hospital and require recovery Listings for the Community Calendar e-mail at [email protected]. Ail pro­ career services, financial aid, scholar­ from surgery, the acute onset can be submitted by e-mail at sma- ceeds wiil benefit the 2008 Michigan ships and other areas. Campus tours : of medical conditions, neuro­ [email protected]. They also 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk. of a classroom building, the Halle logical disorders and neuro­ can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 In concert Library, the Olds-Robb Recreation and muscular disorders and other Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed Musical storyteller and political Intramural Building, and a residence complex diagnoses. More infor­ to her attention at fax at (734) 591- satirist Charlie King will perform dur­ hall room run every 15 minutes. All mation is available on its Web 7279. For more information, call (734) ing a fund-raising concert at 7 p.m. students attending Explore Eastern site at www.westlandcc.com or Sharing a smile with the Easter Bunny was Sally Rettinger, a resident at the 953-2112. Saturday, April 5, at Unity Church of will be able to apply for admission, • by calling (734) 728-6100. Westland Convalescent and Rehab Center. Livonia. The show will raise money for free of charge - a $20 savings. One UPCOMING EVENTS the Livonia-based Citizens for Peace high school senior who enrolls at EMU Mom2Mom and Peace Action of Michigan. Folk will receive 12 free credit hours of in­ The Livonia YMCA will host a Mom2Mom legend Pete Seeger called Charlie state equivalent tuition. One transfer Sale, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, March 30, at the King "one of the finest singers and student who enrolls will receive six Cheer for the YMCA, 14255 Stark Road.just north of songwriters of our time" as he per­ free credit hours of in-state equiva­ Schoolcraft. Tables are still available by forms folk songs about the extraor­ lent tuition. To register for Explore hometeam,. calling Jean at (734) 261-2161 or (248) dinary lives of ordinary people. His Eastern or for more information, go to 615-1080. There will be a large item songs have been sung and recorded www.emich.edu/explore/. read today's room, with furniture and baby equip­ by other famous artists such as Pete Love of Lace XV ment and a bake sale and hot dogs for Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Peggy Seeger, The Great Lakes Lace Group Inc. will sale to benefit the YMCA. Admission is Chad Mitchell and Judy Small. Tickets present Love of Lace XV11 a.m. to 4 $1. Strollers are allowed after 3 p.m. are $15 in advance cr $20 at the p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Livonia Crop for a Cure door. Students pay only $10. Unity of Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile, An all day scrapbooking event, Crop Livonia is on Five Mile Road between east of Farmington, in Livonia. The for a Cure, will be held 10 a.m. to 8 Middlebelt and Inkster roads. For event is a day of lace making, with p.m. Saturday, March 29, in the gym­ tickets or additional information, call demonstrations, try-it tables, vendors nasium at the Maplewogd Community (248) 548-3920 or (734) 425-0079. and displays. Admission is free, public Center, 31735 Maplewood, west of Explore EMU is welcome. For more information, go • Merriman, Garden City, The cost is $35 Eastern Michigan University will hold onlinetowww.GLLGi.org, per person and includes lunch, dinner, an Explore Eastern program 10 a.m. Wrestling Club beverages and snacks. Pay by March to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, for high Westland Bottle Rockets is a wrestling 20 and receive five free prize tickets school students and transfer students club for ages 5-14. The club meets for a raffle of scrapbooking and non- to learn about university and how on Monday and Wednesdays from scrapbooking related merchandise. an EMU education can launch their 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Gym 4 of John Glenn A Close to My Heart consultant will future careers. The free program will High School, 36105 Marquette, west be on site with some cash-and-carry be held at the EMU Student Center, of Wayne Road, Westland, Michigan. stock and limited supplies for pur­ 900 Oakwood St., EMU's main campus The club runs from November through chase. Registration fee is non-refund­ in Ypsilanti. The program provides March and costs $20. For questions able. First come, first serve. 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BY LINDA ANN CHOMiN PUT OUT INTO THE DEEP year's inspirational speakers Plymouth with Rev. Riccardo OBSERVER STAFF WRITER • include Richard Lane, co- directing programs for. the What: Men's conference sponsored founder of Qorban Ministries Cardinal Maida Institute. Paul Dobbs finds it difficult and son of the late Dick "He (Rev. Riccardo) has by the Archdiocese of Detroit to live his faith in an American "Night Train" Lane; Leonard a special charisma to speak society filled with substance When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Defilippis, actor, producer and truth to men in a way that abuse and lust. For the last April 12 (doors open at 7 a.m.) director of religious theatrical inspires and challenges them five years he's found respite Where: Calihan Hall, University of productions, videos and films; in their walk in Christ. He from the madness at the men's Detroit Mercy, 4001 W.McNichols Kenneth Henderson, founder can speak to men confidently, conference sponsored by the Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at door, of True Knights International honestly and with great affec­ Archdiocese of Detroit. $25 students. Call (313) 237-6532 or Apostolate and self-admitted tion about living the gospel," Every year thousands of visit www.christschosen.com former pornography addict, said Gavrilides, conference Catholic men enjoy the cama­ and Michael Timmis, author coordinator. "I'm excited The Rev. Stanley Ulman of St. Mary's of the Hiils in Rochester Hills (left) raderie and support they of Between Two Worlds: about the performance by and the Rev. John Riccardo (center) at the Archdiocese of Detroit men's receive at the event featuring in Plymouth where he's been a The Spiritual Journey of an Leonardo Defillipis on the life conference last year. Riccardo, pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel in inspirational speakers and member of Our Lady of Good Evangelical Catholic. of St. Maximilian Kolbe who Plymouth, returns for a sixth time to speak and inspire men in their faith. Mass celebrated by Cardinal Counsel Church for 36 years. The Rev. Timothy Whalen, gave himself for his brother in Adam Maicla. This year This is the, sixth conference chancellor of Orchard Lake the Auschwitz concentration ney, living in righteousness, tal practice in Farmington the conference takes place Dobbs will not only attend but Schools, hosts a break out camp. working together in the service Hills. "I'm looking forward to Saturday, April 12, at the help coordinate lunch for the session for youth. The Rev. "We're really going to • of Christ in the church; and Leonardo Defillipis doing the University of Detroit Mercy. men. In years past Dobbs' son, John Riccardo, Our Lady of highlight the importance admonishing one another so as one act play on St. Maximilian. "The main reason I go is for Christopher, has joined his Good Counsel pastor, returns of Christian men standing to stay faithful to our duties as "I'd like to put out a won­ the support of other Catholic father not only as a participant for a sixth year as a speaker. together and supporting one fathers, husbands and servants derful invitation to all the men there. Society is all about *but volunteer. He was born and raised in another in their Christian in the parish." Christian men in the area. It's trying to support me in drug, "It's special to have someone Birmingham and graduated walk, taking more seriously Dr. Greg Elliott especially inspiring to hear 3,000 men alcohol use, lust, entertain­ from your family share the from Shrine High School. their covenant commitment enjoys attending the confer­ sing hymns of praise and wor­ ment. What I'm looking for in experience," said Dobbs. He is the former pastor of St. in Christ to lead our lives as ence with his son, Patrick, age ship. A worship band conies my life is truth, hope, faith, and Paco Gavrilides, direc­ Anastasia in Troy. faithful disciples of Jesus. 21. in, guitars and singers and love and I don't find that. It's tor of evangelization for For more information about We're going to make a special "It's just a beautiful day. It's keyboards and plays Christian good to see ordinary men who the Archdiocese of Detroit, the speakers go to www.christ- appeal and emphasize having a wonderful time to spend music. It's a great day." believe as I do. Sometimes I expects at least 3,000 men to chosen.com. a sense of responsibility and with my son. He really likes Fr. feel like I'm alone," said Dobbs attend the conference, "Put Gavrilides formerly worked love for one another in Christ, John Riccardo," said Elliott, a [email protected] | (734) 953-2145 who lives in Canton and works Out Into the Deep VI." This at St. John's Center in walking together in the jour- Livonia resident with a den­

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MARCH If you want to submit an item for by 1 p.m. Polish luncheon with stuffed of the Biassed Sacrament, Chaplet of at Church of Today West, 32500 W. 13 the church gym and classrooms at the religion calendar, fax it to Divine Mercy Sunday cabbage, kielbasa, sauerkraut, by Divine Mercy and Benediction. Mile, Farmington Hills. No charge. For SUriomasa'8ecket,555S.Lilley, (734)591-7279 or write: Religion St Michael the Archangel Parish of reservation only, cost $6.50 adults, Garage sale information, cali Ar,sen Darnay at (313) Canton, phone (734) 981-1333. Check Calendar, Observer Newspapers, Livonia celebrates the day March $3.50 children ages 4-12, free age 3 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 882-7946 or SabineGoltz at (248) 593- Web site for details, kirstemoline. 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. 30, with special devotions and a lun­ and under. Call (734) 261-1455, Ext 27, followed by $2 bag sale at 4 p.m., 9091. To learn about Groening, visit com/mom2m6m.html. Over 70 tables Deadline for an announcement to cheon to which all area Catholics are 200 no later than Tuesday, March 25. at the garage sale presented by the www.bfuno-groening.org/english, and racks of great finds for babies, appear in the Thursday edition is noon cordially invited, at the church, 11441 Foflowed at 2 p.m. by confessions and Saint Dunstan Rosary Altar Sodality toddlers and kids. Several Large Item Monday. Hubbard, south of Plymouth Rd. The rosary. Divine Mercy Devotion begins in the church at 1515 Belton, Garden UPCOMING Rooms full of strollers, cribs, car . day begins with noon Mass followed at 3 p.m. and includes the exposition City. Blended family workshop seats, exersaucers, large toys, etc. Polish church pilgrimage/Easter 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Admission $1. Those shopping with dinner April 2, at Ward Church, 40000 6 Mile strollers will be admitted after 10 a.m. Deadline for ticket reservations . Rd., Northviiie. Call (248) 374-5912. Celebrating families is March 27 for West Side Detroit The Step-Family Doctor, Pastor Paul After 5 p.m. Mass Saturday, April 12, Polish American Historical Society's Ciough, facilitates the group focus­ and after 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and Historic Polish Church Pilgrimage ing on the issues pertaining to the 11:30 a.m. Masses Sunday, April 13, in and traditional Polish Easter blended family. Registration best but the Monsignor Alex Brunett Activity Dinner (Swienconka) Saturday, walk-ins weicome, Center at St. Aidan Catholic Church, April 5. Pilgrimage starts 10 a.m. Spaghetti dinner 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Call at Our Lady Queen of Angels, 4200 PBJ Outreach inc. (www.pbjoutreach. (734) 425-5950. View large LEGO Martin, and includes St. Hedwig, St. org) is sponsoring a Super Slammin' displays, watch short movies on joys Francis d'Assisi, St. Andrew, and St. Spaghetti Jam 5-8 p.m. Saturday Aprii and struggle of Catholic family living, Cunegunda with stops at the former 5, following 4 p.m. mass at Our Lady browse Catholic bookstore's display, Baptist church on Martin north of of Good Counsel Church Social Hall, supervised LEGO play area for the Michigan Ave. and former Our Savior 47650 N. Territorial, Plymouth. Fun kids. No charge. Polish National Catholic Church. family night includes spaghetti din­ Pancake breakfast Parking is secure in Queen of Angels' ner, cash bar, activities for kids, and 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday, April13, in the lot. Pilgrimage and meal $33 adults, raffle/door prizes. All proceeds go to activity center at St. Aidan's Church, 328 age12 and under. Pilgrimage $?.b the Peanut Butter and Jelly Ministry 175CC Farmington Road, north of Six adults and children. Meal only $13 which provides food on a weekly basis Mile, Livonia. Cost's $4 adults, $4 chil­ Age 78, Farmington Hills, MI. passed adults, $7 age 12 and under. Checks/ to our brothers and sisters in Detroit's dren age 10 and under. March 23, 2008. Thayer-Rock Age 51, Pontiac, MI. Passed March Funeral Home, Farmington, MI 23, 2008. Thayer-Rock Funeral money orders should be made pay­ Cass Corridor. Tickets $7 adults, $3 Sisters in Christ Home, Farmington, Ml able to WSDPAHS and sent to Laurie ages 3-12, under age 3 eat free. For Women's conference 8:30 a.m. to 4 ¥ Gomulka Palazzolo. 32101 Shiawassee • tickets, call Linda Barterian at (734) p.m. Saturday, April 19, at St. James BARBARA J. LAUGHLIN Rd., Farmington, Ml 48336. For details, 459-0771. .Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Six Age 75, Livonia, MI, passed March \ call (248) 477-8518 or send e-mail to Mom to Mom sale Mile, east of Beech Daly, Redford. 21, 2008. Thayer-Rock Funeral [email protected], Don Connection Church (formally Tri-City Cost is $40 pre-conference registra­ Home, Farmington, MI. n Samull at (313) 792-0297 or dsamull@ Christian) is having their Spring tion, $50 at door. Call (313) 534-7730. detroitpolonia.org, or visit www. Mom to Mom Sale 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speakers are Brenda Josee who's BESSIE BRIMHALL VIRGINIA CHEUSTED detroitpolonia.org. Saturday, April 5, at 3855 Sheldon, been active in Christian publishing 25 October 11, 1900 - March 23, 2008. Single Place Ministry north of Michigan Ave., Canton. For years, and Nancy Moser who's pub­ Age 81, of Winter Park, Florida died Age 107, of Redford Twp. Loving Upcoming activities include March 27 details, send e-mail to mom2mom- lished 17 inspirational novels. mother of Leland Brimhall, peacefully on March 19, 2008. Born seminar on how to find relationships [email protected]. Table rentals are Grandmother to Susan Suomi, Marilee August 8,1926 in Payne, Ohio to Basil Day of Reflection Cullen, Wanda Brimhall, Angela and Isabel (Leslie) Heaston. Resided that are good for you and avoid those sold to capacity with over 75 moms Bethany Central Board is offering CHngan. Also survived by 11 great­ in Livonia, Michigan for 28 years with that aren't. Single Place Ministry selling their kids' clothes, toys, baby a Day of Reflection hosted by the husband Donald while raising three grandchildren and three great-great- JOANNE S. SILVI continues to meet Thursdays 7:30- equipment, etc. Admission is $1. Rochester Bethany 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. granddaughters. This amazing woman children. Moved to Florida in 1985 and Age 73, March 20, 2008. Beloved lost husband Donald in 1993. Virginia 7:45 p.m. for social time, 7:45-8 p.m. Bethany Suburban West Saturday, April 19, at St. Andrew's was "Grandma" to all who knew her. A wife of the late John. Dear sister of celebration of Bessie's life will be held loved quilting, antiques, history, travel, opening, 8-9 p.m. program, at First Alt separated; divorced and singles Catholic Church. This Mini Conference Beverly (William) Lyday. Daughter of politics, cats, and her three children. at Heeney-Sudquist Funeral Home, Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Main welcome. For details, call Kathy (734) will have two topics: Social Security the late Roger and Marie O'Hara (nee Survived by son, David Heusted of 23720 Farmington Rd, Farmington DeMarois). Loving mother of Pamela Street, Northviiie. Call (248) 349-0911 513-9479. Benefits for Divorced People and the Hills, on Thursday, 3/27/08 at 11:30 Orlando, Florida; daughter, Deborah Varilone, Roger (Jayne), Stephen, Heusted of Orlando, Florida; daughter, or visit www.singleplace.org. Cost $5 Monthly dance 8 p.m. to midnight Catholic Annulment Process; There . am. In lieu of flowers donations can be Leslie Virag, Joan (Fred Bergman). made to The- Salvation Army. Melanie Cybulski of Hastings, per person. Saturday, Aprii 5, at St. Robert is no cost for conference and lunch Cherished Nana to Brandon, Krystyna, Michigan; and grandson, Andrew Hayley, Brian, Corey, Darcy, Paul, Cybulski of Hastings, Michigan. Mother and unborn baby Beiiarmine, 27101W. Chicago at Inkster will be served. For details, call Audrey Judy, Jack, Lane and Gina. Services 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, in the Rd., Redford. Cost is $10, refreshments (248) 613-5461. DORIS VOORHEIS Visitation at Den Herder Funeral were entrusted' to the Harry J. Will Home, Paulding, Ohio on April 2 from Social Hall at St, Aidan's, Michelle Yax included. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. DJ, Pax Christi conference Age 88, March IS, 2008 of Westland. Funeral Home. Burial at Holy 11:00-1:00 P.M. Graveside ceremony shares her personal story. Yax has is Dick Gerathy. Call Diane for informa­ 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April Loving wife of the late Clifford. Sepulchre. Memorials may be made to to follow at St. Paul's Cemetery. Dearest mother of'Sybil (Cecil) Grahl, the Karmanos Cancer Institute or been active in the pro-life movement. tion (734) 261-5716. 19, at Christo Rey Church, Lansing. Jane Sadley and Pamela (Donald) Angela Hospice in Joanne's honor. for more than 20 years, and now is Seekers of spiritual intelligence Theme focuses on bringing an end Unsworth. Dear grandmother of nine, Executive Director of Mother and Beacon Hill Christian Church (Disciples to racism. Registration fee $40 great grandmother of thirteen and great JULIA MARY KONARSKI great grandmother of one. Visitation Unborn 8aby Care. Find out more of Christ) explores the multi-faceted until Aprii 12, $45 after, visit www. and services were held at Harry J. Will Age 92, March 21,2008. Beloved wife about what abortion really means. theme of spiritual intelligence during paxchristimi.org, send e-mail to Funeral home in Wayne on March 21, of the late Aloisius, Al'. Loving moth­ Those who attend receive a free copy each Sunday 1 p.m. Sunday worship [email protected] or cali (517) 2008 with Rev. Kurt Radke officiating. er of Anthony (Sharon) of Florida, Jeanette May, Margaret Roy, Phillip of Life Institute's interactive computer service in April at St. Michael Lutheran 482-2558. (Lydia), and Gregory (Brenda) all of CD-ROM, Truth Unmasked-Abortion Church Chapel, 7000 N. Sheldon, south Clothing bank Michigan. Wonderful grandmother of Information for Today's Youth. To of Warren, Canton (enter through the Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing 20 and great-grandmother, Busza' of RSVP, call (734) 464-7677. south double doors next to the play Bank is open 10 a.m. to noon on the 28. Dear sister of Bernard (Eleanor) Willmowitz and Genevieve Kay. Also Reformed Protestant services area) For more information, call (313) fourth Saturday of every month at the survived hy many nieces, nephews,' The doctrines and teachings of solid, 402-6900 or (313) 806-PRAY, send e- church, 8775 Ronda Drive, south of and friends. Visitation Friday 2-9pm ^OBITUARY Reformed Protestantism are preached maif to [email protected]. Joy, between Haggerty and Lilley. The with a 6;45pm Rosary at the John N. 1 by Rev. Sean Humby 3:30 p.m. Sundays Bethany Suburban West Clothing Bank is open to everyone in Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 POLICY Inkster (between Ford and Cherry at the Detroit Preaching Station of the All separated, divorced and singles the community who is in need of new Hill). In state Saturday 9:30am until a The first five "billed" lines of an Free Church of Scotland (Continuing), welcome. Sequence Tournament or like-new clothing. Donations are obituary are published at no cost. 10am Mass at Saint Dunstan Catholic at Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry (board games) 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, also accepted. For information, call Church, 1515 Belton (2 blocks west of All additional lines will be Hill, corner of Ridge Road, Canton. For April 12, at the St. Linus Annex across (734) 404-2480 or visit www.CantonCF. Inkster, 2 blocks south of Ford Rd.). charged at $4 per line. You may place a picture of your loved one more information, cali Humby at (734) from the doors of the Church. Call org. FRANCIS H. THOMSON for an additional cost of only $6. 402-7186, send e-maii to sean.humby@ (734) 513-9479, or Mlchele (313) 996- Bethany Suburban West March 24,2008 Age 95. Loving hus­ Symbolic emblems may be att.net, or visit www.members.aol. 8644. Cost will be either a snack, . Monthly Dance 8 p.m. to midnight band of the late Allison. Dear father of included at no cost (example: com/rsiworship/detroit.html. Charles Dennis (Meta), Francis "Gar" Let ' dessert for at least 10 people or a Saturday May 3, at St. Robert American Flags, religious Beiiarmine,27101 W.Chicago at (Arleen), Mary Moldowan (Michael) symbols, etc.) Vespers couple of large bottles of pop (regu­ and Margaret Leslie Thomson. Council of Orthodox Christian lar and diet) or $5 and we will supply inkster Road, Redford. Cost $10. Beloved grandfather of 12 and great­ Churches of Metropolitan Detroit the paper products and the coffee. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Call (734) 261- grandfather of nine. Funeral service Deadlines: Friday 11am at A.J. Desmond & Sons services continue Sundays March Monthly breakfast 9:30 a.m. Saturday 5716. Cinco d'Mayo/Game Night 7:30- (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), know... Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday 30, at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Aprii 19, at Leon's Family Dining 30149 10 p.m. Friday May 9, at the St.Unus 32515 Woodward (btwn. 13-14 Mile). Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Church, Livonia; April 6, at Holy Trinity Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Annex across from the doors of the Family will receive friends Thursday When you've lost Orthodox Church, Detroit, and April Norton's), Garden City. Aii separated, Church. Call (734} 513-9479 or (313) 2-8pm. Memorial tributes to Obituaries received after these deadlines Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. Thirteen a loved one, place will be placed in the next available issue. 13, at St. Petka Serbian Orthodox divorced and singles welcome. For 996-8644. Cost will be either a snack, Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073.View your notice on our Church, Troy. General public as well details, call Kathy (734) 513;9479. dessert for at least-10 pedple or a obituary and share memories at: e-mail your obit to as Orthodox Christians invited. Men's conference couple of large bottles of pop (regu­ www.desmondfuneralhome.com website and in [email protected] Proceeds used for C0CC charities and Put Out into the Deep: Brothers in lar and diet) or $5 and we wiil supply "Passages"...a or fax to: projects. Worshippers also asked to Christ Standing Together Saturday, the paper products and the coffee Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson bring nonperishable packaged food April 12, at University of Detroit Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30 a.m. KENNETH E. MILLER directory located 734-953-2232 for donation to Orthodox parish food Mercy's Calihan Hall, Detroit. Saturday May 17, at Leon's 30149 Suddenly March 23, 2008 at age 57. in every edition of For more information call: Beloved husband of Carol. Dear father Charolette Wilson pantries for needy in metro area. For Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Ford Rd., Garden City. All separated, of Noelle (Ron) Ryan, Benjamin, your hometown information, call Richard Shebib (734) Detroit, the conference doors open at divorced and singles welcome; for Jeffrey (Melanie). and Cindy (Jeremy) 734-953-2070 Floyd. Grandfather of Marissa, Jarred newspaper. or Liz Keiser 422-0278 or send e-mail to pascha- 7 a.m. followetr-by a day of speakers details call (734) 513-9479. and Logan. Dear son of Wanda Miller. 734-953-2067 [email protected]. and Eucharistic celebration, con­ Bethany Together Dance 8 p.m. Brother of Dennis (Marie). A memori­ or toll free Spiritual healing cludes at 4 p.m. For more information, to midnight Saturday, May 31, Don al service was held on Tuesday at the 866-818-7653 J Free lecture on spiritual healing visit www.christschosen.com. Hubert V.F.W. Hall 27345 Schoolcraft Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in ask for Char or Liz based on the teachings of Bruno Mom-to-Mom sale Plymouth, Share your special thoughts Call 1-800-579-7355 and memories at schrader-howell.com. 0E0851 A Groening 7 p.m. Monday, March 31, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aprii 12, in Piease see CALENDAR, A7 .

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Road and Green, West Bloomfield. orchardumc.org. Cost is $6. Call (313) 534-7730. of Christ, 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. Call 8). Both groups meet in the convent CALENDAR Recovery, Inc., is an international, Church offerings Thrift store (734) 464-6722. The group is open to basement meeting room. Women of PAGE A6 non-profit, self-help community based Riverside Park Church of God, Sunday Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and men and women who would like to all ages and faiths welcome. There service organization that helps people worship is at 10 a.m., Wednesday Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. review the basic teachings of Jesus. is a $60 charge for materials, but no (1-96 service drive), east of Inkster with nervous and emotional disorders bible classes (child through adult) at James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Couple prayer series woman will be turned away because Rd„ Redford. Admission $15. For reduce their suffering and improve 7 p.m. Youth outings held monthly. • Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. St. Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh, of inability to pay. Register by calling information, call (586) 264-0284. their quality of life. Cail Martha Paul at The senior group (age 50 plus) has Tai Chi class Livonia, is offering a Couple Prayer (734) 261-1455, Ext. 207 or online at Rev. Kern award dinner (248) 682-9362 or e-mail her at mar- lunch together every month. The men Orchard United Methodist Church Series (www.coupleprayer.org) for www.endowonline.com. St. Michael's In honor of the Rev, Clement Kern [email protected]. get together for breakfast the first (30450 Farmington Road, Farmington married or engaged couple, began is at 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Thursday, May 8 (6 p.m. reception Sunday services Saturday of the month plus we offer Hills) is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in the Activity Road, Livonia. and silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 Come to hear about the love of Jesus choir practice for all singers. All visi­ Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This medita­ Center Hall. For registration informa­ ENDOW p.m. award ceremony). Tickets $100. Christ for you 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. tors welcome. The church is at 11771 tive form of Martial Arts is great tion, call Mary Ellen at (734) 464-4435. Educating on the Nature and For information and reservations, Sundays at Faith Lutheran Church, Newburgh at Plymouth Road, Livonia. for reducing stress and is great for ENDOW Dignity of Women sessions 7-9 p.m. cail (248) 666-1194. 30000 Five Mile, west of Middiebeit, Call (734) 464-0990 for details. over-all health memory and balance. St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Thursdays, to March 6, (explores Pope Livonia. For information, visit www. Church services Everyone is welcome from beginning Livonia hosts two different sessions John Paul H's Mulieris Dignitatem - On livonfaith.org. Join in Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for to experienced participants at any of the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW the Dignity and Vocation of Women), Single Place Ministry Tai chi and strength classes a service that will lift your entire fam­ time. Classes began 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. program, a continuing women's in Bixmal Hall church building at Single Place Ministry continues to Orchard United Methodist Churchjs ily, but be prepared for what will hap­ 14, and continue every Monday there­ study group focused on the dignity of St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 p.m. pen after just one service at Riverside after. Cost per class depends on num­ women of all ages and faiths. Based Farmington Road, Livonia. Second social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 Mondays in the Mac at the church, Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh ber of participants. For information on Pope John Paul H's Letter to session is 7-9 p.m. Mondays to March p.m. program, at First Presbyterian 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington (corner of Plymouth Road), Livonia. or to reserve your space, call (248) Women, the group meets 9:30 a.m. 3, (explores Pope John Paul H's Letter Church, 200 L Main St., Northville, Call Hills. The cost per class is $10 or $40 Cail (734) 464-0990 for information. 701-1587 or (248) 626-3620. Visit www. Thursdays (began Jan. 10). The second to Women), in conference room in (248) 349-0911 or visit www.single- prepaid for five classes. The strength Thursday fellowship dinner orchardumc.org for updates. session is called Different Times, office. Registration required for both place.org. Cost is $5 per person. class takes place 9:30-10:30 a.m. All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners Living Water series Abiding Dignity and deals with a sessions. $60 for materials for each Prince of Peace Church Monday and Wednesday. Cost is $5 per catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan Mark McGilvrey leads a 10-week video woman's inherent dignity at all stages session. Contact Michele Schmidt Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., every class. Drops in welcome. For informa­ Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian series called H20 starting 6:30 p.m. of her life from 0 to 100. The group at (734) 367-0353 or send e-mail to, Wednesday at the church, Walnut Lake tion, call (248) 626-3620 or visit www. Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Memorial Church meets 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays (began Jan, [email protected].

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James Heiser, United Way of Tuscola County Development Corporation Monroe County Chapter CLAWSOM George Teribery, Jefferson Schools - William Schrodt, Boy Scouts of America - Joseph Bedford, City of Ciawson KINDE Clinton Valley Council Stephen Harmon, Greater Huron County United Way Jefferson High Schoo! CLINTON TWP. NORTH STREET TEMPERANCE Brian Thomas, Boy Scouts of America - KINGSLEY Kimberly Harsley, American Heart Association Steve Rawlings, Michigan 4-H Foundation Nancy White, Michigan Eiks Association Clinton Valley Council Dennis White, Michigan Elks Association Barry Thomas, Bedford Public Schools DEARBORN LASALLE TRENTON Korin Sharp, Looking for My Sister Donald Pearce, Mason Consolidated Schools Donald Goshorn, Boy Scouts of America - William Jasman, Trenton Rotary Foundation, Inc.; DETROIT Dennis Reincke, Mason Consolidated Schools Clinton Valley Council St. Timothy's Church-Trenton Food Pantry Leon Burke, Community Service Community Michael Kotyk, Boy Scouts of America - TROY Development Corporation LINCOLN PARK Daniel Meyers, Trenton Firefighters Chanties Clinton Valley Council Satyendra Basu, Troy Community Foundation Cornelia Butler, Wings of Truth Gospel Church LIVONIA Raymond Seidl, Novi High School Band Boosters Bichitra Pathbhaban, Troy Community Foundation Karla Hall, Michigan Nonprofit Association; Don Bramlett, Boy Scouts of America - OAK PARK Jim Cyrulewski, Troy Community Foundation Motown Historical Museum, Inc. 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Leslie Nolan, Detroit Institute for Children Charlotte Mahoney, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Rajan Telang, Accounting Aid Society WARREN Winom Mahoney, Habitat for Humanity ROCHESTER HILLS Esther Porter, City of River Rouge LaToya Billingsley, Cass Tech High School of Monroe County Ron May, Warren/Conner Development Coalition Mitchell Shamsud-Din, Community Service Alumni Association Doyle McKay, Boy Scouts of America - Community Development Corporation ROCKWOOD Mary Catherine Robinson, Detroit Area Council DUNDEE Stephen Chapman, Boy Scouts of America - The Parade Company Detroit Area Council Michael Drummond, Monroe County Joseph Robach, Accounting Aid Society WATERFORD Library System Reed Remain, National Multiple Sclerosis Society ROGERS CITY Fred Bond, Boy Scouts of America - Dennis Meredith, Little League Baseball, Inc. Tim Sampson, American Cancer Society Matthew Shackelford, Friends of the Detroit River Clinton Valley Council SALINE E. 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A splash park, new play structures, more baseball and soccer fields ... The new five-year parks and recreation master plan city officials rolled out last week is filled with all things recreational. It's a mind-boggling $15.5 million wish list that, if it becomes a reality, would offer better recreational opportunities to residents. We like what we see in the plan, especially the make­ over of Tattan Park. The park is set up to accommodate young children, and its Tot Town has offered little ones adventures as big as their own imaginations. The new plan calls for several new play structures and a splash park. The former is a good idea, considering the once popular playscape is part of the Central City Park quar­ antine, and the latter, hands down, would turn Tattan Park into a mecca for the younger set. We also agree that there is a need for ball fields and soccer fields and like their addition to the layout of Central City Park. Sports activity, whether it's through the Westland Youth Athletic Association or the Wayne- Westland Soccer League, is booming in the city, and in the case of the latter, there's a definite need for better quality fields. Many of the league's older teams play on socper fields in Venoy Dorsey Park that are poorly main­ tained and lack any kind of amenities. But we must be realists, including Central City Park in the first year of the master plan may be wishful think­ #&*&&*< ing. It's been 17 months since word of its contamination ;**«* crwtfe- * s«aafc]t became public knowledge and it's obvious the park is far from any kind of remediation. State, county and city offi­ cials are waiting for the results for yet another round of testing that could open the door to developing a remedia­ tion plan or to even more testing. LETTERS The park will get fixed, but when is anybody's guess right now. It is important that the county as the owner of Be part of the celebration For example, the men who installed ing feature regardless of the outcome Central City Park keep moving forward on a plan to get our carpeting didn't graduate from high and eventual winner. It will at least it cleaned up and reopened to the public. That alone will Well, our opening day ceremonies school saying that's for me. conclude eight years of national leader­ improve recreational offerings for residents 100 percent. for our (Westland Youth Athletic I always told my students: It is better ship neglect that makes the tarnished We like what Parks and Recreation Director Robert Association) 50th Anniversary are noon to start for somewhere than it is to stand watches of Nixon and Clinton pale by comparison. Kosowski was able to accomplish with this plan. It is May 3 at Marshall Middle School. We still. Take a couple of courses at a junior would like to extend an invitation to the college. Try several jobs. At least you will Unfortunately, to the victor in comprehensive and, yes, it is clearly focused. Like the residents of Westland to help celebrate a learn what you don't want to do, which is November will also belong the unenvi­ Frontier Park proposal, it offers something for almost great program. also important. Are you a day person or able task of remedying the economic, everyone, but instead of starting from scratch, it builds You will be seeing Karen Newman a night person? Some occupations, like political,/diplomatic, military and envi­ on what the city already has. In these economically drea­ singing the national anthem, the John teaching, are primarily day jobs. Nurses ronmental damage left behind. ry times, it's the better option. Glenn color guard, Sen. Glenn Anderson can work afternoons or nights. Are you Certainly, as voters, we will continue All of it can happen if the city focuses on tapping and Rep. Richard LeBlanc. WYCD and an indoor or outdoor person, both or to be exhausted for a while longer by into every available revenue source it can. That includes WRIF will be on hand. We have invited don't care? Are you willing to work your the typical campaign promises of rem­ grants from the state Department of Natural Resources the City Council and mayor. We will way up to learn a trade? edies which address our wants, needs, and the Wayne County Parks millage. Finding the money have concessions and plan on making it My point is, I don't know if I've ever and desires. All of the necessary politi­ won't be easy. It may take longer than five years, but a fantastic day. Come out and see some heard someone say, "I want to work for cal rhetoric, however, will not dimin­ when all is said and done, the city will have many more great kids have fun. Waste Management, collecting garbage." ish the reality of the eventual victor's than its fair share of reereationa* jewels in its crown. We are still searching for informa­ However, where would we be if the job inheritance of an economic recession, tion. We are looking for lifetime board was left undone? a soaring national debt, a tarnished members, former coaches, players, past I hope students will have many oppor­ international reputation, a valiant but presidents. If you have any information tunities to hear "not a straight line" exhausted and depleted military, and to share, we would love to have you be stories; it's an important concept. I also eight years of neglected environmental part of our ceremonies. think starting earlier than high school commitments. So you will be seeing us at the City would be a good idea. Perhaps the most challenging legacy Daffodils and tulips aren't the only things poking up Council meetings. WLND will be doing will be the continuing burden of unjusti-' through the snow and mud this year. So are May school Peg Gall a show, highlighting pictures from the Livonia fled, mismanaged invasion of Iraq and elections in some districts that are determined to keep past, and, with the help of Courtney the $275 million per day cost of this them separate from traditional August and November Conover and Craig Welkenbaeh, this will tragic misadventure. state and federal elections. be very good and informative. So keep Let jury decide More important than the $500 billion That could change. H.B. 4507 would require that all watching for it. I would like to know why The plus cost thus far has been the enormous school elections be held in November, but following a If you know anyone with information Observer has turned into the PR agent human cost of almost 4,000 U.S. mili­ confusing set of amendments to the bill, it has languished or pictures from the past, call us at the for Letkemann. tary deaths, 60,000 wounded physically in the state Senate since late November. Lange Compound at (734) 421-0640, or First, and most egregious, The and psychologically, 700,000 Iraqis It's become increasingly apparent that the business of feel free to stop in to see our building Observer broadcasts a page one headline killed and the creation of an estimated running a school district is no bed of roses. It's time for 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 7-9 p.m. implying that Letkemann is innocent. four million refugees. These are num­ the Legislature to prune that bill of unnecessary amend­ Wednesdays. We would love to see you. After reading the article below the bers that make trivial the frenzy over ments and insist that school districts hold their elections Thanks again and see you opening attention-drawing headline, it turns out delegate and superdelegate counts, poll in November. day. this is only about trying to pressure the projections, and the size of candidate That time frame is fiscally responsible and ensures a Bud Somervilie prosecutor into dropping the first degree election spending. greater turnout of voters. Westland murder charge and instead making it . The reality is that in November our Previous state legislation that took effect in January second degree murder. What a crock! country will improve the quality of its 2005 consolidated elections, requiring that they be held Why is this so important that it has to national leadership by a quantum leap only in May, August and November. Gone were the days be put on page one as a headline? Are regardless of the person or party that is victorious. of June elections — and "do-over" votes when bond issues I applaud the Livonia schools for you trying to unduly influence the jury implementing the Through Here 2 and the prosecutor? Unfortunately, the victor, in attempt­ failed. There. I taught high school students in Next we are constantly getting let­ ing to implement that leadership, will The response .has been mixed. According to the a local school district for 23 years and it ters to the editor implying that poor inherit a presidential burden from his Oakland County Clerk's office, 18 school districts have amazed me that students somehow felt Letkemann is being railroaded since he or her predecessor of historic propor­ switched to November elections. they would know what they wanted to apparently is still charged with first- tions and a national debt which was $5.7 Those districts are hoping to avoid a situation like that do as a junior or senior. Also, the expec­ degree murder. trillion Jan. 19,2001, and is now esti­ in Wayne County's Redford Union district, which faces tation — and anxiety — was worse for I am not an attorney, but the last mated by the Department of Treasury a deficit and had little choice but to move the election to many parents. Sometimes the path from I heard, lie detector tests (and their will be $10.1 trillion by Jan. 21,2009- November. Doing so reduces costs by sharing the finan­ here to there takes a lot of turns and results) are not allowed in court. Sympathies may certainly be in order cial burden with other governmental units. pauses. Apparently the courts do not allow lie for indeed "the victor may belong to the Some districts, like Plymouth-Canton and Garden City, I, for instance, applied to college as detector tests since they are not reliable. spoils," are trying to minimize the cost by holding their May elec­ a biology major. By the time I went for The trial can determine if Letkemann Lawrence J. Gage tions every other year instead of yearly, starting in 2009. summer orientation, I changed to math. should be charged with first-degree Farmington Hills The thinking is that odd-year May elections keep edu­ When I arrived for classes, I changed yet murder. The prosecutor may have addi­ cation issues and candidates off of crowded ballots. again, to music. tional evidence showing that a first- Unfortunately, that doesn't help improve the traditionally Then as a sophomore, I transferred to degree murder charge is warranted. Let low turnout for school elections. another university, still a music major. the court and the jury decide. SHARE YOUR OPINIONS After all, that is what elections are about — hearing the However, by chance, I enrolled in a psy­ Bill Piner We welcome your letters to the editor. Please collective voice of the public. chology course which required outreach Plymouth Township include your name, address and phone number It's up to the Legislature, and reticent districts like experience in the community. I went to for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 Ferndale and Clawson, to plant a sound foundation for Plymouth State Home and worked with words or less. We may edit for clarity, space two blind, retarded residents. I loved Inheriting burden school elections by moving them to November. and content. it and decided that I wasn't cut out for The seemingly endless American music (which takes more than talent). political process of choosing a presi­ I transferred into the education school, dent is once again in the homestretch. Mail: Letters to the editor WESTLAND graduated and worked for 30 years in Accompanying it is the characteris­ four districts. tic psychological angst regarding the Westland Observer When I was teaching and had the candidates. In some it appears as a 36251 Schoolcraft chance, I would ask a person how they diagnosis of "Barackosis," for others a Livonia, Ml 48150 came to their job. RARELY was it a fear of "McAgeism," or fpr yet others straight line. "Hillaryphobia," with symptoms and Fax: Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill And if it was, often a part-time high complaints of either "too young," "too (734)459-4224 Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President school job blossomed into a career or old," or "too... well, just too Biliary!" General Manager what was considered a just-getting- This presidential selection process, E-mail: Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry started job became a career. however, has one distinctive and refresh­ [email protected] Managing Editor Director of Advertising U0TABI.E Richarc Aginian-Publisher Em eritus "The Outdoors Classroom Project is designed to improve Lincoln Elementary School students' knowledge and skills Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute in the area of applied mathematics" to the business success of our customers. - Sara Bliss, Bright Futures coordinator, about the project which is being funded by a $1,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Award ' Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 27,2008 (W) All www.hometowniife.com Kwame's tirade only deepens region's racial quagmire and a vision Fell, the house of cards is starting to ating an us vs. them atmosphere that has made ' fall. What remains to be seen is just southeast Michigan one of the most segregated hile sorting out a basement shelf a few Obama's presidency, should it happen, might how many will actually come crashing regions in the country. If we really want to weeks ago, I came across a class photo even churn the cultural waters more than down before Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick solve the problem, what we need is a little hon­ from my elementary school days. decides to take responsibility for his actions. esty as well as some understanding. There we were, all scrubbed, all smiling, calm them. The issues are bigger than Obama Up to this point, he has given every indication I think the first step is to recognize that all white. and his pastor, bigger than white and black that he seems intent on taking as many people there are plenty of legitimate concerns to go It's different for my son. down with him as possible. around. His second-grade class alone, bigger than any of us can realize. Yet Just ask Christine Beatty, Detroit is a shell of the city it once was. is truly diverse. It's diverse even now, win or lose, there's no going back. his former partner in crime. I Institutional racism played a role in this, as in terms of race — not just wonder how many jobs are out did "white flight." But blacks must accept some white-black, but white-black- This isn't the 1960s or even the 1980s. This there waiting for her. And then blame as well. Crime has helped destroy the Asian. It's diverse in terms of already is a new America and we must adjust there's attorney and onetime city of Detroit. And that crime has begun to religion — not just Christian- City Councilwoman Sharon spill out into the inner-ring suburbs and has Jewish, but Christian- our attitudes, across the board, to meet its McPhail, who certainly hasn't been a driving force behind suburban sprawl. Jewish-Muslim-Hindu. It's realities. looked very good in the days As blacks move out of Detroit, and some of the diverse in terms of culture, Kurt Kuban since the Detroit Free Press crime comes with them, white families keep Wayne Pea! containing not just the North broke the text messaging scan­ moving further and further away. American-born, but those than calm them. The issues are bigger than dal. Both women have had their I don't think it's because they (at least the from Europe and the Far East Obama and his pastor, bigger than white and reputations tarnished — maybe irreparably majority of them) are racist bigots at their as well. black alone, bigger than any of us can realize. -- and they are not alone. But it is obvious core. Many good people I know have moved to In short, it's the true melting pot. Yet the Yet even now, win or lose, there's no going Kilpatrick isn't concerned about anyone's repu­ Milford, South Lyon, or Brighton because they suburban Oakland County community in back. This isn't the 1960s or even the 1980s. tation save his own. are concerned for the welfare of their families. which we live is far more Oyster Bay than This already is a new America and we must In fact, he has been particularly unforgiving They see heinous crimes committed by blacks, Ellis Island. adjust our attitudes, across the board, to on all those people who have had the audacity and they just want to get away. I've thought about all these things a lot meet its realities. to question him on why he would lie under oath I have lived in the Wayne-Westland area these past few days, especially in the wake of Nor can we continue to avoid the real about his extramarital affair with Beatty and pretty much my entire life. When I was a kid, Barack Obama's speech on race. issues of poverty and privilege in our society. then ultimately cost the taxpayers $8.4 million there were very few African-American resi­ Like him or not, vote for him or not, the My son's classnaates, whatever their race, to cover it up. dents. In recent years that has changed, as it Illinois senator touched on some uncomfort­ color or creed, are afforded a much better He has come out and accused the Free Press has in other inner-ring suburbs. Let's just say able truths about our attitudes, all our atti­ education than many of their peers, even and other media outlets as being an unethical integration hasn't necessarily been a smooth tudes, on race. He also offered an example some who live just a few miles down the lynch mob out to get him and his family. He transition. Certainly crime has spiked. of how we can transcend those attitudes and road. has also been harsh on members of the Detroit For example, back in December, not two move, however haltingly, toward the future. Our families, stressed as they might be by City Council, especially President Kenneth blocks from my home, a black man brutally In part, he himself is the proof. His pastor Michigan's horrid economy, still have bet­ Cockrel Jr., who the mayor called out in his assaulted a beloved female shop owner, stab­ may have railed on (not entirely inaccurately) ter access — and more choices — regarding recent State of the City address. bing her more than a dozen times, only to quit about how power in America is concentrated health care than do many of our neighbors, In fact, in that speech, the mayor made it when she played dead. He did this to steal her in the hands of "rich white men." especially those who have lost their jobs. quite clear he isn't all that concerned about the purse. But millions of Americans, white and Too many Americans continue to fall reputation of the city itself, nor the region as a A couple of years ago, I was riding my bicycle black, rich and poor, are more than ready to behind, too many remain isolated by race, whole. To protect his own skin and his political near my home and two black males, who were hand the most powerful office in the land to culture or creed. fiefdom, Kilpatrick decided to play the old reli­ walking by, pulled a gun out and pointed it at Obama. Millions of others^ just as diverse, Yet when I look at my son and his class­ able race card, which has always been a winner my head. They threatened to kill me if I didn't are willing to give that job to Hillary Clinton. mates, I see a vision of that new America, in these parts. give them my bike and my wallet. That just hasn't happened before. To think one where all can live and learn together. Let's face it, his use of the "n-word* was a These are not isolated incidents, nor are they that choice isn't the product of an evolving It's the kind of America to which I pledged political calculation. Hey, I have no doubt there relegated to Wayne or Westland. America is neither true nor correct. allegiance — at least in principle — in my all- have been scum that have sent him hate mail Some of these things I just can't comprehend Of course, injustices linger and old atti­ white classroom those many years ago. or shouted the "n-word" in his direction on and scare the hell out of me, especially because tudes die hard. the street. But their actions don't reflect my I have three young children. But I also under­ Obama's presidency, should it happen, Wayne Peal is editor of the Southfield Eccentric. You opinions or the majority of white people in the stand that these actions don't represent the might even churn the cultural waters more can contact him at [email protected]. suburbs. Yet the mayor seemed to be telling his actions of all African-Americans. And I also black constituents that "the white suburbs are understand there are underlying reasons that trying to bring me down and tell us how to run lead many blacks to commit crimes — socio­ things" — a common theme when he finds him­ economic, educational and even desperation. self in political trouble. We as a region need to try to solve these issues, Unfortunately, Kwame is just the latest to use just as we need to stamp out white racism. metro Detroit's racial divide to his own political But I don't think Kwame or many of our .^:- other so-called leaders are interested in really advantage. White suburban leaders have been ,# using it pretty much since the Detroit riots of getting to the roots of the problem. Instead of ~ C Vs. 1967. Just as Kwame preys on black Detroiters' honest dialogue, they revert to inflammatory MM& bitterness toward years of white racism, sub­ speech or pointing of fingers. It may work for <•>' urban leaders, dating back to Dearborn Mayor them, but it only widens our region's racial gulf. .**" Orville Hubbard, have mined the white fear of .<•' black crime as a way to get elected. is editor of the Canton Observer. He can .-A' It seems only under such negative circum­ be reached at (734) 459-2700 or by e-mail at kkuban@ stances is the issue of race really discussed, cre­ hometownlife.com.

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Brad Emons, editor. (734) 953-2123, [email protected] www.hometownfife.com Can area baseball teams 'weather' the conditions? Warriors appear strong

BY BRAD EMONS BASEBALL PREVIEW OBSERVER STAFF WRITER

Play ball? along with juniors Micah With the exception of Livonia Hausch and Sam Ahlersmeyer, Stevenson, which will hold and sophomore Austin Baglow. three scrimmages before open­ "We have three starters back ing its season on April 11, most from last year who combined area high school baseball teams to throw two no-hitters, along are scheduled to start for real with three others who can pro­ Krug All-America next week. vide quality innings for us, and But with the one potential closer as well," Adrian College junior recent inclem­ Wade said. "With the unpre­ Adam Krug (Livonia ent weather and dictability of Michigan weather Churchill), who led spring break and the potential for back-to- all NCAA Division III this week, it's back-to-back games, it will be players in scoring with ;ood bet that nice to have extra arms." 77 points, was named my area The Warriors have also to tiie RBK second- _ _ ims will be upgraded their schedule. team West All-America Tyler Bledsoe scrambling "It will be very challenging squad in men's hockey. Churchill from the start. this year that will only help us Krug, who had 30 So what area in the long ran," Wade said. goals and 47 assists, team appears to be the most "We play inter-conference helped the Bulldogs to a seasoned and ready to go? rival (Grosse Pointe Woods) 26-3 record in their inau­ It could be Division 4 school University-Liggett, which is the gural season along with Lutheran High Westland, which defending conference champion Midwest College Hockey posted a 16-7 record in 2007 and and preseason No. 2 in Division Association regular sea­ returns 10 of its top 11 players. 4; Homer, which is the No. 4 son and playoff titles. Fourth-year coach Kevin preseason in Division 4; and Wade's biggest loss will be perennial Division 4 power Bridges saluted replacing first-team All- Southfield Christian in addition Madonna University Observer and All-Metro to the tough competition in the senior forward D.J. Conference infielder Chris Ake, Metro." Bridges (Canton High) who graduated after batting Fellow Metro Conference recently earned 2008 .485 with five homers and 29 member Livonia Clarenceville National Association of RBI. (3-22) will feature a new coach Intercollegiate Athletics The Warriors return a slew of in Dan Miller, who takes honorable mention pitchers including seniors Derek the varsity reins from Mike All-America honors in Fleetham and Ryan Baglow, Korczyk. men's basketball. TOM HQFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The 6-foot-3 Capsule outlook of area teams, B3. Please see BASEBALL, B3 Lutheran High Westland returns catcher Dan Abbott (left) for the 2008 season. Bridges, who averaged 18.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, was named to the • Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference's gives ALS patient first-team. He saved his best game for last, setting a new career- BY ED WRIGHT high with 36 points OBSERVER STAFF WRITER in a late-season game against Cornerstone. The capital "A" that's sewn into Plymouth "Whaler center Bridges ended his Chris Terry's jersey stands for "Alternate captain," but it career in the top five could just as easily have stood for "Angel" one afternoon all-time at MU in earlier this month. scoring, rebounds and With a pivotal Ontario Hockey League game against blocked shots. - , Sarnia looming less than six hours away, Terry hopped in a The Crusaders car driven by Whalers Sales and Marketing Administrator wrapped up the best Natalie Shaver on March 15 and the two made an impro­ season in school history, vised 25-minute trek to the home of 16-year-old Redford posting a 19-13 record, Township resident Bobby Suvoy, who was diagnosed with their first winning amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in August. season the program his­ Earlier in the week, the Whalers had donated 20 tickets tory. MU also set a new to that night's game to Suvoy's family and close friends. benchmark for WHAC However, the paralyzing affects of the usually fatal condi­ wins with 10. tion — better known as Lou Gehrig's disease — prevented Suvoy from making the trip to Compuware Arena where MU golfers sixth he was to meet Terry (his favorite player) prior to the game The Madonna against the Sting. University men's golf team earned a sixth- EMOTIONAL MEETING place finish Tuesday When the Whalers' No. 1 scorer met his No. 1 fan that attheBellarmine afternoon, it was difficult to say whose life was enriched University (Ky.) more — Terry's or Suvoy's. Intercollegiate under dif­ "I can't say enough nice things about what Chris did that ficult course conditions day and what he's done for my son since," said Bob Suvoy, at Persimmon Ridge Bobby's dad. "Bobby was smiling the entire time Chris was Golf Club in Louisville there and he was smiling long after he left. with a two-day total of NATALIE SHAVER "Even though Chrisr had a game later that day, he stayed 320-320-640 as Jono Plymouth Whaiers center Chris Terry visited 16-year-old Redford Township resident Bobby Suvoy just a few hours before the for more than an hour to visit with Bobby. Since then, McMahon (Windsor, team's March 15 home game against Sarnia. Suvoy was originally scheduled to attend the game with several family members and Ontario) tied for 10th friends, but worsening affects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis prevented the trip to Plymouth. Please see TERRY, A3 individually with rounds of 79-76-155. Other scorers for the Crusaders included Austin Stillman (Livonia Franklin), Making the grade 79-83-162; Steve South (Franklin), 83-81-164; Elliot Oscar (Reedsburg, Wis.), 81-84-165; Aaron Lehigh's Schubert wrestles in NCAA tourney Cheesman (Salem), 81-86-167; Matt Talbot BY BRAD EH0NS Schubert said. "Last year, I (Plymouth), 89-80-169. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER wrestled 165 and that was Host Bellarmine won a big cut for me. I was 174 the nine-team field Manuel Schubert is a lesson in perse­ at the beginning of this with a 603 total. verance, whether it's on the mat or in the year, but when I got back I classroom. wasn't starting. There was Woods hoop champ ' The redshirt sophomore wrestler from a spot at 184, and it was Angelica Woods, Lehigh (Pa.) University earned his first because of that I could get representing. Livonia's NCAA Division I tournament berth last Schubert to the nationals." Department of Parks weekend in St. Louis, Mo., by overcoming Schubert surpassed his and Recreation, scored a series of injuries and moving up a weight own expectations and those of his coach. 30 points to win the class. "He wasn't seeded at our (EIWA) confer­ Girls 14-15 age divi­ "It's been one thing after another," ence tournament, but he beat two seeded sion and advance next the Westland native and 2005 Livonia guys (No. 8 and No. 5) to place fourth, month to the Michigan Churchill High grad said. "I sprained my and with it, an automatic bid to go to the Recreation and Parks , MCL (knee) and LCL (knee). In December, NCAAs," Lehigh coach Greg Strobel said. Association Hoops I tore a ligament in my ankle, chipped a "He's a very hard worker. He has an amaz­ Challenge finals at the bone and was out two months." ing ability to stay focused and on task. He Palace of Auburn Hfflsy Schubert began the season at 174 pounds, follows a game plan and never gives up. Christian Woods, '•"' but had to move up to the 184-pound class He's also in very good shape, so he wins also of Livonia, scored' for the Mountain Hawks when he returned matches because his opponent is too tired 44 points to place third to the lineup in February. to resist." LEHIGH UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION and advance to the "I was out until the middle of the season Lehigh sophomore Manuel Schubert (right), a graduate of Livonia Churchill, competed in state finals as well in "^ and it took a while to get back in rhythm," Please see SCHUBERT, B3 last week's NCAA Division I wresting tournament. the Boys 14-15 division. B2 (*) Observer S Eccentric [ Thursday, March 27,2008 www.hometownttfe.com

FIRST-TEAM INDIVIDUAL meet. Schoff also added a 10th in CHRIS 8EHLER, JR., L1V. STEVENSON the 200 freestyle at the WLAA {200 FREESTYLE): The junior earned meet (1:53.3). a third at the WLAA meet in the KELLER SCHOFF, FR., LIV. STEVENSON 200 freestyle and had a season- (100 BACKSTROKE): The ninth-grader best time of 1:49.47. ranked fourth in the area in the He also added a fifth for the FIRST TEAM 100 backstroke with a time of ZOQ-ystf freestyle; Chris Behler. Jr., tivama Stevenson 58.06' and placed 10th in the WLAA champions in the 100 200 iftdtvNifa! medley: Mike Conger,Sr„ Plymouth freestyle, while posting an area 50 ftftestyfe:Kyl e B&riria ii n, ST., Sf ev&moji Western Lakes with a clocking of best of 49.31 where he finished BBrtefljKwti5ftirth,Sr..Saiem 5:06.78 in the 500 freestyle. 160 butterfly: Roto t Lute, Sr„ StevBflsoii SIDA CHEN, SR., SALEM (100 BHEASTSTBOKE): 18th in Division 1. 180 freea*vi« Chris McGinnis, Sr., Cantor* The senior closed out a brilliant t KIKE CONGER, SR.F PLYMOUTH (200 800 freestyle: Sdam Seroka, Fr., Salan IM): The most glaring highlight 100 KaclBtrotai Brian Bielicki, $GD!t„Steven$(m high school swimming career by »0 fcreaslstrofce; Joey Wngslt -M&wrsson: placing second in the 100 breast- Behler Mike Conger of a highlight-filled season for 209 ffietfley relay: Stevenson ftufce,Winge^ t Mike truce, Rygn Scott) Kyle Hermann Conger came at the Division 1 200 freestyle relay! Stevenson (Scott Better, torn SftgrecR Hermann) stroke at the WLAA conference Stevenson state meet when he finished ninth 400 freestyle relay: Stevenson (Cruce, Betiier, ^arec*!, Hermann) meet and 14th in the same event in the 200-yard IM with a time at the Division 1 state meet. A 3.9 jt* student, Chen was honored with of 1:59-56 — a25-second drop 200 freestyle: fiftftard Zhang, Jr., Carte *\ from his best time as a freshman. 200iN:CruceJr„SE$vef3Son the team's "Rock Kilgore" award, Conger is considering swimming 50 freestyle: Scott, Jr., Stevenson which is presented for "out­ at the next level at Olivet and Diving: Travis Holt,-Jr., Livonia Cfiurtfiill standing athletic and academic 100 butterfly: Nicholas Asftony, Sr„ Livonia Fr««ln achievement." Alma, among other schools. 190 freestyle! Aaren MgrecW, Ssjprs, Stevertsoa "This season was the culmina­ 500 IreestflK Daniel Schoff, Soph,, Stevenson "Stan is a perfect example of tion of a lot of determination " sKeilen Setoff, $r„ Stevenson term 'student/athlete' that makes B:Sl3fsChm$r., Salens Salem High School proud," said and hard work for Mike," said i nUm KvRSKith (Corner, Qm St&scup, Pau* Snyder, Chris Wilson) Plymouth coach Doug Schade. fie raavj ta filon (Mc&nnfs, Chris Marines, Patrick Jentier, Zhang) Olson. "He was a big-time swimmer 400 freestyle relay: Canton McGinnis, Mm Karrsasfci, Brante Talinski, Zhang) for our team and he performed Coacfi of &e Yean Doug Schade, Plymouth SECOND-TEAM RELAYS his best in big meets such as the ZOO MEDLEY, PLYMOUTH (MIKE CONGER, SR.; Kevin Smith Chris McGinnis WLAA conference meet and the mental preparation showed in his in the WLAA meet with a time DAN STOSCOP, JR.; PAUl SNYDER, JR.; CHRIS *•!_..»_.__ state meet. He is a young man of results." of 2:01.47 in the 200 IM and was WILSON, SOPH.): This quartet earned t*'^ fine integrity, a superb role model BRYAK BIELICKI, SOPH., LIV. STEVENSON 10th overall in the 100 backstroke the distinction of becoming the for others and he was a great cap­ (100 BACKSTROKE): The sophomore (53.67) at the Division 1 finals. first relay team in the history of tain and leader." took third in the Western Lakes Cruce also qualified for the Plymouth High School to qualify KYLE HERMANN, SR., LIV. STEVENSON meet with a time of 56.91 and was state meet in the 500 freestyle for the Division 1 state meet. {50 FREESTYLE): The senior led the 28th overall during the Division with a entry time of 4:49-33, "This relay team is a testa­ area with a season-best of 22.55, 1 prelims. which earned him runner-up hon­ ment to what young men can which earned him a third in the Bielicki also took eighth in the ors in the WLAA. He finished accomplish when they buy into Western Lakes meet. WLAA meet and posted a season- 21st overall in Division 1. a program, decide to continually In the Division 1 state prelims, best of 2:06.83. He also qualified for the improve themselves, change what Hermann took 21st overall, JflEY WINGETT, JR., LIV. STEVEHSON (100 Division 1 state meet in the 500 they do in the water and train He also placed fourth in he 100 BREASTSTROKE): The junior enjoyed a freestyle. hard," said Plymouth coach Doug freestyle at the WLAA meet and productive Division 1 state meet RYAN SCOTT, JR., LIV. STEVEHSON (5(1 FREE­ Schade. ranked second in the area with a by placing eighth overall. He also STYLE): The junior placed fourth in 200 FREESTYLE, CANTON (CHHIS MCGINNIS, Adam Seroka Bryan Bielecki Joey Wingett SR.; CHRIS MAR1NICA, SR.; PATRICK JENNER, clocking of 50.04. captured the Western Lakes title the Western Lakes meet in the 50 Salem Stevenson Stevenson KEVIN SMITH, SR, SALEM {DIVING): in the breaststroke with an area- freestyle with a blocking of 22-93. SOPH.; RICHARD ZHANG, JR.}: This four­ The senior was runner-up at best time of 1:00.80. Scott also placed 10th in the some posted the second-fastest the WLAA conference meet and Wingett also placed sixth in WLAA meet in the 100 freestyle time (1:33.38) in the talent-rich capped an outstanding season the Western Lakes meet in the and had a season-best 51.18. Observerland area. by placing 25th at the Division 500 freestyle and posted a P.R. of TRAVIS HOLT, JR., LiV. CHURCHILL (DIVING): "Both our 200 and 400 free­ state meet at Oakland University. 5:04.26 in that event. The junior placed third in the style relays were experiments all n Smith's efforts earned him the FIRST-TEAM RELAYS WLAA meet with an 11-dive total season," said Le. "We were trying team's "Most Improved Athlete" 200 MEDLEY, LIV. STEVENSON (ROBERT of 270.45. to find the right combination to award. LUKE, SR.; JOEY WINGETT, JR.; MIKE CRUCE, His season best was 290.40 at enable us to qualify for the state "Kevin has been an outstanding JR.; RYAN SCOTT, JR.): This quartet the West Bloomfield Invitational, meet. We were able to do it in the competitor the past two years at was head-and-shoulders above while his best six-dive total was 400, but came up just short in the Salem," said Salem coach Chuck the rest in the area posting a 179-35 versus Canton. Holt also 200." Olson. "The bigger the competi­ WLAA championship time of made the second round of the 400 FREESTYLE, CANTON (CHRIS MCGINNIS, SR.; KEVIN KARUNSKI, SR.; BRANDON TOLINSKI, tion, the stronger his perfor­ 1:39.81. regional. Richard Zhang Mike Cruce Ryan Scott mance.'' SOPH; RICHARD ZHANG, JR.): The Chiefs The Spartans were seeded fifth "Travis stepped up at the con­ Canton Stevenson Stevenson ROBERT LUKE, SR., LIV. STEVENSON (100 going into the Division 1 state ference meet to be our number qualified for the state meet and BUTTERFLY): The senior was WLAA meet, but a disqualification kept one scorer," Churchill coach posted the second-fastest time in champion in the 100 butterfly them from reaching the finals. Aaron Rieder said. "He surprised the area (3:23.85), behind only and wound up seventh in Division ZOO FREESTYLE, LIV. STEVEHSON (RYAN himself and his coach with a solid Livonia Stevenson's 3:18.55. 1 with an area-best 52.55. SCOTT, JR.; CHRIS BEHLER, JR.; AAREN meet. His performance at con­ COACH OF THE YEAR Luke also took fifth in the state MARECKI, SOPH.; KYLE HERMANN, SR.): ference was based on his ability DOUG SCHADE, PLYMOUTH: Schade meet in the 100 backstroke with The Spartans just missed out on to avoid error and focus on each guided the Wildcats to the best a clocking of 53.44, also best in All-State honors placing ninth in dive." season in school history as they the area. the Division 1 finals after going NICK ANTHONY, SS„ LIV. FRANKLIN (100 placed second in the Western He also added a runner-up fin­ a season- and area-best 1:29-7 in BUTTERFLY): The senior captain, Lakes Activities Association's ish in the 100 backstroke at the the orelims. who earned the Coaches Award, Western Di\ ision behind onn WLAA meet. This quartet also placed ihird placed fifth in the I'JV !'i!::;>:'l'!\ l>u i-sinn i iue,u<'rrtnc•• Vir.nvUk' The Wikk-Fi1..-: Urtc.ned belli PCHiJ CHRIS MCGINNISF SR.F CANTON (100 FREE­ in the Western Lakes meet with a at the WLAA met"! with a per­ STYLE): The senior was one of the time of 1:30.65. sonal best of 56.13. neighbors Canton and Salem for top freestylers in Observerland as 400 FREESTYLE, LIV. STEVENSON {MIKE He also added a ninth in ihr the first time in a season and ~ent he posted best times of 23.37 in CRUCE, JR.; CHRIS BEHLER JR.; AAREN 200 freestyle (1:52.89i at confer­ four swimmers to the Division 1 the 50 free and 50.94 in the 100. MARECKI, SOPH; KYLE HERMAHN, SOPH.): ence and posted a P.R. of 5:14.74 state meet. Schade is assisted by He's also a top-notch pole-vaulter This foursome earned an 11th- in the 500 freestyle. Tonya Schade, Adam Gagarin and on the Chiefs' track-and-field place finish in the Division 1 state "He works hard at practice and Matt Breen. contingent. meet with a season and area-best enjoys racing," Franklin coach "What made this team so sue- . "Chris was one of our more- time of 3:18.55 after going 3:20.2 Kevin Hafner said of the four- cessful was the teamwork that we experienced swimmers this year," in the prelims. year letter winner. "Nick became had throughout the entire pro­ said Canton coach Dave Le. "He Cruce, Behler, Marecki and a very smart racer this season gram," said Schade, who coached was primarily a sprinter, but was Hermann also took third in the putting together some of the best at Lansing Eastern, Waverly and also used in the backstroke." WLAA in 3:21.92. splits by any Franklin swimmer Redford Union prior to coming to ADAM SEROKA, FR., SALEM (500 FREE­ SECOND-TEAM INDIVIDUAL over the past decade. Plymouth when the school opened STYLE): The ninth-grader made RICHARD ZHANG, JR., CANTON (ZOO "Nick's commitment and dedi­ in 2002. "We get alot of differ­ a sudden impact as he was a FREESTYLE): The junior enjoyed a cation has helped him improved ent kids who come from many Division 1 state qualifier in the break-out season by posting the the team. His efforts in the pool different USA and middle school 200 IM, 500 freestyle, 100 back­ second-best clocking in the 200 helped lead Franklin to a 4-4 programs, and we expect them stroke, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle in the Observerland record, the most wins in a single to adopt our philosophy. Our freestyle relay. area (1:49.53). The state qualifier season in well over a decade." kids did a really great job of buy­ ing into what we were teaching, An All-WLAA first-team was also fifth in the area in the AAREN MARECKI, SOPH., LIV. STEVEHSON accepting whatever role they were swimmer in the 200 IM and 500 100 free (51.14) as well as a vital ()00 FREESTYLE): The lOth-grader was freestyle, Seroka was voted the member of several Chief relay a key contributor to Stevenson's given on the team, allowing us to team's MVP and will serve as a quartets. Western Lakes championship run coach them, and refusing to be happy with their current level of captain in 2009. Seroka is also "Richard was one of our most finishing eighth in the 100 free­ achievement. an All-Star in the classroom as versatile swimmers," said Le. "He style while posting a season best he's compiled a 3.8 grade-point was able to compete in any event of 50.21. "We had a lot of unselfish ath­ average. that we put him in. He was voted Marecki also added a seventh letes on this team that genuinely "Adam had an outstanding MVP by his fellow swimmers and in the 200 freestyle at the WLAA wanted to see each other have freshman year," said Salem coach was very close to qualifying for meet in 1:50.46. success. There is something spe­ Chuck Olson. "As a coach, I was the state meet in both the 200 DANIEL SCHOFF, SOPH., LiV. STEVEHSON (500 cial about a group of guys that never surprised with Adam's suc­ free and 100 free." FREESTYLE): The sophomore's best really likes each other and truly cess because you compete the way MIKE CRUCE, JR, LEV. STEVENSON (200 time was 5:03,02 where he placed wants everyone on the team to you prepare. Adam's physical and IM): The versatile junior took third seventh in the Western Lakes have success."

FINAL BOYS SWIM LISTING Kyle Hermann (Stevenson) 22.55 Chris Behler (Stevenson) 58.39 Livonia Franklin 1:36.51 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY Chris Behler (Stevenson) 22.62 Sida Chen (Salem) 58.95 Plymouth 1:36.84 Livonia Stevenson 1:39.81 Ryan Scott (Stevenson) 22.93 Adam Oabowski (Stevenson) 59.65 100 BACKSTROKE Plymouth 1:44,51 Jereme Pesta (Stevenson! 23.11 Chris Marinica (Canton) 59.72 Robert Luke (Stevenson) 53.44 Salem 1:44.53 Aaren Marecki (Stevenson) 23.12 100F8EESTYLE i/ike Conger (Plymouth) 55.84 Canton 1:49.36 Chris McGinnis (Canton) 23.37 Chris Behler (Stevenson) 49.31 Bryan Bieiicm (Stevenson) 56.91 Livonia Franklin 1:55.64 Shane Sheiton (Franklin) 23.37 Kyle Hermann (Stevenson) 50.04 Kelien Schoff (Stevenson) 58.06 200 FREESTYLE Mike Cruce (Stevenson) 23.67 Aaren Marecki (Stevenson) 50.21 Brendan Schoff (Stevenson) 59.17 Chris McGinnis (Canton) 50.94 Kyle Hermann (Stevenson) 1:01.00 Chris Behler (Stevenson) 1:49.47 Jordan Holland (Wayne) 23.76 Chris Marinica Richard Zhang (Canton) 1:49.53 Nathan Spala (Salem) 23.78 Richard Zhang (Canton) 51.14 Jimmy Vayis (Stevenson) 1:00.11 Patrick Jenner Kevin Karlinski Aaren Marecki (Stevenson) 1:50.46 Jared Diebel (Stevenson) 23.88 Ryan Scott (Stevenson) 51.18 Mohamed Giioteimi (Stevenson) 1:01.17 Canton Canton Canton Charles Turlo (Stevenson) 1:50.58 1-METER DIVING Nathan Spala (Saiem) 51.30 Nick Hoffmeyer (Salem) 5:02.27 Mike Cruce (Stevenson) 1:50.88 (11 dives) Charles Turlo (Stevenson) 51.69 Alex Suriano (Salem) 1:03.37 John Blickle (Stevenson) 1:52.80 Jeff Kinsvater (Stevenson) 315.75 Chris Wilson (Plymouth) 51.78 100 BREASTSTROKE Nick Anthony (Franklin) 1:52.89 Travis Holt (Churchill) 290.40 Jared Diebel (Stevenson) 51.81 Joey Wingett (Stevenson) 1:00.80 Daniel Schoff (Stevenson) 1:53.30 Kevin Smith (Salem) 276.30 500 FREESTYLE Sida Chen (Saiem) 1:02.08 Kyle Hermann (Stevenson) 1:53.66 Luke McKay (Stevenson) 245.85 Adam Seroka (Salem) 4:48.05 Charles Turlo (Stevenson) 1:04.22 % Jason Oldani (Plymouth) 1:54.26 Andrew Richards (Churchill) 237.60 Mike Cruce (Stevenson) 4:49.33 Kevin Karlinski (Canton) 1:04.38 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY Christian Osorio (Plymouth) 232.00 Mike Conger (Plymouth) 4:56.31 Johri Lor la (Ste version) 1.04.55 Mike Conger (Plymouth) 1:59,96 Kyle Wiikenson (Plymouth) 229.35 Daniel Schoff (Stevenson) 5:03.02 Dan Stoscup (Plymouth) 1:05.01 Adam Seroka (Salem) 1:59.99 Frank Henius (Franklin) 225.75 Joey Wingett (Stevenson) 5:04.26 Eric Schuman (Stevenson) 1:05.07 Mike Cruce (Stevenson) 2:01.47 • Paul Krutty (Salem) 222.65 Kellen Schoff (Stevenson) 5:06.78 Brandon Larkins (Franklin) 1:06.70 Kellen Schoff (Stevenson) 2:06.76 Cody Roe (John Glenn) 221.45 Nick Anthony (Franklin) 5:14.74 Kye M~ (Plymouth) 1:07.12 Bryan Bielicki (Stevenson) 2:06.83 100 BUTTERFLY Charles Turlo (Stevenson) 5:14.82 David Bladecki (Stevenson) 1:08.50 Scott Geverink (Stevenson) 2:06.79 Robert Luke (Stevenson) 52.55 Matt Collingwood (Salem) 5:19.84 400 FREESTYLE RELAY Kevin Kariinski (Canton) 2:08.61 Mike Cruce (Stevenson) 53.67 Aaren Marecki (Stevenson) 5:20.38 Livonia Stevenson 3:18.55 # Charles Turlo (Stevenson) 2:09.74 Nick Anthony (Franklin) 56.13 200 FREESTYLE RELAY Canton 3:23.85 Brendan Schoff (Stevenson) 2:13.74 Jereme Pesta (Stevenson) 56.50 Livonia Stevenson 1:29.70 Salem 3:25.3 Aaren Marecki (Stevenson) 2:13.56 Scott Geverink (Stevenson) 56.78 Canton 1:33.38 Plymouth 3:26.52 Brandon Toiinski Doug Schade 50 FREESTYLE Andrew Rice (Garden City) 57.84 Wayne Memorial 1:36.35 Livonia Franiin 3:31.20 Canton Plymouth www.hometownlife.com Observer £ Eccentric | Thursday, March 27,2008 (LW) B3

LIVONIA CHURCHILL Niesyto, Jr. P-tnf.; Zeb Bacigal, Jr. Of; James Leading returnees: John McAlpine, Sr. OF-P; Head coach: Ron Targosz, fifth year. Bowlby, Jr. P-Of; Daniel Seger, Jr. Inf.; Nathan Levan Go, Sr. OF; Mike Schiffman, Soph. inf.-P; League affiliation: western Lakes Activities Eroh, Jr. P-lnf.; Chris Summers, Sr. OF. Ramsey Haddad, Sr. OF. Association (Lakes Division). Berryman's 2008 outlook: "The Spartans Promising newcomers: Darryi Whitaker, Jr. Last year's overall record: 17-18. should be competitive once again in the Lakes inf.-P; Phil Strachan, Soph. C; Danny Schiffman, Titles won last year: Division 1 district Division and in Western Lakes crossover play. Soph. Inf.; Jacob Bibik, Jr. OF-P; Tyler champs. Pitching depth is a plus and several have Hendrickson, Fr. Inf.-P, Notable losses to graduation: Bryon worked hard in the off-season and shown much Miller's 2008 outlook: "Without a JV in series vs. Kitchener Rangers Niemczak (first-team All-Area); Kirk Ciarrocchi improvement. The hitters have also worked program, we are very young with 15 freshman (second-team All-Area); Mike O'Keefe, Matt hard in the off-season and have improved and sophomores on'the roster. Those young Luneack, John Rodeman. greatly. Stevenson's big test will be replacing players are competitive and have a lot of Leading returnees: Vince Carozza, Sr. P-OF the left side of the infield and outfield. We potential, and are pushing some of the BY ED WRIGHT tallied two goals — his fourth The Whalers outshot their (captain; 4-2,2.28 ERA); Shea Dwyer, Sr. P-OF have several players looking forward to upperclassmenfor playing time. Our pitching OBSERVER STAFF WRITER and fifth of the series - for the foes 40-38, making it just (.423 ave.); Brian Runge, Sr, P-OF (3-1,4,62 passing the test and having a fine season on staff is deeper, but inexperienced with only ERA); Tyler Cotter, Sr. P-lnf. (captain; 3.23 the left side of the infield and in the outfield." McAlpine having game experience at the winners. the fifth time all season the varsity level. He, Mike Schiffman, Whitaker ERA); Tyler Bledsoe, Jr. C-inf. (.340 ave.; 33 WESTLAND JOHN GLENN and Hendrickson have been able to throw By the time you read this The Rangers surged to a Rangers had been outshot. hits; .972 fielding ave.); Steve Jones, Sr. C-IB Head coach: Tom Wakefield, first year. strikes and mix their pitches Indoors; and (15 RBI; Jimmy Tyler, Jr. P-lrtf. (.300 ave.); Josh League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). article, the Plymouth Whalers 2-0 first-period lead on goals Terry gave the hosts a 1-0 if that transfers outside, they'll keep us in Matigian, Sr. P (3-3,3:42 ERA). Last year's overall record: 14-18. ballgames. We look for McAlpine, Danny and have either: A) set the ground­ from Mike Duco and Mikkel lead 8:14 into the contest off Promising newcomers: Ricky Scully, Jr. Inf.; Notable losses to graduation:. Alan Siepierski Mike Schiffman and Whitaker to be the leaders Andy Szymanski, Jr. Inf.; Josh Payzant, Soph. P. (second-team All-Area), Jake Murawski, Jerry work for a dramatic come­ Boedker, and never looked assists from Andrew Fournier of our offense, getting on base and putting Targosz's 2008 outlook: "We have a very Smith, Jeff Girgeh, Nate Cover, Justin Reid, pressure on the opposing defense. If we can back in their Ontario Hockey back to secure a 3-0 series and Jozef Sladok. good mix of veteran leaders and talented Ryan Wakeford. League first-round playoff advantage. Kitchener defenseman underclassmen. The key for us is to continue find some more hitting to go with them, and to work hard in order to improve our baseball Leading returnees: Chris Kangas, Sr. P-1B combine that with pitchers that throw strikes, series against Kitchener; or Kitchener led 4-2 after 40 Yannick Weber knotted things skills. Winning the district title last year gave (second-team All-Area); Robert Fraser, Sr. P-SS; we'll certainly improve on last year's record, B) unlaced their skates for the minutes. up at 1-all with a blast just our team some confidence and showed them Jon Gillis, Sr. P-OF; Andrew DeLuca, Jr. P-CF; and buitd a foundation for years to come." that their hard work will and does pay off. Kevin Lafave, Sr, Inf.; Don Brady, Sr. OF. last time until training camp Chris Terry paced the locals' inside the blue line at the 14:36 The important thing is hot to be satisfied and Promising newcomers: Steve Wakeford, Soph. LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND in August. offensive attack with a pair of mark of the first stanza. to want to become an even better team. If Inf.; Anthony Vettraino, Jr. inf.; Nathan Sovta, Head coach: Kevin Wade, fourth year. this group decides to do that, then we'll have Jr. Inf.; Steven Hickson, Jr. Inf.; Jerome Scales, League affiliation: Metro Conference. Heading into Wednesday goals. The high-scoring center The Rangers took the lead another successful season." Jr. OF; Jase Paciocco, Sr. Of; Jon Lada, Sr. Inf.; Last year's overall record: 16-7. night's Game 4 at Compuware also assisted on Joe McCann's for good when Kadri and Kyle Acuna, Sr, Inf.; Mike Johnson, Sr. P. Notable losses to graduation: Chris Ake Arena, the Whalers5 backs second-period net-ilnder. Halischuk scored successive LIVONIA FRANKLIN Wakefield's 2008 outlook: "We're tooking to (first-team Ali-Area). Head coach: Matt Fournier, second year. build on tradition. The veteran leadership and Leading returnees: Dan Abbott, Sr. C; Nate were against the prover­ Nazem Kadri, Justin goals late in the first period League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). work ethic has already impacted the promising Bachert, Sr. 1B; Aaron Derminer, Sr. 2B; Austin bial boards as they trailed Azevedo and Mike Mascioli and mid-way through he sec­ Last year's overall record: 7-22. newcomers. Our diverse knowledgeable Baglow, Soph. SS-P; Sam Ahlersmeyer, Jr. 3B-P; Notable losses to graduation: David Leins, coaching staff, in combination with team Billy Meier, Sr. LF; Adam Zehel, Sr. CF; Micah 3-0 in the best-of-seven series found the back of the net for ond, respectively. Tyler Canyock, Matt Mills. chemistry, will be key in creating a winning Hausch, Jr. RF-P; Ryan Baglow, Sr. P-Utiiity; against the No. 1-seeded the Rangers, who received A. J. Jenks banked home a Leading returnees: Garrett Gumin, Jr. P-lnf. attitude," Derek Fleetham, Sr. P. Rangers. (Wednesday night's solid goal-tending from Josh (second-team All-Area); Jesse Carpenter, Sr, WAYNE MEMORIAL Promising newcomers: Trevor Vosmik, Jr. IB; rebound past Kitchener net- P-lnf.-OF; Jeff McCuliough, Sr, P-lnf.; Anthony Head coach: Paul Cavanaugh, first year. Eric Shoats, Jr. 2B; Ryan Rakovalis, Jr. 38-P; results can be found on www. Unice, who stopped 20 of the minder Steve Mason 15:16 into Andrus, Sr. P-OF; David Muller, Sr. C-OF; Derek League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division.) Nick Vancy, Sr. C; Tony Cipolla, Soph. OF; Chris hometownlife.com.) 23 shots he faced. the second period to bring his Leblanc, Sr. OF; Michael Basner, Jr. P-lnf. Last year's overall record: 9-21. Barnaby, Jr. OF; Matt Bartus, Sr. OF. Promising newcomers: Ryan Matthey, Sr, inf.; Notable losses to graduation: Michael Green, Wade's 2008 outlook: "We're very excited If a Game 5 is necessary, it Jeremy Smith made 25 saves team to within 3-2, however, Mark McRobtj, Jr. P-lnf.: Tyler Barnes, Jr. P-lnf.; Clint Cavanaugh, J.B. Harris, Trey Raynes. about this season and the potential we have will unfold Friday beginning for the Whalers, who were out- Duco, Weber and Kadri netted Josh Weigand, Jr. OF; Brad Alderman, Jr. OF; Leading returnees: Tim Siegfried, Jr. C-OF - at least on paper. This year's senior class Frank Hinius, Jr. OF; Wayne Hawkins, Soph. C. (second-team All-Area; Ryan Coliop, Sr. P-1B; started as freshmen and took their lumps their at 7:30 p.m. in Kitchener. shot 32-32. three straight to put the deci­ Fournier's 2008 outlook: "As a program Brent Patterson, Sr. 2B-P; Jon Bryant, Jr. SS-P. first two years. Last year we'turned the corner Game 6 - again, if neces­ On Saturday in Plymouth, sion on ice. we look to make strides in 2008. As a very Promising newcomers: Zeb Hancock, Jr. CF-P; and we're hoping for more of the same this young team in 2007 we competed in a lot of Jesse Dorow, Jr. 1B-P; Zack Lloyd, Soph. 3B-P; year. They have a lot of lofty goals that should sary - would be played 7:05 Kitchener prevailed 6-4, in Christian Steingraber (from ballgames, but just could not get over the Dominik Corredino, Soph. C-OF. be fund to try and achieve. One thing you need p.m. at Compuware Arena game that was highlighted by Ryan Hayes) and Patrick Lee hump. We have a core group of players that Cavanaugh's 2008 outlook: "Believe that we for success is pitching, and this year is the " now have a year of varsity experience under have a good mix of seniors and underclassmen deepest we have been in that department, Saturday. , missed opportunities by the (from Fournier) tallied third- their belt. We will combine those student- this year and a team that can be in every which is very exciting." A climactic Game 7 would Whalers. period goals for the Whalers, athletes with a nice influx of talent off of our game if we field the ball. I really like our depth WESTLAND HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN but it proved too little, too late. JV team from a year ago." that we have in pitching this year, which is be played Monday on the Plymouth failed to capitalize something we have not had in recent years. Head coach: Matt Schaewe, seventh year. Rangers' home ice. on a pair of golden second- Mason kicked away 36 LIVONIA STEVENSON Our overall team speed should help us on both League affiliation: Michigan independent Last Monday before 5,659 period scoring chances - a Whaler shots while Smith Head coach: Rick Berryman, fourth year. sides as well this year since speed is one of the Athletic Conference (Red Division). League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). things that you really cannot teach. It helps Last year's overall record: 5-12. at the Kitchener Memorial two-minute, two-man advan­ smothered 22 Ranger Last year's overall record: 20-12. when you have players that naturally have it to Notable losses to graduation: Kurt Metzger, Auditorium, the Whalers tage situation and a penalty attempts. Titles won last year: Livonia City champs. help take the extra bases and also get to balls Scott Hoff, Jeremy Eiias. Notable losses to graduation: Luke Knochel on defense. We play in a tough division with a Leading returnees: Ryan Jones, Sr. P-SS; dropped a 7-3 decision to the shot — that ultimately led to (first-team All-Area); Matt Tuttle (first-team All- lot of taient throughout but with some breaks Aaron Howell, Sr. P; Gerhard Press, Sr. Inf.: Area); Nick Plinka (second-team Ali-Area); Matt Robert Russ, Sr. Inf.; Richie Mamo, Soph. C. [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 I think we can be very competitive this year." Rangers as Matt Halischuk the two-goal defeat. Loney, Andy Jones, Larry Klemczak, Dan Rozek. Promising newcomers: And/Barber, Fr.; Sean Leading returnees: Grant Campbell, Sr. P LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE Schaffer, Fr. (5-0); Eric Krauss, Sr. Inf.; Jeff Sorenson, Head coach: Dan Miller, first year. Schaewe's 2008 outlook: "We lost three Soph. P-lnf. (.302 ave.); Matt Tuttle, Jr, P; Sam League affiliation: Metro Conference. seniors (to graduation), but have six starters Before too long, Suvoy, Whalers, registering.44 goals Vomastek, Sr. C-2B (.302 ave.); Jake Wilson, Jr. Last year's overall record: 3-23. back. We have two very strong pitchers in who would be a sophomore and 57 assists. He also notched C-3B; John Samaan,Sr. P-OF. Notable losses to graduation: Nick Garant, Jones and Howell. I think the conference TERRY at Redford Thurston High a number of key points during Promising newcomers: Bob Smith, Jr. OF; Josh Andrew Abbott, Allen Mazur, Brad Schwartz, (MIAC) will be pretty tough, but with a little PAGE B1 Strautz, Jr. P-lnf.; Giavani Cairo, Jr. Inf.; David Mike Robles, Triad Bibik. more experience we hope to do pretty well," School, was bed-ridden. He the team's run to the OHL title is currently receiving hospice in 2006-07. he's given out shouts to Bobby care and is reliant on a breath­ "Last year, playing with Division 1 district crowns and .423 and led the Chargers in when he's been interviewed on ing machine. guys like (Tom) Sestito, (Evan) two Western Division titles in pitching appearances. TV during and after games. I'll The grim diagnosis proved Brophy and (Jared) Boll, I was the Western Lakes Activities Livonia Stevenson (20-12) tell you what, it brings tears to unbelievable for those close to a member of the supporting Association. will try and ride senior pitcher my eyes thinking about it." Suvoy as well as many of the cast," said Terry. "This year, The Rockets return second- Grant Campbell, who went 5-0 most knowledgeable neurolo­ with those guys gone, Andrew "Our team this season has team All-Area pitcher-out­ last year, along with promising TWO-WAY INSPIRATION gists across the country. Fournier and I knew we need­ more depth as far as athleti­ fielder Chris Kangas. sophomore pitcher-infielder Terry, the Ontario Hockey "We talked to a lot of doc­ ed to raise our games up a bit. cism goes than we have had in Meanwhile, Paul Cavanaugh Jeff Sorenson, who hit .302. League's sixth-leading scorer tors all over and only one — a "Team-wise, I think we've the last five seasons," Miller takes over at Wayne for Frank The Spartans lost three- during the regular season (101 doctor at Johns Hopkins in exceeded a lot of people's said. "If we can develop our Garcia, who posted a 19-36 year starting outfielder Luke points), said the visit was a Maryland — had ever seen expectations. Some of our crit­ baseball skills to match our mark in two seasons. Knochel, a first-team All-Area life-changing experience for someone as young as Bobby ics were saying we'd be lucky athleticism, we can be very The Zebras return four vet­ selection who hit .426 and set him. with this disease," said Bob to make the playoffs, so We've competitive." erans including seniors Ryan numerous school records. Also During the meeting in Suvoy. "We've taken him proven them wrong. We were Westland Huron Valley Coliop, Brent Patterson and lost to graduation is three-year Suvoy's sports-them ed bed­ everywhere we can and tried in the fourth or fifth slot until Lutheran (5-12), returning six Tim Siegried (second-team starter Matt Tuttle, who went room, Terry pledged to try everything we can, but..." the last weekend of the sea­ of nine starters from a year Ail-Area), along with, junior 8-1 a year ago and made the to score a goal for Bobby and son." ago, will rely on the arms of Jon Bryant. East All-Star team. — for further inspiration — he TYPICAL TERRY Although Terry couldn't seniors Ryan Jones and Aaron Livonia Churchill (17-18) Also gone is third baseman wrote the following phrase on The act of kindness Terry deliver Suvoy a goal on the Howell in its quest to move up captured a Division 1 district Nick Plinka, who hit .354 the stick he used that night:" exhibited March 15 surprised night of March 15, he plans the ladder in the Red Division title and lost first-team All- and now plays at Madonna "Do it 4 Bobby." no one who knows the per­ on delivering something just of the Michigan Independent Area pick Bryon Niemczak and University. "Meeting Bobby helped show sonable 18-year-old native of as meaningful to his devoted Athletic Conference. se'eond-teamer Kirk Ciarrocchi One area team looking me how valuable life is and Brampton, Ontario. fan once the Whalers' season Both Westland John Glenn to graduation. for marked improvement is how we should cherish it," said "Chris is not only a great is over. , (14-18) and Wayne Memorial The 2008 Chargers, with Livonia Franklin (7-22), led by Terry. "It helped me realize player, he's a great kid," said "I still have the stick that I (9-21) will have new coaches in eight solid returnees, will second-team All-Area pitcher- how good I have it and how Pete Krupsky, the team's used that night in my locker," the dugout as well. rely on first-team All-Area infielder Garrett Gumm. fast things can change." director of communications. said Terry. "I'll keep it for Former Wayne varsity coach junior catcher-infielder Tyler "As a staff we're pleased Life changed at an alarm­ "Nothing he does in a chari­ inspiration until the season's Tom Wakefield takes over at Bledsoe, who batted .340 with with what we have seen so far ingly fast pace for the Suvoy table way off the ice surprises over, then I'd like to give it to Glenn. He guided Wayne to 33 hits; senior lefty Vince out of our team, but we also family late last summer when anyone that knows him." Bobby." a 100-67 record in six sea­ Carozza, who went 4-2 with a know there is still a lot of work the popular, athletic teen­ A fifth-round pick of the Of all the meaningful assists sons with the Zebras (2000 2.28 ERA; and senior pitcher- ahead of us," Franklin second- ager started experiencing Carolina Hurricanes in the Terry records this season, that to 2005), including a pair of outfielder Shea Dwyer, who hit year coach Matt Fournier said. symptoms of ALS, which usu­ 2007 National Hockey League one may rank No. 1. ally strikes individuals two to draft, Terry enjoyed a break­ three times his age. out regular season for the [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 r [ * v r* v

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St. Michael champs The Livonia St. Michael junior varsity squad recently took first place at the 2008 Catholic Youth Organization winter cheer competition. St. Michael has established a three-year run in its division with back-to-back fall and winter first-place honors. Among the coaches (from left) are Angie Walsh, Sabrina Pollock, Marianne Grima and McKenzie Murphy. Team members include Lauren Lupinski, Tricia Cox, Haley Vogrin, Maggie Crum, Hannah Gove, Kristin Karwan, Elise Pollock, Kiersten Walsh, Jenna Bekkala, Taylor Mazurek, Allison Paulus, Kaelah O'Brien, Danielle DeHetre, Kelly Rouen, Mckenzie Cronin, Katherin Chimelewski and Sarah Jabbour.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Sisters lift Broncos Division of the Jefferson Cup, by specific sport. March 15-16 in Richmond, Va. The cost is $25 (includes . The Western Michigan Waza FC finished 2-1 in T-shirt to all participants). University women's tennis preliminary play and quali­ Checks should be made pay­ team, ranked No. 74 in the fied as a wildcard with wins able to the Westland Comet latest NCAA Division 1 poll, over teams from Maryland Boosters. Registration will be is off to a 2-0 start in the (4-0) and North Carolina (3-1), at the Westland Youth Athletic Mid-American Conference while losing to Virgina (3-2). Association Lange Compound, following identical 5-2 wins Waza FC defeated 6050 Farmington Road (north Friday and Saturday at the Connecticut, 3-2, in over­ ofFord). University of Toledo and time in the semifinals before For more information, e- Eastern Michigan University, defeated Maryland in the mail WestlandComets@gmail. respectively. finals, 4-1. com; or call Mark Simkow at At No. 6 singles, WMU Members of the Waza team (734) 732-1176. freshman Amanda Moccia include Matt McAuliffe, (Livonia Stevenson) defeated Livonia; Aleksandar Isaevski, Storm needs players Joanna Woo of EMU, 6-2, 6-3, Westland; Ronnie Basin, Brent Tryouts (weather permit­ to even her overall record to Winkler, Tommy O'Connor and ting) for the Livonia Storm 12-12. Amanda Moccia also Alex Arlin, all of Farmington 12-and-under girls soft- defeated Jessica Azoulay of Hills; Connaugh McLaughlin, ball will be from 1-3 p.m. Toledo, 6-2, 6-0. Bloomfield; Nick Yang, Sterling Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, at WMU junior Ashley Moccia Heights; Aaron Krupa and Bicentennial Park, located at won both her doubles No. Justin Cohen, Ann Arbor; Matt Seven Mile and Wayne roads. 2 flight matches in MAC Wilson and Trevor Nessel, You age must be as of Jan. 2, action teaming up with Novi; Dominique Hajdu, 2008 and under to qualify. Noriko Saruta to beat Sandra Brownstown; Colin Warner, For more information, call Wikstrom and Aleksandra Northville; Rickie Carter, Ken Jewell at (734) 266-9109; StankovicofEMU,8-3, Commerce; Donald Payne, or e-mail kjewell@livonias- and Ashley Frey of Nadia Ypsilanti. torm.com. You can also visit Zoubareva of Toledo, 8-3. The coaches are Dan and www.livoniastorm.com. Ashley Moccia and Saruta Alex Diac. are now 9-7 on the year. Livonia adult Softball Ashley Moccia is 9-20 overall Speed, agility training Registration for the City of in singles. . A four-day speed and agility Livonia Department of Parks WMU is 8-7 overall head­ training session will be from and Recreation 2008 adult" ing into MAC action Friday in 6-8 p.m., Monday through softball season (April through Kalamazoo against Northern Thursday, March 31-April 3, at July) on opens at 8:30 a.m. Illinois. Adams Middle School, 33475 Thursday, Feb. 28 for all divi­ Palmer Road, Westland. sions. Waza U13 wins Cup The four-day session will The entry fee is $375 per TheWazaFCunder-13 focus on proper form, flexibil­ team. boys soccer team, based out ity, isometric drill, quickness For more information, call of Livonia, captured the Elite and agility based on exercise (734) 466-2410.

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POOL AND SPA SHOW Homeowners who want to purchase a pool, spa or hot tub can check out the Novi Backyard, Pool & Spa Show March 28 - 30 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. Hot tubs made in Michigan from standard to luxury styles complete with waterfalls and foot and neck jets will be on display. Vendors who carry vinyl pools in several sizes and colors and custom gunite, steel wall or fiberglass inground pools and spas will set up booths at the show. Some prod­ ucts offer solar powered lights and multiple water jets shoot­ ing to the center of pools along with music systems. Patio furniture that can be customized with hundreds of fabrics, finishes, sizes and models will be on display. The show is sponsored by the Michigan Pool & Spa Association, member of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. Rock Financial Showplace is located on Grand f * C0f.ft River Avenue between Novi and Beck Road in Novi. Show hours are from 3 - 9:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. •". w *«/&•» .J' Sunday. Admission is $8. For more information, visit www. NoviPoolShow.com or call (800) 328-6550.

Do you have questions about lawn maintenance? Learn about proper care from Gary Eichen, turfgrass special­ ist, who discusses mowing, fertilizing, watering, and weed management with the environment in mind. The SYLANA MINI session is free and begins at OSE STAFF WRITER The lower level of Mike and Heather Johnstone' ,, ,--, 7 p.m. tonight at Oak Park different world. On top, from Paul Wasterberq posters to a Sesame Street lunchbox - the City Hall, 13600 Oak Park The decor on the main level of Mike basement is about fun. Above, color is as important as the collection. Blvd. Call (248) 288-5150 or and Heather Johnstone's home, for the e-mail [email protected] to most part, seems like your "normal" Heather Johnstone. collection seems endless. register in advance.The event Plymouth suburban family house. The lower level of the home brings His favorite items are anything from is sponsored by Southeastern But look at a few of the wall guests into a completely different Star Wars. "We wanted a room that Oakland County Water hangings and realize, there's world that's all about fun - cartoons, was fun to hang out in and a place Authority for the Clinton more to this family past film, music and comic book collect­ where we could keep all of the toys and River Watershed. their regular day jobs ibles. It's not just what they have, it's other fun things that we had," Heather and raising two chil­ how they display it that shows their said. PASSION FOR SPRING dren. creativity. Mike Johnstone is in retail manage­ Spring will be in full bloom Not every home Lined perfectly along the perim­ ment, Heather's career is in purchas­ through March 31 in the has a Hammer eter of the room and on shelves are ing and direct marketing. Together Conservatory at Matthaei Horror Dracula countless miniature comic and movie they're raising their kids and with the Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. print hanging figurines collected over the years from little spare time they have, they try to Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor. In over the fireplace Spider-Man, Star Wars, Planet of the use their creative skills to transform the lobby, visitors can view - or Mexican folk Apes and more. their basement into something that displays created by Runciman art in their bedroom cel­ The walls are bright pink and green represents their personalities. He loves Landscapes and receive a cou­ ebrating the important Day of the in some areas, and squares of orange music, film and toy collectibles. She pon for 10 free tulip bulbs from Dead Mexican holiday. and golds in others. Hand painted loves music, dancing, sewing and art Downtown Home & Garden. "It's not until you get downstairs chairs, paper Oriental lights, a collec­ The gardens are open daily, that you see who we really are," said tion of Pez dispensers... gazing at the Please see SPACE, D2 except Mondays, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $3 is the suggested admis­ sion, but free for Matthaei Botanical Garden members.

DESIGNING TABLE Ginny Newman, master Taste the bubbles in this popular Asian drink flower show judge, will dem­ onstrate how to design a func­ tional table and an exhibition BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CAS0LA ORDER UP: WHERE TO FIND BUBBLE TEA HONEYDEW GREEN BUBBLE TEA table at 7 P-m. April 1 at the O&E STAFF WRITER 1/2 to 1 cup tapioca pearls, monthly meeting of the Livonia Kawaiian Cafe: Asian Village, 200 cooked according to package Garden Club. The club meets at Within minutes Margaret Yee can whip Renaissance Center. Call (313) 259-0025. directions and soaked in honey or the Livonia Senior Center (Five sugar syrup for a few minutes up a whimsical beverage that she claims Kim's Restaurant: 102 E. Long Lake Rd, Troy. Mile and Farmington roads). is more popular among Asians than that 4 teaspoon Sencha green tea Visitors are welcome. Call (248) 524-9207 or visit www.kimsrestau- everpresent cup of Starbucks coffee. 11/2 cups water rant.com. It's caffienated and can be creamy 2 tablespoon sugar GO GREEN Rexy's Bangkok Cuisine: 30923 Woodward or slushy, icy or steamy - all without an a few small slices of fresh ginger A series of classes dedicated ounce of carbonation. Bubble tea is a Ave, Royal Oak. Call (248) 288-0002 or visit to the greening of America, 2 cups fresh honeydew chunks Taiwanese beverage that often blends rexysbangkokcuisines.com issues and solutions for sweetened red tea and cream with chewy Bring water to a boil. improving the environment, Tiki Tea: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Remove from heat and let tapioca pearls. Fans know it's the sort of Novi. Call (248) 348-9400. are scheduled as follows: drink you also chew - and it requires an sit for 2 minutes. Pour water Going Green, (native plants, over green tea. Steep for 3 extra-wide straw. minutes. Strain tea. Add water saving principles, lower Around since the '80s, it's most com­ traditional Chinese restaurant, this fam­ ginger slices to tea. Dissolve pesticide use), 7:30-9 p.m. mon to find bubble teas at Thai restau­ ily-owned establishment started cooking sugar in tea. Chill. Remove April 15 or 10-11:30 a.m. April rants. Rexy's Bangkok Cuisine in Royal up the tapioca treat more than a year ago. ginger slices from tea. 17; Landscaping for a Healthy Oak serves a host of such bubble bever­ Yee said her customers at Kim's began Place as many tapioca River, 7-8 p.m. April 17; ages, from the original chilled variety to a inquiring about where to find bubble tea pearls as you like in the bot­ Nature Near You, 1-2:30 p.m. smoothie to a bubble drink blended with in the metro Detroit area. She researched tom of each glass. Put tea April 21; Spending Lean on ice. Flavors include Thai tea or coffee, recipes and makes a truly authentic and honeydew into blender Building Green, 7-9 p.m. April fruity varieties like mango, strawberry, Taiwanese variety right inside the eatery with some cracked ice 23; Residential Rain Gardens, lychee or honey dew, and the even sweeter in Troy. (about six cubes) Blend until 7^-8:30 p.m. May 1. Classes will stuff from almond to chocolate, mocha to Customers can order bubble tea with smooth. Pour into glasses. be held at The Community coconut. a meal or just grab a quick drink to go. Insert wide straws. House, 380 S. Bates, in But an extensive menu can be found Kim's bubble teas come in traditional, JOHN ST0RMZAND STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Makes 2 bubble teas. Birmingham. Call (248) 644- at Kim's Restaurant in Troy, too. While Cool off with a bubble drink, like this one made at Recipe courtesy ofbobafind.com 5832 to register, or visit online it's rather unusual to find bubble tea at a Please see TEA, D2 Kim's Restaurant in Troy. at www.communityhouse.com. D2 (*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 27,2008 H0MET0WNLIFE.COM www.hometownlife.com For a world-class Think about traffic ing walls Cleo of Canton asks: "My hus­ room for chil­ investment. placement. Blu-ray player, look to band and I are planning on dren, a place Once you have decided which Lastly, make sure your con­ finishing our basement. What to entertain or areas will be included in the tractor gives you a detailed things should I consider when Jfir play cards? new lower level, think about drawing of how the new lower the Sony PlayStation 3 deciding where to place the Do you need traffic flow between the rooms. level will look. walls?" a lot of storage, For example, if someone is Keep in mind that you will a home theater watching TV in the new home want cable hookups and outlets Question: Now that the high- When finishing a lower level, area, a craft theater, how far will they have placed in convenient locations. def DVD wars are over, which often homeowners will just room, or a sec­ to travel to the bathroom or to Consider all of your lighting Blu-ray player should I buy? finish the perimeter walls and Design ond kitchen? get a can of soda? options, too. Answer: Believe it or not, install carpeting, a suspended Solutions Weigh out the Try your best to bury as Pendants, wall sconces, and my top choice is the Sony ceiling and fluorescent lights. importance of many of the support columns recessed lights are great choic­ PlayStation 3 game system. This approach does not Terri Guastella each area you inside the new walls. This es, even when mixed with fluo­ It may sound crazy, but hear maximize the potential of the require in this helps to eliminate the "base­ rescent fixtures. Using multiple me out. space. new space. I ment" feeling of the lower level. types of lighting will give you The PS3 includes a Blu-ray Sit down with your husband also must stress that you pur­ It also creates more openness maximum control over creating drive, meaning it can play and decide how you want to use chase a back-up sump pump and can alleviate some of the a specific mood for a particular Blu-ray movies just as well as this area. Will this be a play- to ensure protection of this dilemmas faced with furniture event. a standalone player. (Better, in fact ~- more on that in a minute.) her high school days. Sony's game SPACE FROM PAGE Dt Their basement is a collec­ console sells tion of items found at antique for about shops and thrift and toy stores. $400. Average projects. Heather Johnstone And maybe the saying is true i# price for a says she's not an artist (even that a couple who plays togeth­ i standalone Sony's PlayStation 3 game console though she has a degree in er, stays together. Tech Savvy Blu-ray player: doubles as a Blu-ray movie player, fashion, creates clothing and "It is definitely a work in about $400. and a state-of-the-art one at that. costumes and also paints). progress," Heather said. "We've Rick Broida If you're Their homage to music always had an interesting col­ not a gamer, includes a Freddie Mercury lection, most of what we have you're probably Question: How can I protect (frontman of Queen) statue, are things from our childhood. thinking, "Same difference, the data on my thumb drive in several original posters from "Unfortunately we don't get I'll go for the player." But as it case it gets lost or stolen? bands like The Ramones and to spend as much time as we turns out, an upcoming PS3 Answer: Thumb drives are The Rollins Band and a pink would like to down there, and update will give the console great for transporting data, Johnny Lydon wall clock that usually when we are down an advantage: support for but they're also easily mis­ Heather Johnstone made her­ there it is to work on decorat­ Mexican folk art blends is displayed with other pieces the family has Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0, a.k.a. placed or snatched up by self from a vinyl record back in ing it." collected over the years. BD-Live. . thieves. That could create That technology affords problems if you're carrying benefits like picture-in-pic- sensitive information like ture and downloads of bonus financial data or work docu­ material. Current Blu-ray ments. Do residents with disposals dump more grease? players don't support Profile Your best bet is to encrypt 2.0, and they can't be upgrad­ the data so that no one story wriiten by Adam Hochberg of The mayor believes that residents with 11 years ago. Now, MacNair says they'll try ed to add the newer capabili­ but you can access it. Try NPR in Raleigh, N.C. dated March garbage disposals increase the dumping to do the same thing in Raleigh. ties. TrueCrypt (truecrypt.org), a 17 recently caught my eye. The story of grease by about 20 percent. Across that This story brings to mind some very Plus, let's not forget, the free utility that works on-the~ informed readers that new garbage dis­ city it means thousands and thousands of interesting questions for all of Detroit , PlayStation 3 is arguably the fly, meaning it encrypts and posals were to be banned gallons, he believes. and surrounding suburbs. I for one do not most advanced game system decrypts data as you access it. — • — in Raleigh, N.C. So as of now, new garbage disposals are remember ever reading or seeing articles on the planet — quite the The software also works Officials said the appli- outlawed in Raleigh, While people who on the subject of grease buildup in our bonus for your $400. with individual files and i. ances allow grease to already have them can keep using them, sewage systems. Do we spend millions Question: How can I keep entire hard drives. If you don't accumulate in sewers, no new ones can be installed. . of dollars cleaning up all our sewer lines files in sync on two or more supply the correct password leading to sewage spills. The mayor hopes residents will start twice a year? Has this problem contribut­ PCs without manually copy­ or encryption key, your data Many homeowners, and a composting their food scraps. But it's clear ed to the many sewage backups that have ing them all the time? stays locked up tight. And I fc company that makes the that many aren't ready to give up their occurred in different neighborhoods? Answer: This is a common mean tight: TrueCrypt sup­ kitchen appliances, con­ disposals. One council member heard I have read stories about how old the wish for folks who have a PC ports a variety of high-grade sider the ban misdirected so much outrage about the ban that he's sewer pipes are and how they fail at at home and another at work, encryption algorithms. Appliance and invasive. reconsidered his support for it. increasing rates. Maybe, this grease factor and need to access the same Thankfully, it's pretty easy Doctor City crews use a special David MacNair, a vice president of has some strong merit to it. files on both. to use and totally transpar­ truck to flush away grease InSinkErator, the world's largest maker I would certainly like to hear from you w tn water an FolderShare (foldershare. ent once it's up and running. i£i£fS!!£!L«MS * d chemicals of what it calls "household food waste if you have information on this topic. Stay com) makes the process a Check out the handy begin­ in an attempt to prevent disposers," says his company's appliances tuned. piece of cake. Just sign up for ner's tutorial (http://tinyurl. environmentally damag­ are good for the environment because they a free account, then install com/2uw6bu) before getting ing sewage spills. That truck works on reduce the amount of waste going to land­ Joe Gapon can be heard at 8 a.m. Saturdays on the FolderShare program on started. every sewer line in Raleigh twice a year. fills. He says disposals shouldn't be singled WAAM 1600. His ptione number is (734) 971-1600 Ext. your computers. Choose the TrueCrypt is available for Raleigh's mayor said the annual mainte­ out as the only source of sewer grease. 28. Do you have a question about an appliance or desired folders and/or files Windows, Mac, and Linux nance costs millions. He blames much of InSinkErator and other industry groups have a problem with one? E-mail it to kabramcz@ and presto: FolderShare keeps systems. It's open-source, the problem on garbage disposals, which successfully lobbied New York City to hometownlife.com and it will be forwarded to Joe them synchronized on the meaning it costs nothing to he says encourage bad kitchen habits. repeal a similar ban on garbage disposals Gagnon. selected PCs. use. You can also use the pro­ JOHNSTORMZAND gram to share files with Rick Broida writes about computers STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER friends and access files and technology for the Observer & remotely. Point of interest: Eccentric Newspapers. Broida, of TEA Margaret Lee, of FolderShare is Microsoft Commerce Township, also writes the PAGE D1 Kim's restaurant in product, so think about this Cheapskate blog for CNET (blogs. Troy, serves up a great freebie the next time cnet.com/cheapskate). He welcomes refreshing mango you're bad-mouthing the com­ questions sent to rick.broidaUgmail. served hot or cold, or can be blended with milk or cream, bubble tea drink. pany (I do). com. ice for a slushy or vanilla ice cream for an even sweeter treat. Bubble teas come in two sizes, 12 or 16 ounce. Milk tea, made with red tea, is the most authentic of the bubble varieties but Yee will substitute green or Oolong tea by request. 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Call 7JH*~425~^QO that have been diagnosed with any of the conditions Wayne County, Michigan and shall be liable for all expenses above to participate in a small discussion group on incurred by the Township in destroying said noxious weeds, which Thursday April 3rd or Friday April 4th by appointment expenses, if unpaid by the Owrier or occupant, shall be spread Scott's 5EST QUALITY n o&\/A K JlO only. against the property on the next County and State tax roll or the Lawn fertilizer Frog^m | i\^Ll V/\lvi J next general Township tax roll and/or place a lien upon the You will be paid S150 for your opinions if you qualify and property to secure the collection of such expense. The Township of •7f participate in the study. Canton may notify by certified mail with return receipt requested, 4-STEP »24- the owner, agent or occupant as shown on the current County and 4 tags :5,000 SCJ. ft. each YOUR These interviews are for market research purposes only. School tax roll, of any lands on which said noxious weeds are found Your opinions will be kept in the strictest of confidence. growing. Such notice shall contain a summary of the provisions of 'After $10 00 mail-in rebate There are no sales involved. this section of the Ordinance. Failure of the Township to give such notice shall not, however, constitute a defense to any action to LAWN Please call Shifrin-Hay worth at 248-223-0020 OR enforce the payment of any penalty provided herein or any debt 1-800-559-5954 and mention the Health Related Issues APPLY STEP 1 NOW! created hereunder. $1%P4 to see if you match the criteria we seek for this study. PLYMOUTH BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD NURSERY TERRY G. BENNETT 734-453-5500 CLERK www.plymouthntuseiy.net 9900 Ann Arbor Rd./PIymouth Rd. 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Peak oyster season ends next of France, between the cities of being around dolphins causes Admission: $269, includes If you have glasses, you can go During his sophomore year on month, if you like oysters, here Avignon and Nimes. The 2006 people to be happier," she said. to guest services, where they summer break, Robert "Bobby" GrenacheNoir ¢$10.50) from, food, parking, etc. at the park, are your sauvignon blancs ' "Something about their voice, and also includes admission will try to give you a mask that Kacher did just that. this producer is a 100 percent or their aura, {they're good with sushi, too): to SeaWorld Orlando or Busch matches your prescription. While stainless steel production to just makes peo­ Walking from one end of the backpacking Outstanding: focus on the purity of grenache ple feel happy." Gardens (located in Tampa, park to the other takes only a in France, he 2007 Sauvignon Republic fruit. Cherries and spice notes She smiled, about 90 minutes from Orlando) few minutes, so you're never far discovered a Marlborough, NZ$18 dominate both the aromas and watching her for a week. away from your locker, and you lifestyle of wine, Excellent: flavors of the well-structured kids frolic with Other notes: The park also don't need to carry everything food, family, 2006 Dry Creek Vineyard Fume wine that's hard to beat at the another dol­ with you. vineyards and price. offers a Trainer-for-a Day pack­ Blanc Sonoma County $15 phin named age, which gets you even closer Though the dolphins are the cuisine. These So, you're still bashing mer- grewtobehis 2007 The Crossings Marlborough to the dolphins. See the Web site stars of the show, the park does lot? You won't after you taste Dr. Brad Davis ^Xlelhad have a lot more to offer, and all-consuming $16 the 2004 Domaine de Gournier (and still have) no idea if what for more information. During the it's separated from the dolphin Focus on Wine passion which 2007 Kim Crawford Marlborough, Merlot ($10.50) with dark cher­ she was saying is true at a sci­ summer, the park has evening lagoons by a blue bridge, which he began to NZ$17 ry-berry fruit elements in and entific level, none of the faces Ray & Eleanor programs, giving opportunities serves as a park landmark. fulfill by first 2006 Kenwood Reserve $20 easy-drinking value wine. of the 30 or so people in the Heald for twilight dolphin swims and Crossing over the blue bridge working in 2006 Joseph Phelps Napa Wines from the southern water lacked a smile. takes you to another beach a retail wine Rhone Valley of France are twilight snorkeiing. Valley $32--fermented sur While swimming with the area. To the left are the Manta shop and even­ among the hottest wines in the Don't forget to bring grooming lie 10 months in combo of dolphins in the ocean is illegal, supplies (for after the end of the Ray Pool, and the Coral Reef. tually becoming a retail wine marketplace. Showcasing attrac­ theme park Discovery Cove of The Ray Pool allows visitors to consultant in Washington D.C. new and season French oak.. tive red fruits, cherries and cur­ Orlando, Fla., makes it possible day shower), your swimsuit, and wade in and see these creatures Before long, he became a top Sophisticated rendition. rants with ahint of spice, 2005 in dolphin lagoons. water sox/water shoes, which up close, even petting them as executive at World Shippers Very Good: Domaine Andre Brunei Cotes makes walking around the park Located practically across they zip by. They are friendly, and Importers. At 22 years 2007 New Harbor Marlborough, du Rhone ($13.50) is ablend of. more comfortable than going the street from its sister park, and all but harmless, although old, he founded Robert Kacher NZ$11 grenache, syrah and cinsault. It's Sea World, Discovery Cove barefoot. one did swim into my leg pretty Selections, and today, has devel­ food-friendly with a rich finish. 2006 Benziger Family North offers clientele unique hands- More information: Visit www. hard as I walked around the oped one of the finest portfolios If that style appeals to your on experiences with the ani- pool. of French boutique estate wines. Coast $13 taste buds, here's a real bargain: Discoverycove.com, or call the mals.The park features three Pulling on your snorkeiing 2006 Fiora Springs Soliloquy $25 2004 Domaine Sainte-Eugenie lagoons in the dolphin area, reservations department at gear, you can then enjoy the KNOW THE GROWERS 2006 Benziger Family Casey's from the Corbieres region ($11). each having their own selection (877) 557-7404. great Coral Reef area. This The best importers of small- Block Mendocino County It's generously fruited from nose of dolphins. A beach area rolls area simulates being in the production wines strive to know Sauvignon Blanc $29 to finish as ablend of carignan, into the water, creating a com­ ocean to snorkel. The pool is the growers and producers Wallet Friendly: grenache and syrah. fortable, natural feel. experience, different than any­ full offish, including rays. One intimately. To do this during the Jumping up in price a little, 2007 Sebeka South Africa $9 Before the dolphin experi­ thing else in central Florida. area within this pool allows first 20 years of Robert Kacher but worth every penny are two ence, groups go through a brief Anyone who visits the larger visitors to look in at a barra­ Selections, Kacher spent half 2007 Man Vintners South Africa other red Rhone varietal blends: orientation in a cabana, then parks knows that crowds can cuda. of each year in France, travel­ $10 From Domaine de Gournier, are taken out into the chilly he a huge big negative. Long Lunch is also included with ing from region to region with If a retailer does not stock a 2004 Hommage ($15.50), a water for their interaction peri­ lines limit the available activi­ the park admission, and looks a hands-on approach, working specific wine we recommend, blend of syrah cabernet and ods. After touching, petting, ties. like any cafeteria line in any side by side with growers and ask that it be ordered from the mourvedre is full, rich and gen­ and learning about dolphins For visitors to Discovery theme park, except with more producers to ensure the quality distributor, or if it's a domestic erous; and 2005 Domaine from a trainer, each person Cove, the number of people impressive food. and authenticity of wines in his Santa Due Cotes du Rhone wine, order it direct from the gets the highlight of the experi­ allowed in the park is limited Lobster salad, fried chicken collection. Les Vieilles Vignes ($15) with ence, being towed by a dolphin and entry is by reservation plates, vegetarian plates...there Today, Kacher is aided by winery. splendidly ripe, rich fruit and across the lagoon. • only, usually booked well in were eight to 10 choices avail­ the president of his company, a delicious finish as a blend of You don't have to know how advance. able, and the outdoor dining Antoine Songy, who respects grenache, syrah and mourvedre.. to swim to get this amazing Also, the park is all-inclu­ area had a live steel drum band his owner's passion and knows ugni blanc (known as trebbiano Go wine shopping. You won't memory, as life vests — and sive...just walk up to the snack performing throughout the the background of each wine in in Italy) and 40 percent colum- see French wines at these prices alternative interactions — are bar and ask for a pretzel, cook­ meal time. the Kacher portfolio. Recently, bard with an intense green apple much longer. - available. ies, even a beer (remember, Sea Although expensive, Songy introduced us to the fol­ and ripe pear skin fruit profile The devalued U.S. dollar Along with trainers who give World properties are owned by Discovery Island delivers bang lowing wines which we highly that is refreshingly crisp. Great against the Euro is making it a "dolphin talk," a photogra­ Anheuser Busch), and there's for the buck, and makes sure recommend that you seek out at with sushi. nearly impossible for producers pher and a videographer film nothing to pay. that your day will be memo­ your favorite wine shop because It's peak oyster season, so to sell to tile U.S. at moderate every moment of the dolphin That's not to say the visit is rable. they are available and afford­ make a perfect match with 2005 pricing since they can get top fun. Photos and DVDs of the free. The cost for a reservation For anyone who's a dolphin able. Benjamin de Vieux Chateau prices from consumers in China dolphin experience can be pur­ could give anyone some sticker lover, a day at Discovery Cove Gaubert (a 50/50 blend of sauvi­ and Russia. chased later in the day. shock. Once you arrive, how­ should not be missed. gnon blanc and semillon) from I opted to sacrifice my turn ever, you can leave your wallet It's almost certain the dol­ If you're looking for a light- the Graves region ($18). White Eleanor & Ray Heafd are contributing so that my wife could have two in your locker until it's souvenir phins will make you happier. bodied dry white, they don't get peach fruit and fresh fig notes editors for the internationaily respected turns, which would a) make me time. better than 2006 Domaine de are accompanied by a wet stone Quarterly Review of Wines and Troy resi­ a hero, and b) keep me dry and Arrival at the park begins Dr. Brad Davis is the medical direc­ Pouy, Cotes de Gascogne ($9.75) minerality and intriguing tex- dents who write about wine, spirits, and warm. at about 8 a.m. Workers check tor for the VCA of Garden City, 2085 in the foothills of the Pyrenees, tural components. restaurants for the Observer S Eccentric Even without experiencing you in by computers and set Inkster Rd., Garden City and a host on near the appellations oi'Madiran Seeking a new red wine Newspapers. Contact them by e-mail at the dolphins, visitors can have up your dolphin interaction the Animal Talk radio show. Visit the and Jurancon. It's 6'0 percent taste experience at a great [email protected]. an outstanding theme park time. Park workers then take Web site at www.Animaitalkradio.com. f

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Detroit Fashion Week began said, and they create 80 per­ Sambazon's Sustainable Acai the products listed above, it's Friday, March 28:6:30 p.m. VIP Reception; 8 p.m. Runway Show featur­ in 2005 at 4731 Gallery, and cent of their garments by drap­ Project. fruit-fortified. Find these and ing four designers; After Party. was staged at the St. Regis ing directly on dress forms. At $21 each, the glosses more at makeup.com, sephora. Saturday, March 29:2-6 p.m. Accessories Marketplace; 5-7 p.m. Jazz Hotel last year. This year, the Their clothing — mainly dress­ blend high shine with lush fruit com or area Sephora locations week's worth of action is tak­ with Jesse Palter; 6:30 p.m. VIP Reception; 8 p.m. Runway Show featur­ es, skirts, blouses and bustiers extracts that fight free radicals at Troy's Somerset Collection or ing place at Asian Village of —. feature ruffles and plenty of ing five designers; After Party. (acai), reduce redness (pome­ Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi. Detroit. feminine details. granate), soothe skin (maracu- Designers: Jill Robertson, Ferndale; Buelah Cooley, Detroit; Femilia. "So often at local runway "We try to strike a balance ja) and more. To get a perfect Stephanie Anqelyn Casola loves Ferndale; Brandi Wade, Ypsilanti; Angela McBride, Royal Oak; Tanya Seals, shows, designers will show between the strong woman of blend of pigment and shine, be her iip gloss, even if she forgets to Atlanta, Ga.; Michael Humphrey, Detroit; Rani-St. Pucchi, NYC; Jovani and their collections but there will today, but with the class and sure to squeeze the tube from reapply mid-day. She writes about Snerry Couture-Viper Apparel, Saginaw; Kristine Fergusson, Midland, be no buyers in the audience. poise of the 1930s woman," the top. For more color, squeeze beauty, fashion and pop culture for Where: All events at Asian Village, 521 Atwater, Detroit That's what a fashion show is Lambros said. 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